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Crime
GRPF Soldier Shot in Amritsar, Police Launch Investigation
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 09:31 AM
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A member of the GRPF was shot in Amritsar, prompting a police inquiry into the circumstances of the attack.
Amritsar police reported that a GRPF personnel was shot at a location within the city. The incident was discovered shortly after the victim was found injured and emergency services were called to the scene.
Law enforcement officials have cordoned off the area and are collecting forensic evidence. Witnesses are being questioned to establish a timeline and identify any possible motive.
The police have not disclosed the identity of the shooter or the exact location of the attack, citing ongoing investigative procedures. Senior officials have assured the public that the case will be pursued rigorously and that security measures will be heightened in the region.
No further injuries were reported, and the injured soldier was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of security personnel in the city.
Law enforcement officials have cordoned off the area and are collecting forensic evidence. Witnesses are being questioned to establish a timeline and identify any possible motive.
The police have not disclosed the identity of the shooter or the exact location of the attack, citing ongoing investigative procedures. Senior officials have assured the public that the case will be pursued rigorously and that security measures will be heightened in the region.
No further injuries were reported, and the injured soldier was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of security personnel in the city.