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Crime
Man Shot Dead Near Amritsar Police Chowki, Two Activa Riders Arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 09:31 AM
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A 25‑year‑old man was killed by gunfire just 50 metres from a police outpost in Amritsar, with two young men on an Activa scooter identified as suspects.
Amritsar police reported that a 25‑year‑old man was shot dead just about 50 steps away from a police chowki in the city. The victim, identified as Sahil, had stepped out to buy vegetables and was found lying on the road after sustaining multiple gunshot injuries.
According to the investigation, two young men riding an Activa scooter approached the area and opened fire on the victim. Both suspects fled the scene on the scooter and were later apprehended by police after a brief chase.
The police have launched a murder investigation, collecting forensic evidence and statements from witnesses. No motive has been disclosed yet, but authorities have confirmed that the case is being treated as a homicide and will be pursued rigorously.
Local residents expressed shock at the incident, noting the proximity of the crime to a police outpost. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
According to the investigation, two young men riding an Activa scooter approached the area and opened fire on the victim. Both suspects fled the scene on the scooter and were later apprehended by police after a brief chase.
The police have launched a murder investigation, collecting forensic evidence and statements from witnesses. No motive has been disclosed yet, but authorities have confirmed that the case is being treated as a homicide and will be pursued rigorously.
Local residents expressed shock at the incident, noting the proximity of the crime to a police outpost. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.