Police arrest fugitive in Amritsar after encounter over gangster‑freeing plot

Punjab police said a suspect who was allegedly planning to facilitate the release of a known gangster was intercepted in Amritsar. Intelligence inputs led officers to the suspect's location, where an armed confrontation ensued. The encounter resulted in the arrest of the fugitive without any reported casualties.

Authorities confirmed that the arrested individual was a key figure in the plot to free the gangster, though details of the intended method remain under investigation. The police have seized weapons and communication devices believed to be linked to the scheme.

The investigation is ongoing, with officials stating that further arrests may follow as they probe the network behind the attempted jailbreak. No official statement has been released regarding the identity of the gangster whose release was being plotted.