Police Officer Killed in Amritsar Amid Rising Gunfire in Punjab

A police officer was shot dead in Amritsar, Punjab, marking the second violent incident in the state within a week. The attack took place on a busy street in the city, where the officer was responding to a routine call. Police have launched an investigation and are reviewing security protocols after the shooting. Authorities have increased patrols in key areas to prevent further incidents. The incident adds to a series of escalating tensions in Punjab as law‑enforcement agencies grapple with rising violence.