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Crime
Punjab Police Officer Fatally Shot While Returning Home After Duty
✍️ NDTV
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 11:27 AM
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A Punjab police officer was shot dead while on his way home after finishing duty. Police are investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage and deploying teams to locate the attackers.
A police officer from Punjab was shot dead while returning home after completing his duty. The incident occurred in the early hours, and the officer was traveling alone on his way back to his residence.
Police have launched a full investigation into the shooting. They are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas and have dispatched multiple teams to trace and apprehend the assailants. The investigation will consider all aspects of the case, including motive and potential witnesses.
This incident marks the second shooting of a police officer in Punjab within the past two weeks, raising concerns about officer safety and the security situation in the state.
Authorities have urged the public to come forward with any information that could help identify the perpetrators. The police are working closely with local law enforcement agencies to ensure a swift resolution.
Police have launched a full investigation into the shooting. They are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas and have dispatched multiple teams to trace and apprehend the assailants. The investigation will consider all aspects of the case, including motive and potential witnesses.
This incident marks the second shooting of a police officer in Punjab within the past two weeks, raising concerns about officer safety and the security situation in the state.
Authorities have urged the public to come forward with any information that could help identify the perpetrators. The police are working closely with local law enforcement agencies to ensure a swift resolution.