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Crime
Punjab Police Officer Injured in Encounter; Key Attacker Linked to Pakistan's ISI
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 09:17 AM
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During an encounter in Punjab, a key attacker who shot a police officer was found to have links with Pakistan's ISI, authorities say.
In a recent encounter in Punjab, a police officer sustained injuries after being shot by a key attacker. The officer was rescued by fellow officers and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Investigations revealed that the attacker had connections with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), according to police statements. Evidence recovered at the scene, including communication records, pointed to a broader network.
Authorities say the incident is part of a larger plot targeting law‑enforcement personnel. The police have intensified surveillance in the region to prevent further attacks.
The case is under the jurisdiction of the Punjab Police's anti‑terrorism squad, which is working closely with intelligence agencies to trace the attacker's associates.
Investigations revealed that the attacker had connections with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), according to police statements. Evidence recovered at the scene, including communication records, pointed to a broader network.
Authorities say the incident is part of a larger plot targeting law‑enforcement personnel. The police have intensified surveillance in the region to prevent further attacks.
The case is under the jurisdiction of the Punjab Police's anti‑terrorism squad, which is working closely with intelligence agencies to trace the attacker's associates.