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Crime
Three Masked Gunmen Open Fire at Manawala Toll Plaza in Amritsar Around 3:30 am
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 10:15 AM
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Around 3:30 am on Wednesday, three masked assailants on a motorcycle fired shots at the Manawala Toll Plaza in Amritsar, Punjab.
A gun‑fire incident was reported at the Manawala Toll Plaza in Amritsar shortly after 3:30 am on Wednesday. According to local reports, three individuals wearing masks arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire on the toll area. The exact motive behind the attack has not been disclosed.
Police units arrived at the scene within minutes and secured the perimeter. Initial investigations indicate that the assailants fled the site on the same motorcycle. No immediate reports of injuries or fatalities have been confirmed, and authorities are conducting a detailed forensic examination.
The incident has prompted the Punjab police to urge commuters to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Senior officials said a special team has been formed to trace the perpetrators and that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Police units arrived at the scene within minutes and secured the perimeter. Initial investigations indicate that the assailants fled the site on the same motorcycle. No immediate reports of injuries or fatalities have been confirmed, and authorities are conducting a detailed forensic examination.
The incident has prompted the Punjab police to urge commuters to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Senior officials said a special team has been formed to trace the perpetrators and that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.