Punjab Assistant Sub-Inspector Killed on Duty, Chief Minister Offers Condolences
Punjabs Chief Minister expresses condolences after ASI Harjeet Singh is killed while on duty, pledging support for his family.
Amritsar, September 18 (Daily Kiran) : In a tragic incident, Assistant Sub-Inspector Harjeet Singh was shot and killed while on duty in Amritsar, Punjab. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed his condolences, stating that the Punjab government stands firmly with the martyr’s family during this difficult time.
On the social media platform X, Mann paid tribute to Singh’s bravery, saying, “We salute the courage of Assistant Sub-Inspector Harjeet Singh, who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Amritsar. His immense courage and dedication to duty will always be remembered. The Punjab government stands rock solid with the martyr’s family in this sorrowful hour.”
Furthermore, the Chief Minister announced that the family would receive a compensation of ₹1 crore from the state government, along with an additional ₹1 crore from HDFC Bank as insurance payment. “We are fully committed to providing every possible assistance to our martyrs and their families. Their supreme sacrifice will inspire us all to fulfill our duties with bravery and integrity,” he added.
Punjab’s Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, also took to X to express his support. He stated, “Our brave officer ASI Harjeet Singh made the ultimate sacrifice while on duty. The Punjab Police stands firmly with the grieving family during this time of loss.” Yadav confirmed the compensation details and assured that Singh would be honored with full police honors at his farewell.
The incident occurred late at night in the Gate Hakima area, where unidentified assailants shot Singh. Despite being rushed to a hospital in Amritsar, he succumbed to his injuries. Senior police officials and a local police team arrived at the scene shortly after the incident to initiate an investigation.
