BJP MP condemns attack on Punjab police personnel in Amritsar

An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Punjab Police came under gunfire from three unidentified men on motorcycles while returning home from duty in Amritsar on a recent evening. The incident has raised serious concerns regarding the law and order situation in the state, prompting swift condemnation from local political leaders.

The targeted officer, ASI Sukhchain Singh, is assigned to the Government Railway Police (GRP) in Amritsar. He was traveling towards his home in Jagdev Khurd village, near Ajnala police station, when he was attacked. As he approached a canal bridge near his village, the assailants shot at him from close range, striking his left shoulder.

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Dharmendra Kalyan, after the attack, Singh was quickly transported to a local hospital for treatment. Initial reports indicate that the bullet passed through his shoulder, and he is currently receiving medical attention. In the wake of this violent event, police have launched an investigation to locate and apprehend the assailants, although the motive for the shooting remains unclear.

Following the incident, an FIR was lodged, and the search for the suspects is ongoing. The attack has not only injured a police officer but also intensified scrutiny on the state’s ability to ensure safety for both its law enforcement personnel and citizens.

BJP MP Ravneet Singh Bittu publicly condemned the attack and raised alarming questions about the state of safety under the Bhagwant Mann government. He took to social media, expressing his dismay over what he described as a deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab. Bittu stated, "How many more police personnel will be attacked? What is the Bhagwant Mann government doing? Not a day goes by without gunshots, killings or extortion in Punjab. 'Rangla Punjab'? Today, Punjab is living under the fear of gangsters."

Echoing his concerns, Bittu highlighted that three Assistant Sub-Inspectors had already been killed in recent months, and now law enforcement officials were being directly targeted. He posed a critical challenge: "If the police themselves are unsafe, how can ordinary citizens feel secure?" He further lambasted the state government for its inaction, calling for immediate accountability and effective action to protect both police and civilians.

This incident, among others, has led to growing unrest within the community regarding safety measures and responses from the Punjab government. Bittu’s comments encapsulate a broader sentiment of uncertainty and fear, which he insists needs addressing, stating, "Punjab wants answers and decisive action."

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Original IANS report

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