Punjab Newsline | Amritsar
A dispute over a gold transaction on Diwali night turned violent in Amritsar, leaving one man dead and a police ASI injured in a firing incident.
The deceased has been identified as Pratap Singh, who died on the spot after being hit by bullets. ASI Harnek Singh of the B Division police station also sustained two bullet injuries to his leg during the incident.
According to preliminary information, a dispute over a gold transaction had been going on between two groups. On Diwali night, members of both sides came face-to-face over the issue. What initially began as a heated argument soon escalated, with some youths allegedly opening indiscriminate fire.
The sudden gunfire triggered panic in the area. Pratap Singh was fatally shot, while ASI Harnek Singh, who was present at the spot, was hit by two bullets in his leg. He was immediately rushed to a hospital, where he is undergoing treatment.
ACP Ravinder Singh said police are investigating the dispute and the role of the youths involved in the firing. The investigation has been handed over to the B Division police station. Police are examining all aspects of the incident.
