Amritsar: An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Punjab Police was shot in the head by an unidentified person in Amritsar. Despite suffering a serious bullet injury, the ASI did not lose courage and rode his motorcycle himself to Ajnala police station.

Police personnel subsequently took him to a hospital in Amritsar, where he is undergoing treatment. The identity of the person who opened fire on the ASI has not yet been ascertained.

ASI Was Heading Towards Ajnala After Duty

According to information, ASI Jaswant Singh was returning towards Ajnala on his motorcycle after completing his duty at the Amritsar Police Lines. When he reached near Bhalla Pind village, an unidentified person opened fire at him.

The bullet hit him in the head, leaving him seriously injured. Despite the injury, he continued riding his motorcycle and reached Ajnala police station, where he informed police personnel about the firing.

ASI’s Condition Out of Danger

After he reached the police station, police personnel immediately rushed ASI Jaswant Singh to a hospital. According to police, his condition is currently said to be out of danger. However, he suffered a serious head injury and is undergoing treatment under doctors’ supervision.

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Inspector Gurpreet Singh said the incident took place under the jurisdiction of Rajasansi police station. The reason behind the firing has not yet been established.

Police are investigating the case and examining CCTV footage from the surrounding area to identify the person who opened fire. Other aspects related to the incident are also being investigated.