Gurdaspur, Punjab: In a dramatic development in the murder case of two Punjab Police personnel, the accused was killed in an encounter with police during a naka (roadblock) operation in the Adiyan area of Gurdaspur district on 25 February 2026, police said. The encounter followed exchange of gunfire between the suspect and law enforcement officials who were attempting to apprehend him in connection with the killing of the officers earlier this week.

The incident has intensified the focus on law and order in the border district just a few kilometres from the India-Pakistan frontier, where two police officials Assistant Sub-Inspector Gurnam Singh and Homeguard Ashok Kumar were ambushed and shot dead inside a police post on 22 February.

Background: Murder of Two Police Officers

Three days prior to the encounter, Punjab Police personnel were found shot dead with multiple bullet wounds at a police outpost in Adhian village near the Dorangla checkpost in Gurdaspur a sensitive area along the international border. Investigations revealed that the officers were believed to have been killed while sleeping, in what police described as a targeted attack rather than a spontaneous shootout.

The chilling incident triggered widespread shock and outrage across Punjab. Political leaders and the public called for swift action and justice, with demands for in-depth investigations into whether the murders had links to cross-border terrorism, gang activity, or local disputes.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced ₹1 crore compensation and insurance cover for each victim’s family, honouring the fallen officers for their service, even as police appealed for public support to track down those responsible.

Encounter During Police Operation

Following days of intense investigative efforts, police set up a roadblock (naka) operation in the Adiyan area based on intelligence about the accused’s possible movements. During the operation, law enforcement personnel engaged in a gunfight with the suspect, who opened fire at the officers. In return, police fired back in self-defense, ultimately killing the accused.

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased suspect, but the encounter is believed to have occurred after the suspect attempted to evade arrest, resulting in the exchange of rapid gunfire.

Security in Gurdaspur and surrounding districts has been heightened following both the police murders and the encounter. Additional checkpoints and patrols have been established to prevent further escalation and to ensure public safety in the border belt.

Ongoing Investigation and Multiple Angles

Despite the encounter, the broader investigation into the murder of the two policemen remains active. Police officials continue to examine multiple possible motives including gang rivalry, organized crime links, and possible cross-border involvement and are analyzing CCTV footage that showed suspects fleeing the area on motorcycles around the time of the original attack.

Senior police officers have been tight-lipped about the progress of these inquiries, with no definitive suspects identified yet beyond the one killed in the encounter. Intelligence units and forensic teams are examining physical evidence, digital data, and social media claims, while coordination with central agencies is said to be under consideration for a comprehensive probe.

Political and Security Reactions

The brazen killing of police officers in a sensitive border district has sparked political debate in Punjab. Opposition parties, including the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), have demanded accountability and even called for the Chief Minister’s resignation, alleging a collapse of law and order following a series of violent incidents in the state.

Meanwhile, public concern remains high as residents of the border belt seek reassurance over security measures, especially in the wake of this rare and deeply troubling attack on law enforcement personnel.

What Happens Next

Police authorities have assured that the investigation into the murders and the subsequent encounter will be pursued diligently. If evidence emerges, additional arrests may follow, and the complex circumstances of the original killing will continue to be scrutinized by investigators.

The killing of the accused in

 the encounter underscores the volatile environment in parts of Punjab and highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in balancing swift action with thorough due process.

 In a major development, police killed a suspect linked to the grisly murder of two Punjab Police officers in a Gurdaspur encounter marked by exchange of gunfire. The case involving ambush of law enforcement near the India-Pakistan border continues to be probed from multiple angles, with heightened security and political reactions across the state.