ASI Harjit Singh shot dead during patrol in Amritsar

Punjab Police ASI Harjit Singh was shot dead by unidentified assailants while patrolling on a motorcycle near Amritsar's Bhagtawala Grain Market late Thursday night. He succumbed to his injuries during treatment. CM Bhagwant Mann announced Rs 1 crore ex-gratia, while Rs 1 crore insurance assistance was also announced. No group has claimed responsibility for the killing so far, police said.