Who was killed in the Amritsar police encounter?

Raja Singh, a suspect in the murder of Manjit Singh, was killed in the encounter.

Why was Raja Singh targeted by police in Amritsar?

Raja Singh was targeted because he was a main suspect in a recent murder case and was believed to be planning another crime.

Did anyone get injured during the Amritsar police encounter?

Yes, ASI Shankar Singh was injured in the arm by the suspect's gunfire but is out of danger.

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Murder Suspect Slain in Amritsar Police Encounter

24 Nov

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Summary

Suspect in grocery owner murder killed in police encounter.
Suspect opened fire on police, injuring an ASI.
Encounter occurred after police received a tip-off.

Murder Suspect Slain in Amritsar Police Encounter

In a swift operation on Monday, Amritsar police fatally shot Raja Singh, a key suspect in the November 16 murder of Manjit Singh, a grocery store owner. The incident unfolded in Amritsar Rural following a tip that Singh was active in the area and allegedly planning another crime.

When confronted by police checkpoints, Raja Singh attempted to evade capture on his motorcycle. During the pursuit, he is reported to have fired upon a police team, injuring ASI Shankar Singh. The police returned fire, leading to Singh sustaining injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The injured ASI's condition is stable and out of danger. A separate case has been registered concerning the firing incident and the attack on the police personnel. Raja Singh was a resident of Cheema Kalan in Tarn Taran district and was wanted for the aforementioned murder.

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