Amritsar firing near paramilitary deployment raises security concerns

A late-night firing incident on Tarn Taran Road in Amritsar, allegedly linked to a land dispute, triggered panic after unidentified assailants fired multiple rounds and demolished a newly laid concrete slab using a JCB, police said.

The incident reportedly occurred barely 10 metres from a paramilitary force deployment, raising concerns about security in the area.

According to preliminary information, the attackers arrived at the site around midnight and allegedly resorted to repeated aerial firing. They subsequently brought a JCB machine to the location and demolished the newly constructed concrete slab.

The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed nearby.

No casualties were reported in the firing.

The Police officials reached the spot following information about the incident and recovered approximately 20 to 25 empty cartridges from the scene.

The Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) confirmed the recovery of empty cartridges and said investigators were examining CCTV footage to identify those involved.

The Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation. Officials said strict action would be taken against those found responsible.

The incident, which occurred in close proximity to the paramilitary deployment, has raised questions about security arrangements in the area.