Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Punjab Gangster Linked to Pakistan's ISI Killed in Encounter
A man named Harjinder Singh, who was suspected of having links to Pakistan's ISI and planning a targeted killing, was killed in an encounter with Amritsar police.
He was shot dead after he and his accomplice opened fire at a police checkpoint.
Police recovered two pistols and a motorcycle from the scene.
Singh's accomplice managed to escape.
Harjinder Singh, a resident of Tarn Taran, was killed in an encounter with Amritsar police
Singh was allegedly linked to Pakistan-based handlers of the ISI
He was planning a targeted killing before the encounter
Police recovered two pistols and a motorcycle from the scene
Singh's accomplice, Sunny, managed to escape
- Who
- Harjinder Singh, a resident of Tarn Taran, and his accomplice Sunny
- What
- Was killed in an encounter with Amritsar police
- When
- Wednesday night, November 23
- Where
- At a police checkpoint under the jurisdiction of Chheharta station in Amritsar
- Why
- Singh was allegedly planning a targeted killing and had links to Pakistan-based ISI handlers
Police's Stance
Suspect's Perspective (inferred)
Singh's Intentions
Police's Stance
Police claim Singh was planning a targeted killing and had links to Pakistan-based ISI handlers
Suspect's Perspective (inferred)
Singh's intentions and links remain unconfirmed until further investigation
- Age of Harjinder Singh
- Not specified
- Weapon used by Singh
- Glock pistol and a .30-bore pistol
- Vehicle used
- Motorcycle
- Police team leader
- Ravinderpal Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Detective)
- Date of Singh's release from jail
- November 7