Assistant Sub-Inspector Fatally Attacked in Amritsar Village Dispute
In a tragic incident, an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) was allegedly beaten to death over a personal dispute at his native village, Jagdev Kalan, near Amritsar on Saturday night. The victim has been identified as ASI Jagjit Singh of the 4th India Reserve Battalion (IRB), who was posted in Gurdaspur district.
Escalation of Verbal Confrontation into Fatal Violence
According to police reports, Jagjit Singh had just returned home from duty when a group of people, reportedly relatives of his son's girlfriend, arrived at his house and raised objections over a personal matter. What began as a verbal exchange quickly escalated into a heated confrontation.
Sources indicate that the ASI and his relatives initially tried to defuse the situation, but a scuffle broke out. Jagjit was struck repeatedly on the head with iron rods and collapsed. Family members rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he died on the way.
Police Response and Arrests Made
Amritsar-rural SSP Suhail Qasim Mir stated that the dispute began with objections raised by the relatives of the girl known to the ASI's son, which escalated into violence. Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the case, and raids are being conducted to apprehend the remaining individuals involved.
The ASI's wife, Harjit Kaur, alleged that the group attacked him over a domestic dispute. She claimed that other members of the family were also assaulted during the incident. The family is demanding strict action against the accused and has urged police to arrest all those involved at the earliest and ensure exemplary punishment.
This incident highlights the severe consequences of personal disputes turning violent, with law enforcement actively pursuing justice in the matter.
