SAA event in Punjab, Kandowal, Amritsar District area, India on Fri 11th September 2026

Four days after escaping from custody, an accused, identified as Karanbir Singh alias Nandi, wanted in the September 11 shooting of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Jaswant Singh, was killed in an encounter with Police at Kandowal village in the Jhander area of Amritsar District on September 26, reports The Tribune. Head Constable Amritpal Singh of the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) staff sustained a leg injury in the exchange of fire and Police recovered a Glock 9-mm pistol, a .30-bore pistol and the motorcycle allegedly used by Karanbir from the spot. Inspector General (Border Range) Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said Jaswant Singh was shot at Bhala Pind village on September 11. Following the investigation, police arrested Karanbir and his alleged accomplice, Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi of Jhanjoti village, from Nihal Singh Wala in Moga district on September 19. Police also arrested three persons accused of sheltering the suspects while they were hiding in Ludhiana and Moga. On September 22, Karanbir allegedly escaped from police custody while being taken for a weapon recovery operation based on his disclosure.