TARN TARAN: An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) serving with the Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence wing was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in Naushehra Pannuan village on Sunday evening. The victim, identified as Iqbal Singh, was posted with the Counter Intelligence unit in Ferozepur and was a resident of Naushehra Pannuan.
The incident occurred while Singh was riding his motorcycle back home after completing his duty. As he reached the stretch near the Patwar Khana on the Naushehra Pannuan–Lahuka Road, the armed attackers intercepted him and opened fire. Singh sustained multiple bullet wounds, collapsed on the road, and succumbed to his injuries at the scene before medical help could arrive. The assailants fled immediately following the attack.
Upon receiving information about the shooting, senior district police officers along with heavy reinforcements rushed to the spot, cordoned off the entire perimeter, and initiated forensic sample collection.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Patti, Ravi Sher Singh, visited the crime scene to supervise the initial probe. Police teams are actively reviewing CCTV footage along the attack route, adjoining streets, and major entry-exit points to trace the suspects’ movements and establish their identities.
The motive behind the targeted killing remains undetermined. Investigators are exploring all possible angles, including personal enmity and motives connected to his official duties. Specialized search teams have been deployed to track down and apprehend the shooters as the investigation continues.
