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Crime
Amritsar Police Foil Plot to Free Gangster, Arrest One in Shootout
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 10:37 PM
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Amritsar police thwarted a plan to release jailed gangster Angrez Singh, arresting one suspect in a shootout while four accomplices fled the scene.
Amritsar police have successfully disrupted a conspiracy aimed at freeing gangster Angrez Singh, who is currently incarcerated. The operation was triggered when law enforcement intercepted a group planning to carry out a violent act during a court appearance to facilitate the release.
During the operation, a tense shootout ensued between the police and the suspects. In the exchange of fire, one accused was apprehended by the authorities. The incident highlights the ongoing efforts by the Punjab police to prevent high-profile criminal activities and maintain law and order in the region.
Despite the arrest, four other accomplices involved in the plot managed to escape the scene. Police have launched a manhunt to track down the remaining fugitives. Investigators are examining the details of the plan to understand the extent of the network involved in attempting to disrupt the judicial process.
During the operation, a tense shootout ensued between the police and the suspects. In the exchange of fire, one accused was apprehended by the authorities. The incident highlights the ongoing efforts by the Punjab police to prevent high-profile criminal activities and maintain law and order in the region.
Despite the arrest, four other accomplices involved in the plot managed to escape the scene. Police have launched a manhunt to track down the remaining fugitives. Investigators are examining the details of the plan to understand the extent of the network involved in attempting to disrupt the judicial process.