Drug accused shoots ASI in jaw with service weapon in Ferozepur

According to reports, ASI Balwant Singh and his team were conducting a routine patrol and checking. During checking, a man identified as Pavitar Singh alias Gurdit Singh, a resident of village Naju Shah Mishriwala.

An assistant sub-inspector (ASI), Balwant Singh of Ferozepur police, had a narrow escape on Monday after a drug-accused opened fire at the police team at a checkpoint. The ASI suffered a gunshot wound to his jaw.

Injured ASI Balwant Singh undergoing treatment in hospital.

According to reports, ASI Balwant Singh and his team were conducting a routine patrol and checking. During checking, a man identified as Pavitar Singh alias Gurdit Singh, a resident of village Naju Shah Mishriwala.

“During questioning, the accused got into a heated argument with the police team and suddenly snatched the ASI’s weapon and opened fire. The bullet hit ASI’s jaw. The officer narrowly escaped fatal injuries and was immediately rushed to a private hospital, where his condition is stated to be stable,” said Karan Sharma, DSP (rural), Ferozepur.

DSP Sharma added that the accused, who is currently out on bail, has a long criminal record with 10 registered cases, including seven under the NDPS Act, one for theft, one under the Arms Act, and another for possessing a mobile phone in jail.