Amritsar, Sept. 18 -- A police officer on patrol duty was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Hakima police station area of Amritsar.

The deceased has been identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Harjit Singh.

Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav expressed grief and offered heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and friends of the deceased official.

In an X post, the Punjab DGP said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore for his family, while a Rs 1 crore insurance payout will be provided by a private sector bank.

"Our brave police officer, ASI Harjit Singh of district #Amritsar, has laid down his life in the line of duty. @PunjabPoliceInd stands firmly with the bereaved...