Man Killed, Police Officer Injured In Amritsar Gold Dispute Firing

A violent clash erupted on Diwali night in <b>Amritsar</b>, Punjab, leaving one man dead and a police officer injured. The incident occurred near Ranjhe Di Haveli on Sultanwind Road after a dispute over a gold transaction turned deadly. Assistant Sub-Inspector <b>Harnek Singh</b> was present at the scene when the shooting began. According to ACP Ravinder Sandhu, the argument involved two brothers and their friends over <b>1,400 grams</b> of gold. When police arrived to mediate, the accused allegedly opened fire. Singh sustained two gunshot wounds to his thigh and was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, where he is currently undergoing treatment. Pratap Singh died on the spot during the incident Police from the B-Division station have initiated an investigation to identify those involved.