Dramatic Shootout: Main Suspect in RSS Activist's Murder Dies in Police Crossfire

The quiet Sunday night on the Phagwara-Hoshiarpur road was shattered by the crackle of gunfire, culminating in a dramatic and deadly encounter. In a turn of events that underscores the perilous nature of policing, Amrik Singh, also known as Shera, the alleged mastermind and main shooter behind the brutal murder of RSS activist Ramesh Kumar, was killed during a fierce shootout. It was a chaotic scene, one can only imagine, as law enforcement officers found themselves ambushed while transporting a high-profile suspect.

The incident unfolded near Dhadda Kalan village. Police teams from Phagwara, alongside the astute officers of the Counter Intelligence Wing, Jalandhar, had just taken Shera into custody earlier that very day. They were in the process of moving him, likely for further interrogation or to recover crucial evidence, when their vehicle was suddenly intercepted. A car, reportedly carrying two to three of Shera's armed associates, blocked their path. What followed was a terrifying barrage of gunfire aimed squarely at the police, a desperate bid to free their comrade.

In that instant, quick thinking and professional training kicked in. The police team, under fire, swiftly retaliated. It was a crossfire, intense and undoubtedly frightening for everyone involved. When the smoke cleared, it was discovered that Amrik Singh alias Shera had succumbed to his injuries, caught in the very exchange of bullets that his associates had initiated. One police officer, Assistant Sub-Inspector Jagdish Kumar, sustained a minor bullet injury – a lucky graze to his arm, which thankfully wasn't life-threatening. His colleagues, though, were left to deal with the immediate aftermath and the chilling realization of how close they came to a more tragic outcome.

Regrettably, in the pandemonium, Shera’s accomplices managed to slip away, disappearing into the night in their vehicle. Their escape, while a setback, hasn't deterred the ongoing investigation. Authorities have already registered a First Information Report (FIR) against these fleeing individuals, citing serious charges including attempt to murder, assault on public servants, obstruction of duty, unlawful assembly, and various sections of the Arms Act. The hunt for them continues with renewed urgency, as bringing them to justice remains a top priority.

This dramatic shootout is directly linked to the cold-blooded murder of Ramesh Kumar, a dedicated RSS activist, who was shot dead on January 29. Kumar was simply going about his day, minding his own shop in Phagwara, when two assailants on a motorcycle brazenly ended his life. The initial suspicions had pointed towards a potential terrorist angle, given the victim's affiliations. However, as the investigation progressed, a different, more personal motive began to emerge, suggesting a possible land dispute or financial disagreements were at the heart of this heinous crime.

Police had already made significant strides in the case prior to Sunday's shootout. Two other individuals, Sunny and Gurpreet Singh (known as Gopi), had been apprehended. It was during their questioning that Sunny reportedly identified Amrik Singh alias Shera as the one who actually pulled the trigger on Kumar. This pivotal information led to Shera's arrest and subsequently, to the fatal encounter on the Phagwara-Hoshiarpur road. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jaskaran Singh himself confirmed these details, assuring the public that justice for Ramesh Kumar is relentlessly being pursued, even as the complexities of the case continue to unfold.