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Crime
One dead, one injured in Amritsar shooting over Dera Bypass land dispute
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 07:38 PM
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A Dera Bypass servant was killed and another injured in a shooting incident in Amritsar on Saturday afternoon, triggered by a land dispute in village Gaziwala.
A violent incident erupted in village Gaziwala, Amritsar, on Saturday afternoon following a dispute over land associated with Dera Bypass. The situation turned deadly when gunfire was exchanged, resulting in significant casualties among the group's members.
According to reports, one servant of Dera Bypass was shot and died on the spot. Another individual from the same group sustained injuries in the same firing incident. The immediate cause of the violence is cited as a long-standing conflict regarding the ownership or usage of specific land parcels.
Local authorities have taken note of the incident, and the area has been secured to prevent further escalation. The victims have been identified as servants associated with the religious organization, highlighting the sensitive nature of the dispute.
The police are currently investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting and are working to identify those responsible for the use of firearms in the dispute.
According to reports, one servant of Dera Bypass was shot and died on the spot. Another individual from the same group sustained injuries in the same firing incident. The immediate cause of the violence is cited as a long-standing conflict regarding the ownership or usage of specific land parcels.
Local authorities have taken note of the incident, and the area has been secured to prevent further escalation. The victims have been identified as servants associated with the religious organization, highlighting the sensitive nature of the dispute.
The police are currently investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting and are working to identify those responsible for the use of firearms in the dispute.