Jailbreak Drama: Inmate Shot Dead After Escape Attempt

A jail inmate in Hoshiarpur was shot dead by police after attacking an asthmatic constable with a sharp weapon and trying to escape from custody. The incident prompted an investigation into how the inmate acquired the weapon. The injured officer is stable, and an inquiry is ongoing.

An inmate from Hoshiarpur's Central Jail was fatally shot while attempting to escape police custody after a hospital check-up. The dramatic turn of events unfolded Saturday when Nasib Singh, the inmate, attacked Senior Constable Jasdeep Singh, who suffers from asthma, with a sharp-edged weapon in a bid to flee.

While being escorted back to jail, Nasib Singh tried to flee despite being handcuffed. The senior constable managed to restrain him, but Singh inflicted injuries on the constable using a concealed weapon, prompting a tense scuffle near the Civil Hospital.

During the struggle, the constable fired a warning shot. However, as Singh continued his escape attempt, multiple rounds were fired, proving fatal. The incident has launched an investigation into how the inmate managed to acquire the weapon, with police exploring potential outside assistance.