State vs Unknown Accused — Shooting of Constable Amit Shukla

31 Oct 2026News

Constable shot in Varanasi police encounter

Reports confirm that the incident involving the constable from Lanka police station, who was shot while on duty, occurred during a police encounter in Varanasi.

Amar Ujala

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A police officer was shot while working during a confrontation.
Who:: Constable Amit Shukla is the officer shot. The unknown accused is the person suspected of the shooting. Lanka police station is the agency handling the incident.
When:: Reported on 31 Oct 2026.
Where:: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Lanka police station.
Why:: The shooting occurred during a police encounter.
What it means:: This marks the beginning of an investigation into the shooting of the constable.

30 Oct 2026News

Policeman shot in Varanasi, Police Commissioner reaches hospital to take stock of the situation.

Amar Ujala

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A police constable was shot.
Who:: Constable Amit Shukla is the victim. The Police Commissioner is the senior officer monitoring the situation. The shooter is an unknown accused.
When:: Reported on 30 Oct 2026.
Where:: Lanka police station, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
What it means:: The police have begun an investigation into the shooting of the constable.

30 Oct 2026News

Constable who went to catch a smuggler shot in Varanasi: Hit in one hand and twice in the stomach; the policeman had received training from ATS.

Constable Amit Shukla shot in Nariya Varanasi, undergoing treatment at BHU Trauma Center. Latest Updates. A serious incident occurred late Friday evening in the Lanka police station area of Varanasi Commissionerate. Constable Amit Shukla of Lanka police station, who went to an incident site at Nariya T-point, was shot.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: A police officer was shot multiple times while responding to an incident.
Who:: Constable Amit Shukla is the victim and the Lanka police station is the law enforcement agency involved.
When:: Late Friday evening.
Where:: Nariya, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, at the Lanka police station.
Why:: The constable was shot while attempting to catch a smuggler.
What it means:: The constable is receiving medical treatment at the BHU Trauma Center as police continue to investigate.

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State vs Unknown Accused — Shooting of Constable Amit Shukla

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Constable shot in Varanasi police encounter

Policeman shot in Varanasi, Police Commissioner reaches hospital to take stock of the situation.

Constable who went to catch a smuggler shot in Varanasi: Hit in one hand and twice in the stomach; the policeman had received training from ATS.

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