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A loan manager at a YES Bank branch in Amritsar was injured after he was shot inside the bank premises after a dispute over money transactions. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gagandeep Singh said Jaspal Singh, who was posted as a relationship manager in the bank, had a dispute with some people over money transactions. Two to three men arrived at the branch and shot him.
There was an argument between the two sides, which soon turned into a fight. During the fight, one of the men opened fire, and Gaurav, the manager of the loan department, was injured.
The incident took place at YES Bank branch on Mall Road, Amritsar, Punjab on Tuesday afternoon, October 13, 2026.
The accused fled the scene immediately while Gaurav was taken to a hospital for treatment. Police are trying to identify the suspects involved in the incident. Footage from CCTV cameras at the scene and surrounding areas is being searched. Police said legal action would be taken against the accused after investigating the case.
Jaspal Singh, who works as a relationship manager at the branch, had an ongoing dispute over money transactions with outside individuals.
On Tuesday afternoon, a group of three to five youths arrived at the bank to confront Jaspal Singh. What began as a heated argument quickly turned into a physical scuffle inside the bank premises.
During the physical altercation, one of the outside individuals pulled out a pistol and opened fire. Gaurav, the manager of the loan department who was nearby, was hit in the leg. Some initial reports from India Today indicate that a few other bystanders may have also sustained minor injuries during the chaos.
Gaurav was rushed to a nearby hospital. While his condition was initially described as serious due to the gunshot wound to his leg, he is receiving ongoing medical treatment.
Senior police officials, including Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gagandeep Singh and ADCP Sirivennela, arrived at the bank with forensic teams.
Police have temporarily closed the branch, and are reviewing CCTV footage from the bank and surrounding areas to identify and apprehend the suspects.
