Gunshot, Broken Gate, Saved Life: Watch how SHO Gurpreet Singh rescued former IG Chahal
Babushhai Bureau
Chandigarh, December 30, 2025: In an act of exceptional courage and presence of mind, SHO Gurpreet Singh earned widespread praise for saving the life of former Punjab Police Inspector General Amar Singh Chahal, showcasing heroism that went far beyond the call of duty.
After sensing an emergency situation at the residence, SHO Gurpreet Singh acted instantly. Without waiting for assistance, he broke open the locked gate with a brick and rushed inside. Finding the former IG in a critical condition, the SHO immediately arranged his evacuation and personally rushed him to Park Hospital, Patiala, in his own vehicle.
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Doctors at Park Hospital confirmed that Amar Singh Chahal is now out of danger and recovering well, stating that the timely medical intervention proved crucial in stabilising his condition.The heroic act was captured on CCTV cameras, visuals of which have surfaced and are being widely shared, drawing admiration from across the state.
Many have lauded SHO Gurpreet Singh’s swift response, courage and sense of responsibility, calling it a powerful reminder of the human face of policing.