Mansa shocker: Punjab Police constable shoots wife, two sons, later dies by suicide; younger son also killed
The police officer, Gurwinder Singh, was posted as a gunman with the Mansa Deputy Commissioner and had been on leave for the past two days.
PTC News Desk: A police officer in Mansa allegedly shot his wife and two sons with his service rifle on Tuesday morning before shooting himself dead. The incident left the police officer and his younger son dead, while his wife and elder son were seriously injured. Both injured family members have been referred to AIIMS Bathinda for further treatment.
The police officer, Gurwinder Singh, was posted as a gunman with the Mansa Deputy Commissioner and had been on leave for the past two days. The deceased have been identified as Gurwinder Singh and his younger son, Jot Singh. His wife, Harpreet Kaur, and elder son, Dilshan Singh, remain in critical condition.
Police suspect a domestic dispute may have led to the incident, but the exact reason will be known only after the investigation is completed.
The incident took place between around 6.30 am and 7 am in Nidhan Singh Nagar, Ward No. 5. Senior Constable Gurwinder Singh, 40, allegedly first shot his wife, Harpreet Kaur, 36, and their two sons, Dilshan Singh and Jot Singh, with his service rifle. He then allegedly shot himself.
After hearing several gunshots, nearby residents rushed to the house. They found all the family members lying inside with serious gunshot injuries. The injured were then taken to the Civil Hospital in Mansa for treatment.
Police officer and younger son die
Mansa Civil Surgeon Dr Ranjit Rai said the injured were brought to the hospital at around 7 am on Tuesday. Despite treatment, Gurwinder Singh and his son Jot Singh died.
Due to the serious condition of Harpreet Kaur and Dilshan Singh, doctors referred them to AIIMS Bathinda for specialised treatment.
Police investigating the incident
After receiving information about the incident, Mansa SSP Vaibhav Chaudhary reached the spot with a police team. He inspected the scene and ordered an investigation. The SSP said the incident might be linked to a domestic dispute. However, the exact circumstances will become clear only after the investigation is completed.
He added that the police had seized the service rifle allegedly used in the incident. Statements from Harpreet Kaur and Dilshan Singh are yet to be recorded. Their statements may help investigators establish the circumstances that led to the shooting.