Punjab Police ASI dies after pistol goes off accidentally while cleaning in Amritsar

PTC News Desk: An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), Joginder Singh, died after his pistol allegedly went off accidentally while he was cleaning it at his home in Amritsar. The incident took place around 11:50 am on Friday.

Joginder Singh lived in the Tarn Taran Road area and was reportedly preparing to leave for duty when the incident occurred. According to preliminary information, the pistol went off while he was cleaning it, and the bullet struck him near the head. He died on the spot.

Worked as Security Guard for Sahil Mahajan

Sahil Mahajan said Joginder Singh had been working as a security guard at his residence for nearly one year and nine months. He was scheduled to pick up Mahajan from his home between 12 pm and 12:30 pm on Friday.

However, at around 11:50 am, Mahajan received a phone call from Joginder’s son, who informed him that his father had been preparing to leave home when the pistol accidentally fired while he was cleaning it.

Mahajan described Joginder Singh as an honest person with a pleasant nature.

Police investigating the incident

The incident has left the area in mourning, while the family members are devastated by the loss.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and the reason behind the firing. Preliminary information suggests that it was an accidental discharge while cleaning the pistol.