Mansa, October 20, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
A Punjab Police personnel deployed as a gunman with the Deputy Commissioner of Mansa allegedly opened fire on his wife and two sons following a family altercation on Tuesday before shooting himself with his official weapon.
The incident claimed the lives of the police personnel, identified as Gurvinder Singh, and one of his sons. His wife and another son sustained critical gunshot injuries and were referred to a hospital in Bathinda for treatment.
According to preliminary information, Gurvinder Singh was at home when an argument reportedly broke out among family members.
During the altercation, he allegedly used his government-issued firearm to shoot his wife and both sons before turning the weapon on himself.
Gurvinder Singh and one of his sons succumbed to their injuries, while the other two family members were critically wounded.
Gunman Was on Leave for Two Days
Gurvinder Singh had reportedly been on leave for the past two days and had taken his official weapon with him.
He was posted on security duty with the Mansa Deputy Commissioner.
A witness said the family had moved into the house where the shooting occurred only a day before the incident.
The circumstances that led to the family altercation and the subsequent shooting have not yet been established.
Further details regarding the condition of the injured family members and the circumstances surrounding the incident are awaited.
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