A shocking incident of family violence has rocked the town of Banga in Punjab, where a serving police constable allegedly shot and killed his own brother-in-law. The tragic event occurred during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, turning a domestic dispute deadly.
Dispute Turns Deadly: The Sequence of Events
According to police officials, the accused has been identified as Head Constable Mandeep Singh, who was posted at Police Lines Nawanshahr. The violence stemmed from an ongoing dispute between Mandeep Singh and his sister, Manjit Kaur, along with her husband, Gurpreet Singh.
On the fateful night, the argument between the three individuals escalated dramatically. In a fit of rage, the police constable is alleged to have used his official weapon. He fired at Gurpreet Singh from close range with his service revolver. The bullets struck Gurpreet in critical areas, leading to his immediate collapse.
Victim and Collateral Damage
The gunfire proved fatal for Gurpreet Singh. Initial reports indicate that the bullets pierced through his head and chest. In a tragic twist, the violence did not remain confined to the intended target. One stray bullet also hit a neighbouring woman in the leg, injuring her in the crossfire. This added a layer of severity to the incident, impacting an innocent bystander.
Police Action and Manhunt Launched
Following the shooting, law enforcement swiftly moved into action based on the account provided by the victim's wife, Manjit Kaur. The police have registered a formal case against Mandeep Singh. The charges are severe, encompassing both murder for the killing of Gurpreet Singh and attempt to murder for the injury caused to the neighbouring woman.
Banga DSP Harjit Singh confirmed the developments and stated that a major operation is underway. A hunt has been launched to locate and arrest the accused constable, who fled the scene after the shooting. The case has sent shockwaves through the local community and raised serious questions about the conduct of personnel entrusted with law enforcement.
