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Bathinda Police Investigate Suspected Murder-Suicide Involving 20-Year-Old Man and 17-Year-Old Girl

Authorities have registered an FIR for murder against the man, with initial findings suggesting no third-party involvement in the tragic incident.

Both the accused and the girl knew each other and studied in Ganganagar, said Bathinda Superintendent of Police Narinder Singh.
“They seem to have been in a relationship,” said the SP, adding that a first information report (FIR) is being registered at Canal police station. (Shutterstock)

Overview

  • A 20-year-old man, identified as Hitesh, allegedly shot a 17-year-old girl before taking his own life in Bathinda, Punjab, on May 3.
  • The girl was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but succumbed to her injuries, while Hitesh was found dead at the scene.
  • Police recovered a pistol beside the bodies and have ruled out any evidence of third-party involvement based on initial investigations.
  • Both individuals were known to each other, having studied in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, and were believed to have been in a relationship.
  • An FIR for murder has been registered against Hitesh at the Canal Colony police station, with further forensic and witness inquiries ongoing.