Overview

• The bodies of 45-year-old property dealer Sandeep Singh, his 42-year-old wife Mandeep Kaur and their 15-year-old son Abhay were found in their Toyota Fortuner near Chharbar village in Patiala’s Rajpura area.
• Authorities believe Singh used his licensed pistol to fatally shoot his wife and son at around 4pm on Sunday before turning the weapon on himself.
• Investigators recovered the firearm from the SUV and noted the absence of a suicide note as they prepare for post-mortem examinations.
• Police are exploring the son’s documented history of mental health challenges alongside other possible motives in the case.
• The family had been residing in Mohali for several years after moving from Sikhwala village in Bathinda district, and relatives are expected to arrive to assist the inquiry.