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Punjab Property Dealer Shoots Wife and Son Before Taking Own Life

Post-mortems are scheduled for Monday, with police probing the teenager’s mental health struggles alongside other potential motives.

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According to the police, no suicide note was found in the deceased’s vehicle.

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.