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Retired CRPF DSP Kills Son, Injures Relatives in Amritsar Property Dispute

The case has raised concerns over licensed weapon oversight following Singh’s arrest

A police team deployed close to where the firing took place reached the spot and overpowered the accused.
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A retired DSP of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) opened fire at his family, killing his son and injuring his ex-wife and daughter-in-law in Amritsar on Friday. (Representational photo)

Overview

  • Tarsem Singh, a retired deputy superintendent of the Central Reserve Police Force, opened fire on his first wife, son and daughter-in-law outside a Majitha Road checkpoint in Amritsar over an inheritance feud
  • His 40-year-old son died at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital while his ex-wife is in critical condition and his daughter-in-law is reportedly stable
  • On-duty officers at the nearby police checkpoint intervened instantly to overpower Singh and seize his licensed service weapon
  • Singh remains detained by Amritsar Police as investigators probe the circumstances and motive behind the shooting
  • The incident has intensified scrutiny of firearm licensing and oversight for former security personnel in India