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Father Shoots Son Dead, Then Takes Own Life
13 May
Summary
- An ex-serviceman fatally shot his son after a public argument.
- The father died by suicide after killing his son.
- The incident occurred in Ludhiana after frequent disputes between them.
A former army havildar, Surinder Singh, 67, ended his son Gursharan Singh's life on Sunday night in Ludhiana before taking his own. The incident unfolded in full public view in New Agar Nagar, where Surinder pursued his son for approximately 500 meters. He fired twice with his licensed .12-bore rifle, fatally striking Gursharan, a taxi driver.
Following the shooting, Surinder Singh consumed a poisonous substance and passed away. Authorities discovered him unconscious at their residence. While neighbours reported frequent arguments between father and son, the specific reasons for their disputes remain unclear. Police are awaiting information from Surinder's daughters, who reside abroad, to shed further light on the motive behind this tragic event.
