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Friend's Gun Mishap Kills Ludhiana Man in Punjab Flat
27 Aug
Summary
- A young man died from an accidental pistol discharge during a gathering.
- The firearm involved was a licensed .32-bore revolver.
- The victim's friend has been arrested by local authorities.
In a devastating turn of events on Tuesday, a 28-year-old man from Ludhiana, Gurpreet Singh, lost his life due to an accidental firearm discharge. The incident occurred at a flat in Shivalik City, Kharar, while he was with friends. Gurpreet was fatally wounded near his heart by a shot from a pistol being handled by his acquaintance, Harpal Singh.
Gurpreet had arrived in Kharar on Monday and was at a friend's apartment with Harpal and others. During the gathering, both Gurpreet and Harpal unloaded their licensed firearms. However, a single round remained in Gurpreet's pistol, which Harpal allegedly picked up to inspect. The firearm discharged unintentionally, leading to the fatal injury.
Gurpreet was rushed to the civil hospital in Phase 6, but he succumbed to his wounds. His brother, Pankaj Kumar, reported the incident to the authorities. City Kharar police have since arrested Harpal Singh and filed a case under culpable homicide not amounting to murder and various sections of the Arms Act. An investigation is underway to ascertain the precise circumstances of the accidental firing.
