Baskhshish Singh (46) was taking charge from the police party that performed the night duty. He was de-loading the magazine from the SLR that wet off suddenly and he died on the spot as a bullet pierced through his head
Tarn Taran, June 23
An ASI died, when his service weapon fired suddenly at a naka in Goindwal Sahib at Kapurthla crossing on Thursday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Baskhshish Singh (46). He had just come to the naka for his duty. Inspector Rajinder Singh, SHO, Goindwal Sahib, said the deceased was just taking charge of the weapons from the police party that performed the night duty.
He was de-loading the magazine from the SLR that went off suddenly and he died on the spot as a bullet pierced through his head.
The deceased is survived by his wife and two sons aged 17 and 15 years.
A report under Section 174 of the CrPC was lodged on the statement of ASI Sarbarinder Singh, who was on duty at the naka party.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
Deeply biased: MEA on US report citing human rights violations in India
The annual report of the State Department highlights instanc...
Couldn't talk due to strictness of jail authorities: Amritpal's family after meeting him in jail
Their visit comes a day after Singh's legal counsel Rajdev S...
Centre grants 'Y' category security to Phillaur MLA Vikramjit Chaudhary and 2 other Punjab Congress rebels
The Central Reserve Police Force has been directed by the Mi...
First Sikh court opens in UK to deal with family disputes
According to ‘The Times’, the Sikh court was launched last w...
