Key points behind death of Bathinda property dealer, wife, son living in Mohali found dead inside Fortuner

Three members of a family, including wife son, 18, were found dead with gunshot injuries inside an Fortuner SUV in Punjab's Patiala district on Sunday.

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The tragic incident is a reminder of a suicide pact of Dehradun family of seven in Panchkula, reported only a month back, and had shocked the local community and underlines the devastating impact of financial stress and mental struggles.

Key points:

Location:

SUV found parked near Chharbar village, along Banur-Shambhu road, Patiala district, Punjab.

Deceased:

Sandeep Singh (45) – Property consultant

Mandeep Kaur (40) – Wife

Abhay Singh (18) – Son

Cause of death:

All three had gunshot wounds.

Police suspect Sandeep Singh used his licensed pistol to shoot his wife and son, then died by suicide.

Discovery:

Bodies found by a tipper truck driver who noticed the stationary SUV and alerted police.

Family Background:

Originally from Sikhwala village in Lambi, Bathinda district.

Living in Mohali at the time of the incident.