Key points behind death of Bathinda property dealer, wife, son living in Mohali found dead inside Fortuner
Police suspect it to be a murder-suicide committed by Sandeep Singh using his licensed pistol
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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.
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.
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Key points:
Location:
SUV found parked near Chharbar village, along Banur-Shambhu road, Patiala district, Punjab.
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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.
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