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Crime
Gunman in Mansa kills self and son, wife and other child injured in family shooting
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 08:45 AM
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A family shooting in Mansa, Punjab on Tuesday morning left the gunman and one of his sons dead, while his wife and another son were injured.
Mansa, Punjab witnessed a tragic family shooting on Tuesday morning when a man identified as a gunman employed by the district administration opened fire inside his residence. The incident resulted in the death of the gunman and one of his sons, while his wife and the other son sustained injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the reports and secured the area. Initial statements suggest the shooting was a suicide act, but investigators are conducting a thorough inquiry to confirm the circumstances and rule out any external involvement.
The injured family members are receiving medical care, and the local administration has expressed condolences to the bereaved relatives. The case has been registered as a homicide-suicide, and further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities have urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with the investigation, emphasizing that no immediate threat to the community has been identified.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the reports and secured the area. Initial statements suggest the shooting was a suicide act, but investigators are conducting a thorough inquiry to confirm the circumstances and rule out any external involvement.
The injured family members are receiving medical care, and the local administration has expressed condolences to the bereaved relatives. The case has been registered as a homicide-suicide, and further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities have urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with the investigation, emphasizing that no immediate threat to the community has been identified.