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Crime
Youth Fatally Shot by Friend’s Pistol in Kharar, Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 02:03 AM
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A young man died after being accidentally shot with a friend’s firearm in Kharar, Mohali district, prompting a police case.
The incident took place in Kharar, a town within the Mohali district of Punjab, where a young man was hit by a bullet fired from a friend’s pistol. According to local reports, the firearm was being handled by the friend when it discharged, striking the victim.
Emergency services were called to the scene, but the injuries proved fatal and the youth was pronounced dead at the hospital. Police arrived shortly after, secured the weapon and began a preliminary investigation.
Authorities have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, treating the matter as a criminal offense involving negligent handling of a firearm. The investigation will focus on establishing the circumstances that led to the accidental discharge and identifying any violations of gun‑possession laws.
The incident has raised concerns about the safe storage and use of firearms in private settings, prompting local officials to remind citizens of existing regulations and the need for responsible handling.
Emergency services were called to the scene, but the injuries proved fatal and the youth was pronounced dead at the hospital. Police arrived shortly after, secured the weapon and began a preliminary investigation.
Authorities have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, treating the matter as a criminal offense involving negligent handling of a firearm. The investigation will focus on establishing the circumstances that led to the accidental discharge and identifying any violations of gun‑possession laws.
The incident has raised concerns about the safe storage and use of firearms in private settings, prompting local officials to remind citizens of existing regulations and the need for responsible handling.