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Crime
Gunman employed by DC killed in house shooting in Mansa, Punjab; wife and another son injured
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 08:31 AM
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A sudden shooting at the residence of a Deputy Commissioner’s gunman in Mansa, Punjab, left the gunman and one of his sons dead, while his wife and another son sustained injuries.
On Tuesday morning, a violent incident unfolded at a house in Mansa, Punjab, where a gunman attached to the Deputy Commissioner’s office was targeted in a sudden firing. The attack took place inside the family’s residence, prompting an immediate police response.
The gunman and one of his sons were pronounced dead at the scene, while his wife and the other son suffered injuries that required medical attention. Both injured family members were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The shooting occurred shortly before a scheduled visit by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the region, raising concerns about security arrangements ahead of the high‑profile tour.
Local law enforcement has launched an investigation, collecting forensic evidence and questioning neighbours to determine the motive and identify any suspects involved in the attack.
The gunman and one of his sons were pronounced dead at the scene, while his wife and the other son suffered injuries that required medical attention. Both injured family members were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The shooting occurred shortly before a scheduled visit by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the region, raising concerns about security arrangements ahead of the high‑profile tour.
Local law enforcement has launched an investigation, collecting forensic evidence and questioning neighbours to determine the motive and identify any suspects involved in the attack.