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Crime
Man Kills Self and Son in Mansa House Shooting, Wife and Other Son Injured
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 09:15 AM
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A family tragedy unfolded in Mansa, Punjab on Tuesday morning when a man opened fire inside his home, killing himself and one son, while his wife and another son were injured.
Early Tuesday morning, police were called to a residential house in Mansa, Punjab, after reports of a violent incident. According to officials, a man entered his own home and opened fire on his family members.
The shooting resulted in the death of the gunman himself, who appears to have taken his own life, and the fatal injury of one of his sons. The man's wife and his second son were rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
Local police have secured the scene and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the motive behind the attack. Forensic teams are collecting evidence, and statements from neighbours are being recorded.
Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased or further details pending family notification. The incident has raised concerns about domestic violence and mental health in the region, prompting calls for community support services.
The shooting resulted in the death of the gunman himself, who appears to have taken his own life, and the fatal injury of one of his sons. The man's wife and his second son were rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
Local police have secured the scene and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the motive behind the attack. Forensic teams are collecting evidence, and statements from neighbours are being recorded.
Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased or further details pending family notification. The incident has raised concerns about domestic violence and mental health in the region, prompting calls for community support services.