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Crime
Son-in-law opens fire in Jalandhar after being denied car key, injuring father-in-law
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 02:01 PM
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Early Tuesday morning in Jalandhar, a son‑in‑law allegedly shot his father‑in‑law after refusing to hand over a car key, leaving the elder injured.
A violent incident unfolded in Jalandhar early on Tuesday when a man identified as the son‑in‑law of a local family entered his in‑laws' residence with a group of companions. According to police reports, the dispute arose over the denial of a car key, prompting the son‑in‑law to discharge a firearm inside the house.
The shooting resulted in the father‑in‑law sustaining injuries, while the rest of the family members managed to escape unharmed. Emergency services were called to the scene, and the injured man was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation, registering a criminal case and seeking to apprehend the shooter and his associates. The incident has sparked concern among residents about the escalation of domestic disputes into lethal violence.
Authorities have urged the public to report any further information that could aid the investigation and have reminded citizens of the legal repercussions of possessing and using firearms unlawfully.
The shooting resulted in the father‑in‑law sustaining injuries, while the rest of the family members managed to escape unharmed. Emergency services were called to the scene, and the injured man was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation, registering a criminal case and seeking to apprehend the shooter and his associates. The incident has sparked concern among residents about the escalation of domestic disputes into lethal violence.
Authorities have urged the public to report any further information that could aid the investigation and have reminded citizens of the legal repercussions of possessing and using firearms unlawfully.