Punjab Newsline | Amritsar
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Punjab Police died after allegedly suffering an accidental gunshot wound while cleaning his pistol at his residence in Amritsar on Friday.
The deceased has been identified as ASI Joginder Singh, who lived in the Tarn Taran Road area. The incident took place at around 11:50 am when he was reportedly preparing to leave for duty.
According to preliminary information, Joginder Singh was cleaning his pistol before leaving home when it suddenly went off. The bullet struck him near the head, resulting in his death on the spot.
Sahil Mahajan said that Joginder Singh had been working as his security guard for approximately one year and nine months. He was scheduled to pick him up from his residence between 12 pm and 12:30 pm on Friday.
However, at around 11:50 am, Mahajan received a phone call from Joginder Singh's son, who informed him about the incident. He said his father was getting ready to leave home when the pistol accidentally fired while he was cleaning it.
Mahajan described Joginder Singh as an honest person with a pleasant nature.
The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the area, while the family members are inconsolable following his sudden death.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to ascertain how the firearm discharged. Preliminary information suggests that it was an accidental firing while the ASI was cleaning his pistol.
