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Punjab: ASI kills self at Mukstar court complex

Muktsar SP (headquarters) Kulwant Rai said the 53-year-old ASI was leading a police team that had escorted prisoners to the court

Published on: Sep 7, 2022, 03:49:36 IST
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An assistant sub-inspector (ASI), Kulwinder Singh, allegedly shot himself dead at the Muktsar district court complex on Tuesday. Police said the 53-year-old cop died instantly. Muktsar SP (headquarters) Kulwant Rai said the ASI was leading a police team that had escorted prisoners to the court. “Eyewitnesses said Kulwinder used his official carbine to take his life,” he added.

An assistant sub-inspector (ASI), Kulwinder Singh, allegedly shot himself dead at the Muktsar district court complex on Tuesday. (Image for representational purpose)
An assistant sub-inspector (ASI), Kulwinder Singh, allegedly shot himself dead at the Muktsar district court complex on Tuesday. (Image for representational purpose)

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