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NRI man dies in Punjab after accidental gunfire while getting up from sofa

NRI man dies in Punjab after accidental gunfire while getting up from sofa An NRI man died in Punjab's Fazilka district after a pistol accidentally discharged as he got up from a sofa at home. AdvertisementAn NRI man died in Punjab’s Fazilka district after a pistol accidentally discharged as he got up from a sofa India Today News DeskFazilka,UPDATED: Dec 31, 2025 08:05 ISTEdited By: Akshat TrivediAn NRI youth died after a loaded pistol accidentally went off while he was getting up from a sofa in Punjab’s Fazilka district, police said. The victim has been identified as Harpinder Singh alias Sonu, son of Darshan Singh. Station House Officer Ravindra Sharma said police recorded the statement of the victim’s father Darshan Singh and initiated action under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). advertisementAccording to the police investigation, Harpinder Singh was sitting on a sofa at home with some close relatives.

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Key Highlights

  • He had a pistol strapped around his waist.
  • As he stood up, the loaded pistol suddenly discharged and the bullet struck him in the abdomen.
  • Family members rushed the critically injured man to a government hospital, from where doctors referred him due to his serious condition.
  • He died on the way while being taken to Bathinda. Police examined CCTV footage installed at the spot, which confirmed that the firing was accidental. Harpinder Singh had recently returned from abroad and had settled in his village.
  • He is survived by his wife and a two-year-old daughter. After receiving information about the incident, Balluana MLA Goldy Musafir, along with several Aam Aadmi Party leaders and villagers, reached the government hospital.
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