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Son-in-law opens fire at in-laws over car keys dispute in Punjab
A man identified as Mandeep Singh allegedly fired multiple shots at his in-laws' residence in Jalandhar early Tuesday following a heated argument over vehicle keys. The father-in-law was struck by gunfire while attempting to intervene.
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A domestic dispute escalated into armed violence in Jalandhar, Punjab on Tuesday morning when a son-in-law arrived at his in-laws' home with three to four associates and opened fire, police said.
The accused, Mandeep Singh, also known as Ginni, allegedly discharged his weapon during an argument with his brother-in-law Gagandeen over the possession of car keys. While the intended target was Gagandeen, the gunfire struck Ishwar Singh, the father-in-law, who had stepped in to defuse the situation.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday and triggered a police response to the residential area. Authorities have registered a case against Singh and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The motive behind the confrontation and the identities of Singh's associates are subjects of ongoing inquiry by local law enforcement officials.