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Chandigarh Head Constable Nitin Kumar Killed in Home Shooting
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Core Event
A Chandigarh Police head constable, identified as Nitin Kumar (also reported as Nitin Singh), was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head inside his government-accommodation residence in Sector 22 on a Friday morning. Police received an emergency call from neighbours around 8.50 am, after which a response team arrived and discovered the constable lying on a bed in a pool of blood. He was pronounced dead at the scene and later transferred to the Government Multi-Speciality Hospital (Government Multi Specialty Hospital (GMSH)) in Sector 16 for post-mortem examination. A locally-made pistol was recovered from the roof of the house and is being examined as the possible weapon.
Background & Context
Nitin Kumar served in the Accounts Branch at the Chandigarh Police Headquarters in Sector 9. His wife, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) with the Chandigarh Police, and their 18-year-old son Armaan Kumar were present in the house at the time of the incident. Police investigations indicate that a family dispute may have precipitated the shooting. Armaan has a prior criminal record: on the night of February 24–25 he allegedly drove a Mahindra Thar SUV into a motorcycle, killing two persons, and was out on bail for that case at the time of his father’s death.
Data & Statistics
- Time of emergency call: ? 8.50 am (neighbour-reported).
- Weapon recovered: Country-made pistol (recovered from roof). Some early reports suggested the constable’s service revolver might have been involved, but forensic analysis is ongoing.
- Son’s prior incident: Armaan was charged for a fatal Thar-SUV collision on February 24–25, resulting in two deaths; he was released on bail before the Friday shooting.
Official Statements & Responses
Senior Superintendent of Police Kanwardeep Kaur confirmed that the victim’s wife and son were present and that the investigation is “underway” with all angles being examined. She emphasized that no definitive conclusion about the motive or the shooter can be drawn until forensic results are available.
Shooter-handling Officer Sudesh Kumar, Station House Officer of Sector 17, stated that Armaan is being detained for questioning and is being treated as the “prime suspect.”
Police forensic teams, including a Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) unit, have been deployed to collect evidence, examine CCTV footage from the surrounding area, and determine the exact sequence of events.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Weapon identification: Initial NDTV reporting suggested the constable’s service revolver might have been used, whereas later statements from multiple outlets (Tribune India, Hindustan Times, India Today) describe the recovered firearm as a “country-made pistol.” The forensic examination has not yet confirmed which weapon fired the fatal shot.
- Motive: While police suspect a family dispute, no concrete motive has been established. The investigation is still assessing whether the shooting was accidental, self-inflicted, or intentional.
Verbatim Quotes
- “His son is the prime accused in the case. Armaan has been detained for questioning and he is being treated as a prime suspect,” — Sudesh Kumar, SHO of the Sector 17 police station
What’s Next
Police have indicated that further forensic analysis and CCTV review will determine the precise circumstances of the shooting. The investigation remains open, with Armaan Kumar detained for continued questioning. No additional public statements have been scheduled at this time.
