Police Constable Found Dead at Guard Post in Ludhiana Showroom Shooting Incident
In a tragic incident that has shocked the local community, a 25-year-old police constable deployed to protect a luxury car showroom in Ludhiana was discovered dead with a gunshot wound to his head during the early hours of Saturday. The constable, identified as Anoosh Masih, was stationed near ITB Chowk in Mullanpur town, an area that had recently been placed under heightened police surveillance.
Sequence of Events Leading to the Fatal Incident
The shooting occurred around midnight, with police sources providing a detailed account of the moments preceding the tragedy. According to preliminary reports, Masih was sitting inside a vehicle parked outside the showroom alongside a fellow officer. In what would become a critical turn of events, Masih reportedly asked his colleague to fetch some water. Moments after his colleague departed, a single gunshot echoed through the area.
When the fellow officer returned to the vehicle, he made the grim discovery of Masih slumped in the car seat with what appeared to be a fatal head wound. The showroom had been under increased security protection since January 16, following reports from the owner about receiving extortion demands from local gang syndicates. This security detail was implemented after both an extortion attempt and a previous firing incident at the location.
Police Investigation and Preliminary Findings
Investigators from the Dakha Police Station, accompanied by a forensic team, arrived promptly at the scene and cordoned off the area for examination. While the circumstances surrounding Masih's death remain under active investigation, senior police officials have indicated they are currently considering the possibility of a tragic accident.
DSP (Dakha) Varinder Singh Khosa has officially confirmed the death and stated that preliminary evidence suggests the injury might have resulted from what authorities are describing as an "accidental discharge." The police have initiated inquest proceedings under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the legal framework governing such investigations.
Background of the Deceased Constable
Anoosh Masih, a resident of Lakkhan Kalan village in Gurdaspur district, had joined the police force under compassionate grounds following the death of his father. His service history reflects a commitment to duty that makes his untimely death particularly poignant for his colleagues and community members.
The investigation continues to explore all possibilities, including whether the incident was indeed an accidental firearm discharge or if other factors might have contributed to this tragic outcome. Police authorities have emphasized that no conclusions will be drawn until all forensic evidence has been thoroughly examined and witness statements have been completely verified.
