Tragedy Strikes at Mediation: ICAS Officer Killed by Father-in-Law

An Indian Civil Account Services officer, Harprit Singh, was shot dead by his father-in-law, Malwinder Singh Sidhu, at the Chandigarh district court complex. The incident occurred during divorce mediation proceedings. Malwinder, a retired Punjab Police assistant inspector general, has been arrested. Police are investigating how he accessed the court with a weapon.

An Indian Civil Account Services officer was fatally shot by his father-in-law at the Chandigarh district court complex on Saturday, officials said.

The deceased, identified as Harprit Singh, was allegedly killed by Malwinder Singh Sidhu, a retired assistant inspector general of Punjab Police, who has been taken into custody.

The incident occurred amid ongoing divorce proceedings between Harprit Singh and his wife, Amitoj Kaur. During a mediation session, Malwinder allegedly used a pretext to access his weapon and opened fire, police reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)