National Times Bureau :- A tragic incident was reported from Raikot in Ludhiana district, where a young man was found dead in a hotel room after allegedly shooting himself with his licensed pistol, just days before his scheduled wedding on January 16.
According to preliminary investigations, the deceased, identified as Kamal, a resident of Jalal Diwal village, had been staying at a hotel near Barnala Chowk in Raikot. On Sunday night, he reportedly hosted a liquor party with his friends. After dropping them back home, he returned alone to the hotel.
Early Monday morning, Kamal allegedly fired a shot at himself inside the hotel room, resulting in his death on the spot. Hotel staff rushed to the room after hearing the gunshot but found the door locked from inside. Using a master key, they opened the door and discovered Kamal lying in a pool of blood, with the pistol found nearby. The police were immediately informed.
Raikot City Police, along with DSP Raikot Harjinder Singh and Station House Officer Gursewak Singh, reached the spot and inspected the scene. The room was sealed, and a forensic team was summoned to collect evidence.
Police officials stated that the victim’s friends revealed he had been under severe mental stress after his wedding date was fixed. They claimed he often appeared emotionally disturbed and was also anxious about his increasing weight, frequently discussing medical treatment with close acquaintances.
The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and statements of family members are being recorded. Police said further action will be taken after receiving forensic and post-mortem reports, while the investigation into the incident continues.
