Amritsar cop dies after rifle goes off while cleaning, was in park with family

The policeman, identified as ASI Joginder Singh, was deployed as a gunman to provide security to a businessman. The incident took place near the cop's home in Amritsar.The cop failed to notice that a bullet was still lodged in the rifle's chamber, causing it to discharge accidentally, an official said. (AI-generated representative image)New Delhi,Nov 14, 2026 08:24 ISTAn Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Amritsar Police died after his service assault rifle accidentally went off while he was cleaning it, an official said.The policeman, identified as Joginder Singh, was deployed as a gunman to provide security to a businessman named Sahil Mahajan. The incident took place near the cop's home in Amritsar.According to the police, Singh was sitting with family members in a park near his residence before reporting for duty when he began cleaning his service rifle.He failed to notice that a bullet was still lodged in the rifle's chamber, causing it to discharge accidentally, police said. The bullet struck Singh, leaving him critically injured. He was immediately rushed to a government hospital, where doctors declared him dead.Assistant Commissioner of Police (South) Preet Inder Singh reached the spot along with a team and inspected the scene. Police were recording statements from family members and initiating further legal proceedings under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).- Ends(Based on inputs from Amit Sharma)