The peaceful atmosphere of Chandigarh was shattered on Friday by a violent domestic tragedy that left a police officer dead inside his own residence. Nitin Singh, who served as a head constable with the Chandigarh Police, was shot dead in a crime where the alleged assailant was none other than his own 18-year-old son, Armaan. Law enforcement teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving the emergency alert, uncovering a disturbing sequence of events during their initial inquiries.
Accused Was Out on Bail in a Fatal SUV Crash
Police investigation revealed that the young suspect had a prior brush with the law. Earlier in the year, a reckless Thar vehicle had mowed down two brothers riding a motorcycle in Chandigarh, resulting in their instantaneous deaths on the spot. Armaan was identified as the primary accused in that deadly collision case. His father, Nitin Singh, had arranged legal counsel to secure bail for him, allowing the teenager to return home recently. The father had hoped that the ordeal would teach his son a lesson and steer him toward a responsible path, but the outcome proved devastating.
Persistent Demands for Immediate Marriage Sparked Dispute
According to investigators, the suspect began pressing his parents to arrange his marriage with his girlfriend almost immediately after gaining his release. Police findings indicated that the teenager was unrelenting in his demand to tie the knot right away. The head constable and his wife repeatedly tried to counsel him, explaining that the legal age for men to marry under the country's laws is 21 years. Given that he was only 18 and currently out on bail in a serious criminal proceeding, they urged him to wait patiently until he reached the appropriate age.
Fatal Argument Inside the Family Home
The domestic tension boiled over on Friday inside the family home, leading to a fierce altercation that caused the teenager to lose his temper. Blinded by stubbornness, the young man grabbed a firearm present in the house and fired at his father. Nitin Singh collapsed in a pool of blood and succumbed to his injuries on the spot. Chandigarh police officials confirmed that the suspect has been placed under arrest and the weapon used in the shooting has been successfully recovered from the scene.
Tragic End to a Father's Efforts
The father, who had spent considerable effort navigating legal hurdles to protect his son's future, ultimately fell victim to the same youth's unyielding impulse. While off duty, the head constable constantly worried about the trajectory of his son's life, unaware that his protective endeavors would end so abruptly. Despite his father's firm yet affectionate reminders about the legal marriage age and the terms of his ongoing bail, the teenager refused to exercise restraint in a moment of intense agitation, pulling the trigger with fatal consequences.
