Retired Punjab IPS officer and former IG Amar Singh Chahal shot himself at his Patiala residence today, leaving a detailed suicide note citing massive financial losses from online fraud. His condition remains critical at Paras Hospital after the self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Incident Details
Chahal, accused in the 2015 Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura firing cases, used a security guard’s revolver. A 12-16 page note recovered mentions crores lost to scams, causing severe depression; addressed to DGP in some reports.
Police Response
Patiala SSP Varun Sharma confirmed teams rushed him to hospital; full investigation underway to verify note and circumstances. No other injuries reported at scene.
Background
Chahal retired as IGP; 2023 SIT chargesheet named him alongside ex-CMs Badal in firing probe. Incident shocks police circles amid his controversial history
