The firing incident took place at around 2 pm after the two families came to the Chandigarh district court complex in Sector 43 for the fourth mediation proceedings, the officials said.
Harprit along with his parents was present while the other side was represented by Amitoj's father Malwinder Singh, they said.
During the mediation session, Malwinder requested to go to the washroom and asked Harprit to show him the way but he took out his weapon and opened fire at his son-in-law, police said.
The victim was rushed to the PGIMER, Chandigarh where he was declared brought dead, they said, adding that Malwinder was apprehended and the weapon was recovered from him.
A case under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act has been registered in the matter, they said.
The police said they are also investigating from which entrance did the the accused entered the court complex carrying a weapon.
In November last year, Malwinder Singh was booked on the charge of blackmailing and extorting money from government employees. He was posted as AIG in human rights cell of the Punjab police.
Earlier, he was arrested on the charges of criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging his duty and criminal intimidation.
Published 03 August 2024, 11:51 IST