Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Former Haryana Minister’s Son Dies by Suicide at Farmhouse
Gaganjot Sandhu was found dead at his farmhouse in Kakot village.
Police said the 48-year-old allegedly shot himself on Friday.
He was reportedly alone when the incident happened.
The weapon was licensed, according to police.
Officers from the local police station went to the farmhouse.
His body was taken to a hospital for an examination.
Police are investigating what happened.
Gaganjot was previously the village leader, or sarpanch, of Gumthala Garhu in Haryana.
Gaganjot Sandhu, 48, allegedly shot himself at his farmhouse in Kakot village on Friday.
Police said he was alone and used his licensed weapon.
Officials from Sadar police station reached the farmhouse after being alerted.
His body was sent to Rupnagar Civil Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Police said the investigation was continuing and further details would follow.
- Who
- Gaganjot Sandhu, son of former Haryana agriculture minister Jaswinder Singh Sandhu.
- What
- He allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his licensed weapon.
- When
- The incident occurred on Friday; police reported it on Saturday.
- Where
- At his farmhouse in Kakot village; his body was taken to Rupnagar Civil Hospital.
- Why
- The reason is not stated; police said the matter was under investigation.
- Age
- Gaganjot Sandhu was 48.
- Location
- The incident occurred at a farmhouse in Kakot village.
- Weapon
- Police said he used his licensed weapon.
- Police station
- Officials from Sadar police station responded.
- Post-mortem
- The body was shifted to Rupnagar Civil Hospital.
- Previous role
- Gaganjot had served as sarpanch of Gumthala Garhu village in Haryana.
- Family background
- His father, Jaswinder Singh Sandhu, was a four-time Pehowa MLA and a minister in the Om Prakash Chautala government.