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Former Punjab CM Beant Singh's Grandson Commits Suicide

Former Punjab CM Beant Singh's Grandson Commits Suicide
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CHANDIGARH -- Harkirat Singh, grandson of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, passed away on Sunday in Chandigarh after he shot himself.

Harkirat was rushed to PGIMER hospital after he shot himself at his residence, but was declared dead shortly after arrival.

Harkirat was reportedly suffering from depression and was taking treatment for the same.

He was the sarpanch of Kotli village in Ludhiana. His brother Gurkirat Singh Kotli is an MLA from Khanna.

He (Harkirat Singh) was suffering from depression & was taking treatment for the same: Ravneet Singh Bittu, Brother pic.twitter.com/17Z52wmp9K

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 29, 2016

If you struggle with suicidal thoughts or attempts, call any of these helplines: Aasra 91-22-27546669, Sneha 04424640050, Jeevan 0091 6576453841, Pratheeksha 0484 2448830.

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