Mohali Stunned: Immigration Firm Owner's Tragic End Inside Bank Amidst Financial Crisis

Mohali was gripped by shock and sorrow on Monday afternoon following a devastating incident at an ICICI Bank branch in Phase 7. Vivek Gupta, a 48-year-old resident of Sector 68 and the proprietor of the Vatsal immigration firm, tragically ended his life by shooting himself inside the bank premises.

The distressing event unfolded around 3:30 pm when Gupta, accompanied by his father, V.

K. Gupta, visited the bank. According to preliminary reports and statements gathered by the police, Vivek Gupta allegedly used his licensed .32 bore pistol to take his own life. His father was present at the scene and witnessed the heartbreaking incident, a moment that has left the family and community in profound grief.

While the full scope of the circumstances leading to this extreme step is under thorough investigation, sources close to the inquiry suggest that Vivek Gupta was reportedly grappling with severe financial distress.

He was believed to be burdened by significant debt, a heavy weight that is suspected to have driven him to this tragic decision.

Upon receiving information about the incident, local police swiftly arrived at the bank. DSP (City-A) H.S. Bal confirmed the incident, stating, "Vivek Gupta shot himself dead with his licensed .32 bore pistol inside the ICICI Bank in Phase 7, Mohali.

He was accompanied by his father." The pistol used in the incident has been seized by the authorities as part of the ongoing investigation.

The body of Vivek Gupta was immediately transferred to the Civil Hospital in Mohali for a post-mortem examination, a procedure crucial for the investigative process.

Police have initiated proceedings under Section 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which deals with inquiries into unnatural deaths, to meticulously investigate all aspects of the case and ascertain the complete sequence of events.

Authorities have indicated that while the investigation is in its early stages, there have been no previous complaints registered against Vivek Gupta or his immigration firm from any customers, suggesting that this tragic act stemmed from deeply personal struggles.

The focus of the police inquiry will now be on understanding the precise financial difficulties he faced and any other contributing factors that may have led to this profound tragedy, leaving the community deeply saddened and searching for answers.