From India Today · Kamaljit Kaur Sandhu · · 1m
Punjab Wrestler Killed During Diwali Firecrackers
Punjab wrestler Mani Pehlwan shot dead by youths while bursting firecrackers during Diwali celebrations in Kapurthala.
In brief
Punjab wrestler Mani Pehlwan shot dead by youths while bursting firecrackers during Diwali celebrations in Kapurthala. 27-year-old wrestler Mani Pehlwan was killed by unidentified assailants after bursting firecrackers outside his home in Kapurthala during Diwali. Originally reported by India Today.
Diwali Shooting in Kapurthala
27-year-old wrestler Mani Pehlwan was shot dead by unidentified assailants while bursting firecrackers outside his home during Diwali celebrations.
Wrestler's Background
Mani was a wrestler with no known disputes, married recently to a Begowal woman, and survived by parents and four sisters.
Shooting Details
Assailants opened fire with a bullet hitting his chest, causing him to collapse on the spot after the shooting.
Family Response
Family rushed Mani to Civil Hospital in Kapurthala where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Police Investigation
Police are recording family statements and investigating motive to identify those responsible for the killing.
Here's the gist
27-year-old wrestler Mani Pehlwan was killed by unidentified assailants after bursting firecrackers outside his home in Kapurthala during Diwali.
