Overview
- A 27-year-old wrestler known as Mani or Pehlwan was shot outside his home in Mohalla Mehtabgarh and died after being rushed to Civil Hospital Kapurthala, according to police accounts of the incident on Monday night.
- Investigators say two shots were fired, one bullet hit Mani in the chest, and police recovered two spent cartridges at the scene before registering a case and recording family statements.
- Deputy Superintendent of Police Sheetal Singh said suspects have been identified and multiple police teams are conducting raids to arrest them, but no arrests had been reported in the latest coverage.
- Family members say Mani had no known disputes, had married a few months ago, and his death caused panic in the neighbourhood and deep grief for his wife, parents and four sisters.
- The killing has prompted sharp political criticism of the state government and renewed questions about the use of firearms during festival celebrations, with investigators saying motive and responsibility will become clearer after arrests and questioning.