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Second Kabaddi Player Murdered in Punjab; Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility

Second Kabaddi Player Murdered in Punjab; Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility
2nd Kabaddi Player Killed In A Week In Punjab, Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility · NDTV

Two kabaddi players have been killed in Punjab recently.

The first player, Tejpal Singh, was killed about a week ago, and police have arrested two people, possibly due to a personal fight.

The second player, Gurwinder Singh, was killed just days later in a different area.

A criminal group called the Lawrence Bishnoi gang said they were responsible for this second killing.

They even posted a message warning people not to be their enemies.

Sadly, this isn't the first time a kabaddi player has been killed in Punjab; it's happened to 10 players since 2016.

Some people think that gangsters and the illegal drug trade have gotten mixed up with the popular sport of kabaddi in Punjab.

The money involved and the sport's popularity worldwide might be reasons for this connection.

Key facts

Victim 1
Gurwinder Singh (Kabaddi Player)
Location 1
Samrala block, Punjab
Claimed by
Lawrence Bishnoi gang (via Anmol Bishnoi social media handle)
Alleged perpetrators 1
Karan Madpur and Tej Chak
Victim 2
Tejpal Singh (National-level Kabaddi Player)
Location 2
Ludhiana district, Punjab
Suspects arrested 2
Gagandeep Singh and Harpreet Singh alias Honey
Total Kabaddi Player Murders Since 2016
10

Quotes

Anmol Bishnoi

Brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, claiming responsibility for the murder via a social media post.

“This is a warning for whoever sides with our enemies. Either mend your ways or be ready for the next bullet to pierce your chest.”
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“Either step back, or we know how to wipe you out.”
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