Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Gangster Vinod Pannu Shot Dead Outside Hisar District Court
Vinod Pannu, who police described as a gangster, was killed outside a court in Hisar.
The shooting happened at the court’s main gate.
Pannu had just attended a court hearing and was leaving with his associates.
Two attackers reportedly waited for him.
They fired about 10 shots in quick succession.
One attacker was reportedly caught by people nearby, but police had not confirmed this.
Police closed off the area and sent more officers there.
They are checking whether the killing was connected to a fight between gangs.
Gangster Vinod Pannu, alias Kana, was shot dead at the main gate of Hisar District Court complex.
Two assailants reportedly fired approximately 10 rounds while Pannu was leaving after a court hearing.
Police said one assailant was reportedly overpowered, but the claim was not confirmed.
Heavy police deployment followed, and authorities cordoned off the area.
Police are investigating whether the killing was linked to an inter-gang rivalry; Pannu faced 31 criminal cases.
- Who
- Gangster Vinod Pannu, alias Kana, was killed by two assailants.
- What
- Pannu was shot dead outside the main gate of the District Court complex.
- When
- Thursday afternoon, August 20; the report does not specify a year.
- Where
- Hisar District Court complex in Hisar, Haryana.
- Why
- Police were investigating whether the killing resulted from an inter-gang rivalry.
- Victim
- Vinod Pannu, alias Kana
- Attackers
- Two assailants
- Weapon use
- Approximately 10 rounds were fired
- Circumstances
- The attack occurred as Pannu left a court hearing with associates
- Police response
- The area was cordoned off and heavily policed
- Criminal record
- Police said 31 cases, including murder cases, were registered against Pannu
- Investigation
- Police were examining a possible inter-gang rivalry