Chandigarh: International Kabaddi player Sandeep Nangal was shot dead on Monday evening by four assailants in Punjab’s Jalandhar district, police said.
The incident took place when a Kabaddi tournament was in play at Mallian Kalan village of Shahkot. Unidentified assailants fired around 20 rounds of bullets at Sandeep’s head and chest.
In a disturbing video, one can listen series of bullet fires. Spectators of the tournament were also seen fleeing the spot after listening to fires. It is being alleged that there has been some trouble with the major league Kabaddi federation or maybe with the clubs.
Jalandhar (Rural) Deputy Superintendent of Police (Nakodar) Lakhwinder Singh said the 40-year-old player hailed from Nangal Ambiyan village here in Shahkot.
But he, along with his family, was settled in England. Sandeep used to organise Kabaddi tournaments here. Police said when Sandeep came out of the tournament site, four unidentified assailants opened fire on him. Police suspect eight to 10 bullets were pumped into the Kabaddi player.
The Deputy Superintendent of Police said 10 empty bullet shells were found from the spot.
After Sandeep was shot, he was taken to a hospital in Nakodar where he was declared dead, said police. A video of the firing incident also went viral on social media. Police said further investigation was underway.
During his decade-long career, Sandeep Singh Nangal dominated the Kabbadi world. He showed his talent in Canada, the USA, and the UK. He was famous as the Diamont participant due to his athletic talents. He was known for playing in the stopper position.