Internet Desk: Two national Kabaddi players were shot at from near location by a constable following personal rivalry. The two players have been admitted to DMC&H with serious injuries.
On Tuesday night constable of Moga police station Paramdeep Singh shot at Indian Kabaddi players Lakhwinder Singh (22) and Varinder Singh (23). The constable shot six shots to the players. An FIR has been lodged against him.
According to sources, Lakhwinder had friendship with Paramdeep earlier. “He used to play kabaddi earlier and we met at tournaments. Recently, he developed an illicit relationship with my sister-in-law. I had objected to it and politely spoke to him about it several times. My sister-in-law lives in Canada, and Paramdeep wanted to settle with her abroad. Wednesday, I and Varinder left for Lande from village Dosanjh. On the way he intercepted our vehicle. After that, all I heard was continuous firing,” said Lakhwinder.
Another injured Kabaddi player Varinder was shot at on his chest. He is suffering from three bullet injuries. Lakhwinder Singh was a part of Punjab Thunders last year in the World Kabaddi League, while Varinder has participated in numerous National level competitions.
“I have no idea if we would be able to play kabaddi matches again. I had plans to play in the league matches in Canada. Now with bullet injuries near spinal cord, I am only hoping for a miracle,” quoted Varinder.
Meanwhile, Moga SSP HS Pannu said the constable had used his private 0.32 bore revolver to attack the duo. “It was his private weapon. Constables on duty are not generally given weapons by the department unless they are on escort guard duty,” said Pannu. The SSP also said an FIR under section 307 (Attempt to murder) and Arms Act has been registered at Samalsar police station against the constable who is absconding.