This Article is From Feb 20, 2020

National-Level Hockey Player, Friend Shot Dead In Punjab

The victims, who have been identified as Amrik Singh and Simranjit Singh Happy, were employed with Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd.

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The accused fired at Amrik and Simranjit Singh following a fight, police said (Representational)

Chandigarh:

A national-level hockey player and his friend were shot dead by their colleague in Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh's hometown in Patiala on Wednesday night after a fight.

The two men, who have been identified as Amrik Singh and Simranjit Singh Happy, were employees  of Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd.

Amrik Singh and Simranjit Singh had a fight with a man named Manoj Kumar and his son at an eatery. They thrashed the father and son.

Later, Manoj went to his home to bring his double-barrelled rifle and allegedly fired at Amrik and Simranjit. Both Amrik and Simranjit died on the spot.

A case has been filed under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

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