Punjab Kabaddi Player Murder: Main Suspect Killed in Police Encounter Following Tournament Shooting

Dec 17, 2025 10:03 pm CST

The main suspect in the murder of 30-year-old kabaddi player Kanwar Digvijay Singh was killed in a police encounter in Punjab's Mohali. The victim was shot during a kabaddi tournament, with police identifying three suspects connected to a gang allegedly seeking dominance over the sport in the region. Two police officers were injured during the encounter with the primary suspect, who had a significant criminal history.