Suresh Raina’s uncle killed by robbers in Pathankot

Cricketer Suresh Raina. (Specific document photograph)

A 58-year-old uncle of cricketer Suresh Raina died whilst 4 individuals of his circle of relatives sustained accidents allegedly in an assault via robbers in Punjab’s Pathankot district.

The deceased has been known as Ashok Kumar, a central authority contractor. In step with police, the incident came about at Thariyal village in Punjab’s Pathankot at the night time intervening August 19 and 20.

Kumar’s elder brother Shyam Lal showed that the sufferer was once the cricketer’s uncle. He stated Raina is anticipated to consult with the village.

Previous, a senior police legitimate had stated they may be able to’t verify the sufferer’s courting with the cricketer.

In step with police, 3 to 4 individuals of the infamous ‘Kale Kachhewala’ gang had include an goal to loot, attacked Ashok Kumar and his members of the family at their space in Thariyal village close to Madhopur of Pathankot.

On the time of the assault, they had been slumbering at the terrace in their space.

Ashok Kumar suffered head accidents and died at the similar night time, police stated. Confirming Kumar’s dying, Pathankot Senior Superintendent of Police Gulneet Singh Khurana had previous stated he had no affirmation in regards to the sufferer’s relation with the cricketer.

“We’re investigating the topic,” stated the SSP.

In step with police, robbers decamped with some money and gold from the home.

Kumar’s 80-year-old mom Satya Devi, his spouse Asha Devi, sons Apin and Kuashal suffered accidents, stated police.

Whilst Satya Devi has been discharged from sanatorium, others are nonetheless present process remedy, stated Pathankot Superintendent of Police Prabhjot Singh Virk.

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