Man shot dead following group fight over gambling, one of those detained

A 27-year-old man was shot dead and his friend suffered gunshot wounds during a fight between two groups on Saturday evening on Khingra Road in Jalandhar. Police said the two groups had long-standing hostility over gambling.

The deceased was identified as Rishabh Seth alias Badshah, a resident of Ali Mohalla, and the injured person was identified as Ishu Kumar.

Jalandhar Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma said Rishabh was hit by bullets in the chest and abdomen, killing him on the spot. “Ishu suffered gunshot injuries to his thigh and is undergoing treatment at hospital,” he said.

Sharma said the main accused identified as Sahil Kapoor alias Mannu was arrested within hours of the incident.

“During preliminary investigation, it came to light that groups led by Rishabh and Mannu were involved in illegal gambling activities. The duo had an argument on November 1 over a gambling problem, which was then resolved. Later on Saturday evening, both Rishabh and Mannu again got into a heated argument following which Mannu along with his accomplices attacked Rishabh and his friend and shot at them, Sharma said.

The police commissioner also added that the pistol and two empty cartridges in Sahil Kapoor’s possession were manufactured in one country. “There are already five criminal cases pending against him.”

The police commissioner said that four other people were involved in the case: Manav, Nannu Kapoor and Gaggi. A case was registered against them under the sections of murder, attempt to murder, rioting, intimidation and the Arms Act.

Meanwhile, Rishabh’s family members and friends blocked the Ram Mandi road after his death, demanding the arrest of the accused. The road blockade was lifted after the police assured that they would nab the main accused.