Belagavi Police investigate suspicious death of businessman, Body exhumed for autopsy
Belagavi: The Belagavi city police have launched an investigation into the death of businessman Santosh Padmannavar, whose body was exhumed for an autopsy following concerns raised by his daughter regarding the circumstances of his demise.
Santosh Padmannavar, 47, passed away on October 9. His daughter, Sanjana Padmannavar, 18, who was studying in Bengaluru, returned home for the cremation, which was conducted according to Lingayat traditions. Initially, Sanjana was informed that her father's death was due to a cardiac arrest and that his eyes were donated as per his wishes. However, she found it difficult to believe that her otherwise healthy father could have died from a heart attack.
Sanjana's suspicions intensified when she discovered that footage from multiple CCTV cameras at their home had been deleted. Concerned about her mother Uma’s potential involvement, she, with the support of relatives, filed a complaint with the police.
In response to the complaint, police exhumed Santosh’s body for an autopsy. Preliminary investigations indicated potential foul play, as CCTV footage obtained from neighbors revealed two individuals entering the family home around the time of the death.
Belagavi Police Commissioner Ida Martin Marbaniang stated, “We are currently questioning four individuals, including the victim's mother Uma and two maids. We expect to gain more clarity once the autopsy report is received.
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Kohli's U-19 teammate Amanpreet Singh Gill dies at 36
New Delhi (PTI): Former India U-19 and Punjab medium pacer Amanpreet Singh Gill died at the age of 36 in Chandigarh on Wednesday, leaving the cricket fraternity in mourning.
The cause of death is not yet known.
Gill, who was Virat Kohli's U-19 teammate, featured in six first-class matches for Punjab, picking up 11 wickets.
He was also part of the Punjab franchise (Kings XI Punjab) in the inaugural Indian Premier League season, and later served as a member of Punjab's senior selection committee.
"Punjab Cricket Association deeply mourns the sad demise of Amanpreet Singh Gill, former Punjab cricketer and Member, Senior Selection Committee Punjab,” the Punjab Cricket Association announced on X.
"Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family in this difficult time."
Two-time World Cup-winning India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also paid tribute to Gill.
"Deeply saddened to hear about Amanpreet Singh Gill’s passing. Shared the dressing room in our early days, he was a quiet, hardworking cricketer who loved the game. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Om Shanti,” Singh posted on X.
Gill played five Youth ODIs and one Youth Test for India in 2007.
In the longer format, he claimed the wicket of former Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera.
However, he did not make the Virat Kohli-led India U-19 side that went on to win the 2008 World Cup.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Amanpreet Singh Shergill, who proudly represented Punjab and was a part of the Punjab Kings family. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire cricketing fraternity,” Punjab Kings posted on their official Instagram account.
