Punjab: Cricketer Suresh Raina's 'relative' killed in attack by robbers
Chandigarh: A 58-year-old man said to be a relative of cricketer Suresh Raina died while four members of his family sustained injuries allegedly in an attack by robbers in Punjab's Pathankot district.
The deceased has been identified as Ashok Kumar, a government contractor.
According to police, the incident took place at Thariyal village in Punjab's Pathankot on the night intervening on August 19 and 20.
Though some media reporters suggested that Kumar is a relative of Raina, a senior police officer said they can't confirm it as of now.
According to them, three to four members of the notorious Kale Kachhewala gang had come with an intention to loot, attacked Ashok Kumar and his family members at their house in Thariyal village near Madhopur of Pathankot.
At the time of the attack, they were sleeping at the terrace of their house.
Ashok Kumar, who had suffered head injuries, died while the others sustained injuries, said police.
Kumar's death was also confirmed by Pathankot Senior Superintendent of Police Gulneet Singh Khurana.
As far as Kumar's relation with cricketer Raina is concerned, the SSP said he has no confirmation about it. He may be a relative, he said.
We are investigating the matter, said the SSP.
According to police, robbers decamped with some cash and gold from the house.
Kumar's 80-year-old mother Satya Devi, his wife Asha Devi, sons Apin and Kaushal suffered injuries, said police.
While Satya Devi has been discharged from hospital, others are still undergoing treatment, said Pathankot Superintendent of Police Prabhjot Singh Virk.
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Iran says Ayatollah Khamenei “steadfast, actively commanding field"
Tehran: A senior member of the office of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is being quoted by Iranian media amid conflicting reports about his status in the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States.
According to Iranian media reports, the official said, “Ayatollah Khamenei is steadfast and resolute, and is actively commanding the field.” The remarks were made in response to widespread unverified reports circulated in some foreign media that claimed the supreme leader had been killed in recent US–Israeli strikes on Iran.
The statement counters reports suggesting a change in Iran’s leadership after the military escalation. There has been no independent confirmation of Khamenei’s status.
