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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AAP slams BJP, calls party's claims about CAG report 'manufactured and baseless'
New Delhi, Jan 12: AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar on Saturday accused the BJP of fabricating false allegations against the Delhi government and dismissed the party's claims about a CAG report as "manufactured and baseless."
Responding to the BJP's claims about the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, Kakkar alleged during a press conference here that the report presented by the BJP was not authentic and had neither been seen by key stakeholders, including the chief minister and the LG, nor listed on the CAG's official website.
"The report they are showing is fake and manufactured in their office. It holds no credibility. This is the same strategy the BJP uses repeatedly to mislead people with false allegations," Kakkar said.
Referring to previous allegations levelled by the BJP, including those in the liquor policy case, Kakkar claimed even the Supreme Court had dismissed their claims as baseless.
"The Dwarka Expressway project, built under the BJP, was initially estimated to cost Rs 7.5 crore but escalated to Rs 705 crore. Instead of addressing such instances of corruption, the BJP is busy making fake allegations," Kakkar said, adding that the party is filling its own pockets under the guise of schemes like Ayushman Bharat.
Kakkar went on to praise former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, calling him a leader who has transformed Delhi through initiatives like free electricity, water, world-class education, healthcare, and free bus rides for women.
She also dismissed the BJP as a "faceless and directionless party" that thrives on baseless accusations and misinformation.
Earlier in the day, BJP leader Anurag Thakur, during a press conference, claimed that the CAG report had highlighted 10 major findings about the excise policy, which was scrapped by the AAP government amid controversy.
Thakur said former Kejriwal must answer the questions raised by the report. "He will have to explain who pocketed the money," Thakur said, accusing Kejriwal of being the kingpin of the scam.
BJP president J P Nadda claimed the CAG report has exposed intentional lapses, leading to a loss of Rs 2,026 crore to the exchequer.
Nadda said on X, "Intoxicated by power, high on misgovernance. 'AAP'DA model of loot in full display and that too on something like liquor."
He said it is just a matter of a few weeks before the AAP government is voted out and punished for its misdeeds.
"The CAG Report on 'Liquorgate' exposes @ArvindKejriwal and @AamAadmiParty Gov. Intentional 'Lapses' in Policy Implementation. Rs 2026 Cr Loss to Exchequer money," he alleged.
The then chief minister Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia were arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the case of alleged corruption in framing the excise policy, which was later scrapped.
Both were released on bail after spending months behind bars.
Intoxicated by power, high on misgovernance.
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) January 11, 2025
‘AAP’DA model of loot in full display and that too on something like liquor.
Just a matter of a few weeks before they are voted out and punished for their misdeeds.
CAG Report on 'Liquorgate' exposes @ArvindKejriwal and…
Visionless, Faceless BJP, जब मुंह खोलती है झूठ बोलती है। pic.twitter.com/CPmSeKmygC
— Priyanka Kakkar (@PKakkar_) January 11, 2025
CAG की तथाकथित फर्जी रिपोर्ट को BJP दिल्ली में कर रही फैलाने की कोशिश | AAP Spokesperson @PKakkar_ की महत्वपूर्ण प्रेसवार्ता | LIVE https://t.co/6nNwUVesGW
— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) January 11, 2025
