Kabaddi Promoter Murder: Main Shooter Killed in Encounter
Karann Pathak alias 'Defaulter', the prime accused in kabaddi promoter Rana Balachauria's murder, was shot dead in a police encounter in Mohali after escaping custody.
Karann Pathak alias 'Defaulter', the prime accused in kabaddi promoter Rana Balachauria's murder, was shot dead in a police encounter in Mohali after escaping custody.
Karan Defaulter, the prime accused in Rana Balachauriya's murder, was shot dead in a police encounter on Airport Road. He had escaped custody days earlier by attacking an officer.
Punjab police shot dead gangster Karan, the prime accused in the murder of kabaddi player Rana Balachauria, during an encounter in Balachaur. The incident highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts against organized crime in the state.
A Mohali court sends three accused arrested in Kolkata to police remand for three days in the murder case of kabaddi promoter Kunwar Digvijay Singh. Total arrests now stand at eight.
Reserve Bank of India defeated Ashoka Jyoti Club by 8 wickets in a KDMA league match. In other sports, Spark Club won a cricket tournament and wrestling teams were announced for UP state championship.
Police detail the elaborate escape route of shooters who killed Kabaddi player Rana Balachauria in Mohali, spanning six states via taxis and trains before arrests in Kolkata.
Girls from Fatehabad, Haryana, have made headlines by dominating a kabaddi tournament, challenging gender norms and inspiring young athletes across the region.
Three Punjab-based Dony Bal Bambiha gang members arrested near Howrah station after police traced money trail from Punjab to Kolkata UPI accounts. They face charges in kabaddi player Kanwar Digvijay Singh's murder.
Punjab Police arrests nine individuals, including shooters, for the murders of AAP-backed sarpanch Jarmal Singh and kabaddi promoter Kunwar Digvijay Singh. DGP Gaurav Yadav details the operations.
Kolkata Police STF and Howrah City Police arrested three Bambiha gang members from a Howrah hotel. They allegedly killed a kabaddi player in Mohali last month and fled to Kolkata.
Police from five states arrested three Bambiha gang members in Howrah for the daylight murder of kabaddi promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh. The shooters posed as selfie hunters.
Punjab Police arrests two shooters from Howrah in the murder of kabaddi promoter Rana Balachauria. The killing is linked to control over lucrative kabaddi tournaments. High Court takes suo motu cognisance.
The 6th Jarkhar Sports Festival starts on Feb 13, featuring athletics, kabaddi & more. A key event for Punjab's rural sports culture. Read details.
Karnataka clinched the overall title at the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 in Diu with 16 golds. Tamil Nadu and Manipur secured second and third place. Read the full results and highlights.
Hisar Heroes, the new Pro Kabaddi League franchise, is set to make its debut. Led by coach Rakesh Kumar, the team blends youth and experience to create a winning story.
Awadh Ramdoots concluded their UPKL league campaign on a high note, securing a comprehensive 7-wicket win against Purvanchal Panthers. Read the full match report and analysis here.
Rajasthan's men's and women's kabaddi teams delivered dominant performances to secure their spots in the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 finals in Diu. Read about their impressive semi-final victories.
Amit Munda, 14, died after a kabaddi injury at Gidhibas Eklavya school in Keonjhar. Family alleges negligence; police probe launched. Read the full details.
The Kabaddi Champions League trophy tour electrified Haryana's heartland, visiting Hisar, Fatehabad, and Sirsa. Local legends and aspiring players celebrated the sport's legacy. Read more!
Ganga Kings of Mirzapur pulled off a stunning 5-run victory over Gazab Ghaziabad in the UPKL, effectively ending their opponent's top-four playoff hopes. Read the full match report.
Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh gifted Swift Dzire and i20 cars to kabaddi players at Gurdwara Singh Shaheeda in Sohana. The ceremony, originally planned for a tournament, was moved after a promoter's death.
Ludhiana police arrest five for aiding shooters in ex-kabaddi player Gagandeep Singh's murder. The brazen killers allegedly taunted the victim's family. Read the latest updates.
Recent killings linked to kabaddi reveal a high-stakes underworld of betting syndicates and gang rivalries in Punjab's traditional sport. Explore the dark transformation.
Lucknow Lions ended Yamuna Yoddhas' winning streak with a 40-36 victory in UPKL. Key performances from Pankaj and Mohit sealed the crucial win. Read the full match report and analysis.
Family of former kabaddi player Gagandeep Singh, murdered in Ludhiana, refuses cremation until all accused are held. Police have arrested one suspect. Details inside.
Rising kabaddi star Dadaso Pujari has achieved a unique feat by participating in all Khelo India events. The Maharashtra athlete now targets glory at the Khelo India Beach Games 2026.
Former kabaddi player Gagandeep Singh, 36, was shot dead in Ludhiana's Manuke village. Assailants brazenly informed his family to collect his body. This is the third murder in Punjab in three days, sparking political outrage.
A 36-year-old former Kabaddi player was shot dead in Ludhiana's grain market. Police have booked five, detained one. The murder is linked to a dispute over an assault on a friend.
Sangam Challengers overcame a Kanpur Warriors fightback to win by 7 runs in the UPKL. The victory propels them to second place in the points table. Read the full match report.
The killing of promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh exposes kabaddi's transformation into a Rs 100-crore battleground in Punjab, linked to gangs, betting, and crime. Read the full investigation.