| Gagandeep Singh Shot in Meerut | Under 19 Indian Cricketer |
| Saturday, 10 October 2009 06:48 |
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Emerging cricketer and Under-19 player Gagandeep Singh was shot dead by some miscreants in a hotel in Meerut. The incident occurred at 11:30 pm on Friday night. The police arrested six people in connection with the murder of Gagandeep. The murder weapons was also recovered.
According to sources, Gagandeep and his friends were standing outside a hotel, which was selling 'kebabs'. There was an altercation between the hotel owner and the miscreants over 'kebabs', following which the goons started firing. Gagandeep Singh was accidentally killed, while the hotel owner was also shot dead.
The 18-year-old Gagandeep and hotel owner Shahnawaz were rushed to a hospital, but they were declared brought dead. Another man was injured in the incident. Gagandeep represented India in an U-19 series in Australia six months ago.
Full name Gagandeep Singh
Born October 3, 1981, Ludhiana, Punjab
Current age 28 years 7 days
Major teams India Green, Kings XI Punjab, Punjab
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm medium-fast
Among the six accused, who were arrested by the Meerut police this morning, the main accused Rahul is the son of a police constable. According to reports, he will be charged under National Security Act (NSA).
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