The three motorcycle-borne assailants who killed an area Shiv Sena chief in Punjab’s Moga on Thursday evening claimed accountability for the crime by posting a video on Instagram on Friday.
The Shiv Sena chief, recognized as Mangat Rai alias Manga, was shot lifeless late on Thursday evening whereas a boy was additionally injured within the assault.
The confession video went viral on social media even earlier than the police may attain the accused. The attackers stated that they have been upset with Mangat Rai, who, they claimed, used to extort cash from them by threatening them, as a consequence of which they killed him.
One of many three assailants additionally took accountability for the firing at an area salon and stated that he had private points with the salon proprietor. They stated that the boy was hit by a bullet by mistake as they aimed for Mangat Rai.
Mangat Rai, the Moga district head belonging to the Shiv Sena Shinde faction, was shot lifeless by the three motorbike riders. A CCTV video of the assault has additionally surfaced which reveals how three attackers chased him.
Mangat Rai tried to climb the door of a home and get inside to avoid wasting his life, however the attackers opened fireplace at him. They continued firing at Manga as he tried his finest to flee.
The incident occurred when Manga (52), who had stepped out of the home to purchase groceries, was shot at by the attackers at round 10 pm.
The bullet initially missed Manga and hit a 12-year-old boy who was passing by way of the realm, police stated. Manga then instantly fled the scene on a two-wheeler, however the assailants chased him.
After getting shot, Manga was taken to a hospital by the police, the place he was declared lifeless by docs. The injured boy was initially admitted to the Moga Civil Hospital however was later referred to a different hospital for higher remedy, police added.
