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Shiv Sena Leader Mangat Rai Manga Killed in Punjab Shooting

The Moga district president of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena was chased and fatally shot by three assailants, with a child injured in the crossfire.

  • Mangat Rai Manga, a Shiv Sena leader, was shot dead on Thursday night in Moga, Punjab, while buying milk near his home.
  • Three bike-borne attackers fired multiple shots, with one bullet injuring a 12-year-old boy before Manga was fatally struck during a chase.
  • CCTV footage captured Manga's attempts to evade the assailants, including scaling a gate, before he was ultimately shot and killed.
  • The shooters claimed responsibility for the murder in a social media video, alleging personal grievances against Manga, including threats and extortion claims.
  • Police have arrested three suspects after a shootout, while protests erupted demanding justice, government support for the family, and improved law enforcement.
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