Shiv Sena Leader Mangat Rai Manga Killed in Punjab; Three Suspects Arrested After Police Encounter

Mangat Rai Manga was shot dead in Moga while buying milk; police arrested three suspects following a shootout near Malout.

Mangat Rai Manga, district president of the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) in Moga, Punjab, was fatally shot on Thursday night by three assailants while purchasing milk.
An 11-year-old boy was injured in the crossfire when the attackers missed their initial shot at Manga, who fled on a two-wheeler but was later killed after being pursued and shot again.
The suspects, identified as Arun Kumar Singh, Arun aka Deepu, and Rajveer, were arrested by Punjab Police during a late-night encounter near Malout in Muktsar district; two suspects sustained injuries in the exchange of fire.
Police are investigating the motive, citing possible personal rivalry, though Manga's family denies he had any known enmities; six suspects have been named in the case based on the family's complaint.
Protests erupted in Moga, with family members and local groups demanding justice, government support, and improvements in law enforcement.