Kabaddi coach from Punjab shot dead in Philippines

Village residents said that Gurpreet had gone to Philippines around four years back to earn his livelihood. Apart from running a business, he also used to give kabaddi coaching to youths at Manila. He was allegedly shot dead at his home after he had returned from work.

Villagers demanded that government should bring his mortal remains back home for cremation.

Gurpreet was shot in head by unidentified assailants who barged into his home.

Villagers said that some years back, Gurpreet had migrated to Canada while his wife and son were living in Philippines. Since some years he too had shifted to Philippines.

His parents and brothers are back home in Moga village.

Earlier on 14 March 2022, UK-based international kabaddi player Sandeep Singh Sandhu alias Nangal Ambian was shot dead at Mallian Khurd of Jalandhar where he was participating in a tournament. Nine accused were arrested in the case.