A 58-year-old uncle of Indian cricketer Suresh Raina died while four members of his family sustained injuries allegedly in an attack by armed robbers in Punjab’s Pathankot district. The deceased has been identified as Ashok Kumar, a government contractor.
According to police, the incident took place at Thariyal village in Punjab’s Pathankot last week.
Kumar’s elder brother Shyam Lal confirmed that the victim was the cricketer’s uncle. He said Raina is expected to visit the village.
According to police, robbers decamped with some cash and gold from the house.
Kumar’s 80-year-old mother Satya Devi, his wife Asha Devi, sons Apin and Kuashal suffered injuries, said the police.
While Satya Devi has been discharged from hospital, others are still undergoing treatment, said Pathankot Superintendent of Police Prabhjot Singh Virk.
