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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
High-end cars, followers & a murder; Nolta, Pilani lived on fast lane
Panchkula: Sonu Nolta, the national Kabaddi player shot dead in a case of targeted killing and the accused shooter, Piyush Piplani, had a significant following among local youth. They were operating from the small town of Pinjore and were known for their flashy lifestyles. They often flaunted high-end cars and modified jeeps on social media. Their online presence was characterised by styled moustaches, gym-toned physiques, and a train of young followers. According to the police, both individuals were heavily influenced by notorious gangsters like Bhupi Rana and Lawrence Bishnoi, even modelling aspects of their lifestyles after them. Piyush, whose Instagram account tagline reads, "Badnam hai, Gumnam nhi," has around 17,000 followers. He has also been seen getting photographed with local politicians. His reels and posts featured him in different jeeps and cars, with a gang of young men in tow. His grandfather's brother used to be a sarpanch back in the day. Presently, he ran a footwear shop. His father had passed away. "Though he has criminal cases, I thought he had mended his ways. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo However, this brutal murder has come as a shock. I do not know what he was thinking," said a man who knows him closely. Nolta also had a large fan following, with over 6,000 followers on Instagram. He loved flaunting his tattoos, followers and personal vehicles. His pictures have messages of "RIP," "miss u bro," "legend never dies," and heart emojis, reflecting his following among youth. "Nolta comes from a Rajput family from the Raitan belt in Morni. He is a local lad who made good money in business, so he earned a good following among the younger generation there. He shifted to Tipra, where he was running a good outlet on the highway and staying alone in another location in Tipra. Sonu has a criminal past, but he never used to trouble innocent people," said the man known to him closely. A local known to them told TOI that they were not big gangsters or criminals. Fifteen to 20 men were close to them. They often had spats but no one expected a murder. Also, there is no solid reason for a murder. Earlier, they used to work together. A senior police officer told TOI, "It is a matter of concern even for us that despite being involved in various criminal activities, they have a big following among youths. So it is sensitive for a place like Pinjore." Angles being probed: Police are working on several theories, including personal rivalry, a business deal gone wrong, a conflicting love interest etc. Police sources said that Piplani was allegedly working for a local politician involved in mining, while the victim was also allegedly involved in mining. They said that this may have been a factor. Police said that the Nexon car recovered from outside PGI belonged to Ishan, who was a friend of Nolta, which has complicated the case further. Since the car has bloodstains, police assume that the shooter may have injured himself during the attack, which may also have been preceded by a fight. Meanwhile, shocked by the incident, local advocate Deepanshu Bansal has appealed to the police to ensure safety of residents. Sonu and his friend Prince were coming out of a mall after watching a film when unknown assailants fired at least 12 rounds. Six bullets hit Sonu. One of the bullets lodged in his spine. Prince also suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh, and is under treatment at PGI. Piplani took responsibility of the murder online. MSID:: 121708690 413 |
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Punjab shocker: National kabaddi player Sonu Nolta shot dead; brother of Lawrence Bishnoi suspected behind killing
PACHKULA: A 32-year-old national kabaddi player was shot dead outside Cosmo Mall in Punjab late Thursday night, in what police suspect was a gang-linked targeted killing. The victim, Sonu Nolta, a native of Nolta village in Kalka near Panchkula, was attacked while sitting in his Mahindra Scorpio along with a friend and two women after watching a film. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident occurred around 10.30pm when assailants in a Maruti Swift opened fire, discharging at least 15 rounds. Police said Nolta was struck by seven bullets, including wounds to the head, chest, back and hand. He was declared dead on arrival at Sector-6 Civil Hospital in Panchkula. His friend, Prince (26), a resident of Mallah village in Pinjore, was hit in the thigh. He was later shifted to PGI Chandigarh due to his critical condition. Officers from the local police, Crime Branch teams from Sector-19 and Sector-26, as well as DCP Panchkula Shrishti Gupta, visited the crime scene. A forensic team collected evidence, including four bullet shells recovered from the location. The attack was reportedly captured on nearby CCTV footage, though police have not yet released the video. Shortly after the murder, a man named Piyush Pinjori, believed to be from Pinjore, uploaded a video to Instagram in which he claimed responsibility for the killing. A second man, identified as Ankuna, was also seen brandishing a pistol in another video claiming involvement in the attack. Police sources suggest the killing may have been carried out at the behest of Anmol Bishnoi, brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Though not officially confirmed by police, the Bishnoi gang has previously been linked to high-profile targeted killings. Nolta, known for organising events and parties, reportedly had a falling out with Piyush in recent months, although the exact motive remains under investigation. An autopsy is expected to be conducted on Friday. Police say a manhunt is underway to track down the attackers, who fled in the Swift car.
India Gazette
5 days ago
- India Gazette
Haryana: 1 dead, 1 injured in firing outside mall in Panchkula; probe underway
Panchkula (Haryana) [India], June 6 (ANI): One person was killed and another injured in a firing incident outside a mall in Haryana's Panchkula late on Thursday night, police officials said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Srishti Gupta confirmed that the deceased has been identified as Sonu Nolta. 'At around 10.45 pm, we received information that a firing incident took place. Upon reaching the spot, we came to know that two persons named Sonu Nolta and one other person were shot at by some miscreants. Sonu Nolta has died in the incident. The other person is out of danger... Some people have taken responsibility, we are investigating it further...' DCP Gupta told ANI. Further investigation is underway. Meanwhile, a separate tragic incident in Panchkula occurred earlier on May 27, when seven members of a family from Dehradun were found dead inside a car parked in Sector 27. The deceased were identified as Praveen Mittal (42), his parents, wife, two daughters, and a son. All seven bodies were found inside a locked car parked on the roadside, outside a house in the residential area. Panchkula DCP Himadri Kaushik and DCP Law and Order Amit Dahiya immediately reached the location and began an investigation. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Panchkula, Himadri Kaushik, said, 'We received information that six people have been brought to Ojas Hospital. When we reached here, we found out that they are all dead. Another person was brought to the Civil Hospital, Sector 6; he has also been declared dead. Prima facie, it looks like a matter of suicide. All the investigating officers are at the of the deceased are family members...' The police recovered a suicide note from the car. However, the full contents of the note were not disclosed. According to the police, the family appeared to be under immense financial pressure, which could have driven them to suicide. As per the preliminary investigation, the family consumed poison in a suspected case of mass suicide, possibly driven by heavy debt and financial distress. Sources said Praveen Mittal and his family had travelled from Dehradun to attend a Hanuman Katha event organised by Bageshwar Dham. The event had recently concluded, and the family was reportedly returning to Dehradun when they took the extreme step. A forensic team collected evidence from the scene. All seven bodies were taken to local private hospital mortuaries for postmortem examinations, which are expected to help confirm the cause of death and support the ongoing investigation. (ANI)
