Ludhiana, Aug. 5 -- Machhiwara police shot and apprehended a contract killer late Monday night. The accused, Saleem, a kabaddi player from Rurka village, was injured in an encounter and is now hospitalised. Saleem was arrested in connection with the July 29 shooting of a local youth, Jaspreet Singh. The encounter occurred during a weapon recovery operation when Saleem allegedly attempted to escape by snatching an inspector's service weapon. Police believe the attack on Jaspreet Singh was a contract killing ordered from abroad.

The police have recovered the revolver and magazine used in the attack. According to SP Pawanjeet Singh, a preliminary investigation suggests a conspiracy from overseas, and further interrogation is underway to det...