Ludhiana, Oct. 4 -- A 20-year-old man, Monu Kumar, was shot dead by his rivals during a clash that broke out while his family was performing a puja (religious ceremony) in Fauji Colony at around 10 pm on Thursday. This was the third murder in 24 hours in the city. Police identified the main accused as Pawan Sherpuria and his accomplices, all of whom are absconding.

Monu's uncle Guddu Kumar, who also suffered injuries in the attack, recounted that he was on his way to the family's gathering when he was informed about the assault. "When I reached there, Monu was already bleeding from a bullet wound. As I tried to intervene, they attacked me as well," he said.

Monu's brother Sonu Kumar alleged that the accused were involved in drug peddlin...