Ludhiana, Feb. 6 -- A day after category A gangster Sagar Neutron died at a government hospital in Chandigarh, his family members and supporters on Wednesday afternoon blocked traffic at Professor Mohan Singh Chowk (Aarti Chowk) by laying his body on the road.

The protesters alleged Neutron was 'murdered' by the police and jail authorities and sought an independent probe into the matter. They pushed for the arrest of the officials responsible for his death. The protest led to a traffic jam and hassled commuters.

Meanwhile, Neutron's last rites were performed at the cremation ground in Civil Lines. The deceased gangster's wife also attended the cremation after being granted a temporary release from jail. Division number 8 station-house o...