Ludhiana, Feb. 5 -- Notorious criminal Sagar Neutron, classified as a 'category A' gangster, died on Tuesday of medical reasons at a government hospital in Chandigarh, officials aware of the development said.

After his demise, a controversy erupted as Neutron's kin said they suspect foul play and will move Punjab and Haryana high court for a judicial or Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry.

Police said Neutron was diabetic, which affected his internal organs, and his health deteriorated quickly, causing his ultimate demise.

However, Neutron's counsel Sahil Sharma refuted the diabetes claims. He said the deceased was produced in court on January 21 and was in good health at the time. Sharma said he suspects 'foul play' and will...