Panchkula, Sept. 8 -- Three months after the murder of 32-year-old kabaddi player Sonu Nolta, district police are facing growing criticism for their failure to arrest the main accused, Piyush Piplani and Ankush. Despite a massive nationwide manhunt that has reportedly cost around Rs.12 lakh, the duo remains at large.

The incident occurred on the night of June 5 outside Amravati Mall in Pinjore, where Nolta was fatally shot and his cousin was injured. Following the crime, Piplani and Ankush posted a video on social media taking responsibility and claiming ties to the Bishnoi gang.

A senior IPS officer revealed that police teams have conducted raids in far-flung locations like Bengaluru and Mumbai, but the accused have evaded capture. He ...