In a shocking postscript to a violent crime, valuable items including gold jewellery and a licensed pistol were stolen from a prominent Kabaddi promoter as he was being rushed to hospital after a fatal shooting in Mohali. The incident adds a grim layer to the tragedy that unfolded during a Kabaddi Cup event earlier this month.
Chaos After Shooting Leads to Theft
According to a police complaint, Kabaddi promoter Kunwar Digvijay Rana Balachauria was attacked and shot during a Kabaddi Cup event at Sohana on December 15, 2025. In the frantic moments that followed, as efforts were made to shift the critically injured man to a hospital, unidentified persons allegedly stole his valuables. The complaint, filed by his father Kanwar Rajiv Singh, states that an eight-tola gold chain, a 10-tola gold kada (bracelet), an iPhone 16, and a licensed .45 bore pistol went missing.
Acting on the complaint, the Sohana police have registered a case against unknown accused. DSP (City-2) Harsimran Singh Bal confirmed the registration of the case and stated that the matter is under investigation, with efforts underway to recover the stolen items.
The Mysterious Case of the Pistol and Nihang Attire
Intriguing details have emerged about how the licensed firearm was taken. Sources indicate that an event manager had initially taken possession of Rana's iPhone and pistol for safekeeping. However, amid the tense and chaotic scene, a man dressed in traditional Nihang attire approached the manager.
This individual introduced himself as an associate of the injured promoter and took the pistol from the manager's waist. With Rana's condition critical and the priority being to get him to the hospital, the manager could not verify the man's identity. The impersonator allegedly exploited this situation and fled with the weapon.
Police investigations have reportedly traced the suspect, identified as a resident of Malout village near Bathinda. Teams visited his village and spoke to his family, urging them to convince him to return the weapon. The suspect is currently believed to be staying in Mohali and is not in contact with his family. Police teams are actively searching for him in the area.
Public Appeal for Return of Stolen Jewellery
Meanwhile, Rupinder Singh Rupa Sohana, the main organiser of the Kabaddi Cup and a figure close to Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh, has made a heartfelt public appeal for the return of the stolen gold jewellery. Addressing the media, he urged the person who took the items to return them discreetly.
"Whoever has taken the jewellery should return it secretly," he said. "We are ready to pay the full value of the items in return. We just want to ensure that Rana’s parents get their son’s last memories back." He also issued a warning, stating that if the police trace the accused later, no help would be possible, and appealed for a voluntary return of the belongings.
The case highlights the lawlessness that can ensue in the aftermath of a violent public crime. The Mohali police now face the dual challenge of investigating the murder and solving the robbery that compounded the family's grief during a moment of extreme crisis.
