Indian gym owner shot dead in brazen daylight attack; gang claims responsibility
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A gym owner and coach in India was shot and killed outside his gym by two men on a motorcycle.
- The victim, identified as Kapil Redhu, sustained at least 10 gunshot wounds in the pre-dawn attack.
- Police suspect a gang-related motive, as Redhu had prior criminal cases including murder charges, and a group claimed responsibility online, threatening others.
A 25-year-old gym owner and coach in India's northern Haryana state was fatally shot 10 times outside his "Red Gym" in Hansi town on June 11. Kapil Redhu was conducting an outdoor training session with five to six students when two assailants on a motorcycle approached. One attacker dismounted and fired multiple shots at Redhu from behind. The brazen daylight attack was captured on surveillance cameras, showing the assailants calmly leaving the scene.
The victim sustained at least 10 gunshot wounds.
Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential gang-related killing. Redhu was reportedly out on bail and had faced at least four criminal cases, including two for murder, one for assault, and one for violating firearms laws. This suggests a history of violence connected to his activities.
Redhu had prior criminal cases, including two for murder, one for assault, and one for violating firearms laws.
Shortly after the shooting, a social media account, "Hari Boxer Sundar Hanshi," claimed responsibility for the murder. The post accused Redhu of being involved in a previous shooting targeting their gang members, acting as a "planner and supporter." The group also issued a direct threat to Redhu's associates, warning they would be next. The gunmen remain at large.
Redhu had previously been involved in a shooting targeting their gang members, acting as a 'planner and supporter.'
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.