Punjab: Man shot dead in Patiala market, assailant flees

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A 45-year-old man was shot dead by an unidentified motorcycle-borne man in Yadvindra Enclave market on Nabha Road on Thursday, police said.

The victim was identified as Darshan Kumar, a resident of Sunam area, they said.

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Police said the incident took place at around 10.15 am and added that the assailant fled after firing.

Kumar was admitted at the Government Rajindra Hospital in a critical condition where he succumbed, police said.

Police said an investigation in the matter was underway.

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