In a shocking turn of events on Monday night during the Diwali festival, 27-year-old wrestler Mani, also known as Pehlwan, lost his life after being shot by unknown assailants outside his home in Kapurthala, Punjab. The incident occurred around 7:30 PM, abruptly transforming the family's joyous Diwali celebrations into a mourning session. Mani, the son of Bagga and a resident of Mohalla Mehtabgarh, was hit by a bullet in his chest while lighting fireworks outside his house. Despite immediate medical attention at the Civil Hospital in Kapurthala, doctors declared him dead on arrival. According to his father, Bagga, Mani was a promising wrestler with no known disputes or enmities. The family's tragedy deepened as they grappled with Mani's sudden demise. Mani had recently married a woman from Begowal and is survived by his parents and four sisters. The shooting incident has sent ripples of fear through the area, prompting an ongoing police investigation. DSP Sheetal Singh and a police team are currently at the scene, confirming Mani's death due to gunshot wounds. The authorities are recording statements from family members for further investigation, aiming to uncover the motive behind this senseless killing and identify the perpetrators.