Gym owner killed by motorcycle gunmen in Hansi, Haryana

A gym owner was shot and killed by two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle in Hansi, Haryana, early Thursday morning. The victim, Kapil Redhu, 26, was conducting an outdoor exercise session for a group near Fawara Chowk when the attack occurred around 5:30 a.m.

Police said one of the riders fired approximately 10 rounds at Redhu at close range before fleeing with his accomplice. Redhu sustained gunshot injuries to his back and head and was declared dead after being rushed to a hospital. A woman, Shikha, who was warming up nearby, was injured by bullet fragments and was taken to a private hospital in Hisar for treatment.

CCTV footage of the incident circulated widely, showing the attackers arriving on a motorcycle. The pillion rider, whose face was partially visible, got down and fired multiple shots. The assailants were wearing helmets, and police have released a photo of the motorcycle taken from another camera as they fled. A preliminary investigation suggested the suspects fled toward Tosham in Bhiwani district.

An audio message purportedly released by a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang later surfaced, claiming responsibility for the murder. In the message, a speaker...