Ludhiana, May 9 -- The death toll in the Machhiwara (Ratipur Road) clash has risen to two after Manpreet Singh, alias Mani, of Lakhowal succumbed to his injuries on Friday. Khanna police arrested three more persons in connection with the violence, taking the total number of arrests to eight, officials said. The attack took place on May 1 when Gagandeep Singh, alias Billa, of Haidon Bet village lost his life.

Manpreet Singh had been battling for life at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, after sustaining critical injuries in the clash. Despite intensive treatment, he could not survive.

Meanwhile, police said the efforts to arrest the remaining accused were intensified. Those arrested on Fri...