India, Dec. 15 -- A kabaddi player was critically injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire during a kabaddi match in Mohali on Monday, triggering panic at a venue packed with spectators. The injured player, Rana Balachauria, was also one of the organisers of the event.

The incident occurred around 5.30 pm at a ground in Sector 82, where a kabaddi tournament was underway.

According to police and eyewitnesses, the match was in progress when gunshots rang out, sending players and spectators scrambling for cover. The sound of the firing was also captured in the live recording of the match.

Balachauria sustained gunshot injuries to the head and face and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors said his condition was c...