Ludhiana, Oct. 23 -- A 34-year-old businessman, belonging to the family that runs the decades-old Pandit Ji Chole Kulche eatery, was allegedly shot dead by a friend during an argument during a birthday celebration at an upscale residential complex on Pakhowal Road on Wednesday night. The incident took place at Green World Homes in Daad village.

The deceased, Rahul Sharma, was rushed by friends to Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), where he succumbed to his injuries. Police have registered a murder case against nine persons based on the statement of Rahul's father, Kuldeep Kumar Sharma, 64. The prime suspect, Gagandeep Arora of Moga, allegedly opened fire from his licensed firearm. Four police teams have been constituted to tra...