Panchkula, May 15 -- Gopal Kumar, a key accused in kabaddi player Sonu Nolta murder case, has been arrested, Panchkula police said on Thursday. He allegedly helped the main shooters - Piyush Piplani and Ankush Solanki - hide after committing the crime and also assisted in conducting reconnaissance before the murder, officials said. The accused was also involved in arranging weapons, sharing the victim's location and planning the execution of the crime, they added.Sonu Nolta was shot dead by armed assailants outside a mall in Amravati area of the district on June 5, 2025 owing to some personal rivalry. Twelve persons have been arrested so far in connection with the crime.

Gopal, a resident of Sukhomajri village in Pinjore, was arrested on...