India, Dec. 17 -- In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police on Wednesday arrested Harpinder Singh, alias Middu, of Naushehra Pannuan in Tarn Taran district in connection with the murder of kabaddi player-cum-promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh, alias Rana Balachauria, 30, in Mohali on December 15.

The accused was apprehended following an exchange of fire with a police team in Mohali, Punjab Police posted on X.

"During the operation, the accused sustained injuries and has been shifted to a hospital. Two police personnel were also injured during the chase and are receiving medical treatment," the police said.

Preliminary investigation reveals that the accused, the first to be arrested in the case, has been involved in several heinous crimes.

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