India, June 12 -- Renowned pistol shooter and India's high performance coach in the 25m pistol discipline Jaspal Rana passed away here on Friday. He was 49.

Rana had undergone a procedure to get a stent placed in his heart recently after experiencing chest pain and discomfort during the ISSF World Cup in Munich. He died in in Max Hospital, Saket.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolence message on the death of the shooting legend.

"Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Jaspal Rana Ji. His passing is a profound loss to the world of Indian sports. He brought immense glory to the nation through his extraordinary achievements in shooting", PM Modi posted on his official X account.

"Equally remarkable was his contribution as a...