Suresh Raina's 'relative' killed in attack by robbers, 4 family members sustained injuries

A 58-year-old man said to be a relative of cricketer Suresh Raina died while four members of his family sustained injuries allegedly in an attack by robbers, police said on Saturday. deceased has been identified as Ashok Kumar, a government contractor. incident took place at Thariyal vill in Punjab's Pathankot district on night intervening August 19 and 20, police said. 

According to m, three to four members of torious Kale Kachhewala gang h come with an intention to loot, attacked Ashok Kumar and his family members at ir house in Thariyal vill near Mhopur of Pathankot. At time of attack, y were sleeping at terrace of ir house. Ashok Kumar, who h suffered he injuries, died while four ors sustained injuries, said police. 

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Kumar's death was also confirmed by Pathankot Senior Superintendent of Police Gulneet Singh Khurana. As far as Kumar's relation with cricketer Raina, SSP said he has confirmation about it. He may be a relative, he said. We are investigating matter, said SSP. According to police, robbers decamped with some cash and gold from house.  

Kumar's 80-year-old mor Satya Devi, his wife Asha Devi, sons Apin and Kuashal suffered injuries, said police. While Satya Devi has been discharged from hospital, ors are still undergoing treatment, said Pathankot Superintendent of Police Prabhjot Singh Virk.

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