Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh Orders Probe Into Attack on Suresh Raina's Kin

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has ordered an SIT probe into the attack on India cricketer Suresh Raina’s relatives in Pathankot, in which his uncle and cousin were killed.

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Condoling the death of Raina's relatives, the CM tweeted: Have ordered SIT probe into the case and have asked @DGPPunjabPolice to identify & arrest the culprits at the earliest. Beta, my DC & SSP have met the family and we will make sure that the guilty are brought to justice.

Earlier in the day, Raina described the attack on his relatives in Pathankot as beyond horrible. My uncle was slaughtered to death, my bua & both my cousins had sever (sic) injuries. Unfortunately my cousin also passed away last night after battling for life for days. My bua (aunt) is still very very critical & is on life support," he said.

"Till date we don't know what exactly had happened that night & who did this. I request @PunjabPoliceInd to look into this matter. We at least deserve to know who did this heinous act to them. Those criminals should not be spared to commit more crimes. @capt_amarinder @CMOPb," he added. Raina's aunt is critical. His another cousin, Apin, 28, is out of danger.

The attack by robbers had taken place in Pathankot's Tharyal village on the night intervening August 19 and 20. While the cricketer's uncle died on the spot after sustaining head injuries, a 32-year-old cousin of Raina passed away at a private hospital on Monday night. According to police, three to four members of the notorious "Kale Kachhewala" gang attacked them while they were sleeping on the terrace of their house.