Gangster Karan Defaulter Killed in Mohali Encounter, Key Accused in Rana Balachoria Murder

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News18•17-01-2026, 09:43
Gangster Karan Defaulter Killed in Mohali Encounter, Key Accused in Rana Balachoria Murder
- •Notorious gangster Karan Defaulter, main shooter in the Rana Balachoria murder case, was killed in an encounter with Mohali Police in Kharar.
- •Karan Defaulter, associated with the Bambiha gang, was absconding and fired upon police when surrounded, leading to retaliatory action.
- •Rana Balachoria, a Kabbadi promoter, was shot dead on December 15 in Mohali; the Donny Bal gang claimed responsibility, linking it to gang warfare.
- •Police investigation revealed three accused, including Karan Defaulter, were arrested in Kolkata after a planned escape route involving multiple cities.
- •The conspiracy is linked to gangster Donny Bal, with handlers operating from Europe; police are still searching for the second shooter, Aditya.
Why It Matters: Key accused gangster Karan Defaulter was killed in a police encounter, a major breakthrough in the Rana Balachoria murder case.
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