Mohali: In an extremely shocking incident, Vicky Middukhera, the former president of the Students Organisation of India (SOI), was reportedly shot dead in broad daylight by unidentified people on Saturday at Sector 71 in Mohali area of Punjab.

Upon knowing the tragic incident, police officials rushed to the site. Middukhera was soon taken to the hospital. Sharing details to media, Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police Satinder Singh said, "Four assailants chased Vicky Middukhera down and fired about 8-9rounds, killing him on the spot. Investigation is underway". Meanwhile, Police investigating the case said that empty shells have been recovered from the spot. The investigating team is scanning the CCTV footage from the area and making full efforts to trace the culprits.

Student leader Middukhera was actively involved in students’ politics and was once president of the Student Organisation of Panjab University, Chandigarh. He was considered instrumental in making SOI - the student wing of Shiromani Akali Dal. Later he was appointed as president of SOI's Chandigarh unit by SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal.

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