Uttar Pradesh Police, on Wednesday, arrested golfer Jyoti Singh Randhawa. The renowned golfer was arrested on the charges of poaching. A .22 rifle was recovered from Randhawa while he was detained in Bahraich by the local police. More details are awaited on the incident.

The Indian professional golfer was previously ranked in the top 100 of the official World Golfing rankings between the years 2004-2009. Jyoti Singh Randhawa has been a regular participant in Asian and European Tours. Uttar Pradesh: Three Arrested for Specially-Abled Woman’s Murder, Rape Attempt.

News Update on Jyoti Singh Randhawa:

The 46-year-old golfer remained in the limelight in the past decade majorly. After turning a professional golfer in the year 1994, Randhawa’s wins’ count in his career stands at 16 currently. More information on his arrest in Uttar Pradesh is awaited.

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