Suresh Raina's 58-year-old uncle died from an alleged attack by robbers in Punjab's Pathankot district. A group of four members of the “kale kachhewala” gang had attacked while the family was asleep on the terrace of their residence in Thariyal Village near Madhopur on August 19.The report in english.jagran.com mentioned that the attackers used lethal weapons when they were in their sleep.

This incident took place on the night of August 19 and 20, Ashok kumar died while four members of his family were severely injured, namely his wife Asha rani, his sons kaushal and Appan, and his 80 years old mother Satya devi.

The deceased has been identified as Ashok Kumar, a government contractor, Kumar’s elder brother Shyam Lal confirmed that the victim was the cricketer’s uncle.

Robber's eloped with some cash and gold from the deceased house

Image source: The New Indian Express

CSK CEO KS Vishwanathan tweeted, Suresh Raina has returned to India for personal reasons and will be unavailable for the remainder of the IPL season. Chennai Super Kings offers complete support to Suresh and his family during this time.

Suresh Raina has returned to India for personal reasons and will be unavailable for the remainder of the IPL season. Chennai Super Kings offers complete support to Suresh and his family during this time.

KS Viswanathan
CEO — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 29, 2020

[A case under Sections 458, 459, 460 of the Indian Penal Code has been registered,”told Ravinder Singh Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dhar Kalan). #source: The Hindu ]

 Dhoni tweeted, Take care Champ @imraina, We are always with you.

Take care Champ @Imraina, We are always with you. ????????#MSDhoni • @MSDhoni • #SureshRaina pic.twitter.com/8W04tFn4kx — DHONIsm™ ❤️ (@DHONIism) August 29, 2020