14 Apr 2008

India marathon-boy coach murdered

The coach of India's famous six-year-old marathon runner Budhia Singh has been shot dead in the eastern state of Orissa, police say.

Biranchi Das was killed after being approached by three attackers at his judo club in the city of Bhubaneswar.

Police ruled out any link to his involvement with Budhia Singh.

Under Mr Das, Budhia began running at three and once ran 65km (40 miles) without rest. Mr Das later faced charges of torture.

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