The firing took place at the wrestling centre which is adjacent to a private college.
According to police, the firing took place due to an old rivalry.
The Police reached the spot after getting information and took the injured to a nearby hospital. Police have taken custody of the bodies and sent them for post-mortem.
Further investigation is underway, police said.
Women wrestlers, coach among five killed in firing at Rohtak s Mehar Singh Akhada
Women wrestlers, coach among five killed in firing at Rohtak s Mehar Singh Akhada
Rohtak firing: Seven people suffered bullet injuries in the firing. Five people have died and two have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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UPDATED: February 13, 2021 01:08 IST
According to police officials, some enmity amongst wrestling coaches could have led to the firing in the akhada. (PTI photo)
Five people were killed and two injured in a firing at a wrestling centre (akhada) in Rohtak, Haryana on Friday. The firing took place at Mehar Singh Akhada in Rohtak. The centre is adjacent to a private college.