He shot a classy 246.4 while second placed Sarabjot Singh of Haryana was well behind with a score of 243.9, even as world number two Abhishek Verma settled for bronze in a high-quality final.

Abhishek and Sarabjot did combine to win the team gold in the event for Haryana and youngster Sarabjot also won the junior men’s gold for a profitable day. Haryana and Uttar Pradesh picked up a clutch of golds as well.