• Source:JND
Add as a preferred

Gurkirat Singh Manocha, a 23-year-old boy who moved to Canada approximately 15 months ago for higher studies, was murdered in Fort Saint John, British Columbia, Canada. Gurkirat was a student of the Business Management Post Degree Diploma program at Northern Lights College. He was a resident of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. His death left his family in deep shock, distressed, and demanding Gurkirat's body for the last rites.

The Fatal Incident

According to family members, Gurkirat was working at a Walmart store as a part-timer to support his education. On the night of the incident, March 14, Gurkirat was reportedly picked up by some of his fellow students after finishing work. It is believed that there was some pre-existing dispute among the youths, and that day an altercation broke out involving 10 to 12 individuals.

ALSO READ: West Bengal Elections: EC’s Administrative Reshuffle Ahead Of Assembly Polls Irks TMC; Chief, Home Secretaries Replaced

Gurkirat’s elder brother, Prabkirat Singh, stated that the group brutally assaulted him before running him over with a vehicle. While Canadian police initially detained some suspects, they were reportedly released after their legal counsel arrived. Authorities are currently awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the next legal steps.

Grief In Ujjain

This news has devastated Gurkirat's family in Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav expressed his deep sorrow, describing the incident as painful.

ALSO READ: LPG Crisis In India Eases: Nationwide Panic Buying Goes Down As Govt Allays Fears; Here's What Changed

Gurkirat's father, Gurjeet Singh Manocha, recalls their last conversation two days before the murder. He had called to ask about a food exhibition his father was attending in Delhi, a typical, casual chat that gave no hint of the tragedy to follow. A former student of Carmel Convent School and Vikram University, Gurkirat was known for his simple nature and had dreams of a successful career abroad while supporting his family's food supply business.

Appeal For Repatriation

Due to complex legal formalities and ongoing investigations, Gurkirat's family is now facing a grueling wait to bring his remains back to India. Officials have indicated that the repatriation process could take approximately three weeks.

The grieving family has made an urgent plea to the government:

Expedited Return: They have requested help to speed up the return of his body so they can perform the final rites.

Alternative Request: If the remains cannot be brought back quickly, the father has requested assistance for the family to travel to Canada.

Currently, the Manocha residence in Ujjain remains a site of solemn gathering as neighbors and relatives offer support to a family whose pursuit of a bright future for their son ended in an international nightmare.


Also In News