In a sad development, 24-year-old Nihang Singh was killed after being attacked with swords in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab. The deceased has been identified as Pradeep Singh who was attacked by miscreants over a verbal spat. Ropar police has taken hold of the case and the matter is under investigation. The accused is currently undergoing treatment in PGI.
Reportedly, on 7th March 2023, an NRI youth who returned from Canada to India was killed with swords during Hola Mohalla celebration in Anandpur Sahib. Pradeep Singh along with his friend went to Anandpur Sahib, during the same he had an argument with some boys creating ruckus at the place by playing high-volume songs. On trying to stop them, the verbal spat turned into physical assault post which accused attacked deceased with swords. During this, no one came to in his support or help, later he succumbed to injuries.
As per information, Pradeep Singh was to return back to Canada in January 2023 but decided to stay a little longer and planned to visit Patna Sahib as well as attend Hola Mohalla function at Anadpur Sahib. Deceased Pradeep Singh had gone to Canada after completing his 12th standard in 2016. He came to India in September 2022 to attend his niece’s wedding which took place in October. He used to live with his sister in Canada. His father Gurbaksh Singh is a Captain in the Indian Army and he is due to retire in May this year. At the same time, his uncle Gurdial Singh has recently retired from the army with the post of Havaldar.
Ropar Police is currently investigating the matter. Police have recovered a jeep of accused and miscreants have also been identified who attacked Pradeep with swords. During the scuffle, accused also got injured and is currently undergoing a treatment in PGI. Another accused has not been found yet but search operations are going on.
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