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- His father, Nirbhay Singh, said the family is devastated and has appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs and the Government of India to assist in bringing his son’s mortal remains back to India for the last rites.
- A 30-year-old man from Punjab’s Moga district was shot dead in Canada after he allegedly tried to help a woman who had escaped from suspected kidnappers, according to information received by his family.
- Canadian police reached the scene shortly after the incident and have begun an investigation to identify the suspects and trace the woman involved.
A 30-year-old man from Punjab’s Moga district was shot dead in Canada after he allegedly tried to help a woman who had escaped from suspected kidnappers, according to information received by his family.
The deceased, Davinder Singh, hailed from Daulatpura Niwan village in Moga and had been living in Canada for the past four years. He was working as a taxi driver at the time of the incident.
Family members said the shooting occurred late on Friday evening while Davinder was on duty. According to details shared by relatives in Canada, a distressed woman reportedly ran toward his taxi seeking help after escaping from individuals who had allegedly abducted her.
Moments later, the suspected kidnappers reportedly caught up with the taxi and opened fire. Davinder sustained critical gunshot wounds and died at the scene, the family claimed.
The attackers allegedly forced the woman back into their vehicle before fleeing the spot.
Canadian police reached the scene shortly after the incident and have begun an investigation to identify the suspects and trace the woman involved. Authorities are yet to release official details regarding the case.
The news of Davinder’s death has cast a pall of gloom over his native village. Residents described him as a hardworking young man who had moved abroad in search of better opportunities and to support his family.
His father, Nirbhay Singh, said the family is devastated and has appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs and the Government of India to assist in bringing his son’s mortal remains back to India for the last rites.
Meanwhile, Moga (Sadar) SHO Harvinder Singh Mand said local police have not yet received any official communication about the incident from Canadian authorities.
