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- The bereaved family, including his grandmother Joginder Kaur, has appealed to both the Central and Punjab governments to assist in repatriating Manpreet’s body so that his final rites can be performed in his hometown.
- Married nearly three years ago, he is survived by his wife, Veerpal Kaur, who had been living with his parents in Barnala and was planning to join him abroad later this month.
- Neighbours described him as a hardworking young man who had gone abroad to build a better future for his family.
A 33-year-old Punjabi man was shot dead by unidentified attackers in Manila, Philippines, triggering grief and shock in his hometown of Barnala.
The victim, Manpreet Singh, popularly known as Mani, hailed from the Sandhu Patti locality in ward number 6 of Barnala town. According to preliminary information shared with the family, three assailants riding motorcycles intercepted him while he was on his way to work and fired multiple rounds, leaving him critically injured. He later succumbed to his wounds. Local authorities in Manila have reportedly taken one suspect into custody, while the motive behind the killing remains unclear.
Family members said Manpreet had moved to Manila in 2017 in search of better employment opportunities. He had returned to Punjab briefly during Diwali last year to attend a family wedding. Married nearly three years ago, he is survived by his wife, Veerpal Kaur, who had been living with his parents in Barnala and was planning to join him abroad later this month.
Recalling the moment they learned of the tragedy, his mother, Paramjeet Kaur, said a friend of her son informed them over the phone. Fighting back tears, she said the family was told the incident may be linked to a personal dispute, though officials have not confirmed this. His father, Hardev Singh, a daily-wage labourer, urged authorities to ensure strict action against those responsible.
The bereaved family, including his grandmother Joginder Kaur, has appealed to both the Central and Punjab governments to assist in repatriating Manpreet’s body so that his final rites can be performed in his hometown. Neighbours described him as a hardworking young man who had gone abroad to build a better future for his family.
Police investigations in Manila are ongoing as relatives and residents in Barnala await further updates on the case.
