Mohali:

A permanent resident of Canada who had come to India in February earlier this year allegedly died during a fight  with locals in Mohali, police officials said on Tuesday, adding that the accused has been identified as Niranjan Singh.

The victim has been identified as Pradeep Singh (24), a resident of Gazikot Village in Gurdaspur, Punjab.

SSP Mohali said, “The victim, Pradeep Singh had worn the dress code of Nihangs at the time of the incident. So far he has not been found linked to any Nihang group”.

Officials said they were examining all the viral videos of the incident.

“I appeal to people not to believe any rumours. Further probe is underway,” he informed.

The police official said they got information on Tuesday around 10.30 pm that a boy named Pradeep Singh died during a fight.

Pained to see young Canadian Sikh killed at Anandpur Sahib in Hola Muhalla celebrations
Such incidents reflect the need to introspect within our community

On one side, we hv achievers like Mr Ajay Banga & on other, such incidents defame Sikhs & Punjabpic.twitter.com/HYSnbOOOMw

— Manjinder Singh Sirsa (@mssirsa) March 7, 2023

“A case has been registered and the accused has been identified as Niranjan Singh. The victim is a Permanent Resident (PR) of Canada & had come to India in February,” SSP Mohali

According to the information, the victim had come to his village a few months back and was his parent’s only child.

The family members of the victim alleged that Pradeep was killed by goons on his way to Mohali.

“He saw a few hooligans playing inappropriate songs in a car in full public view. He tried to reason out with them. But they attacked him and he died on the spot,” family members of the victim alleged.

“Strict action should be taken against perpetrators,” they demanded.

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