Australian NRI: Hardev Singh Thakur, a 30-year-old man who recently returned from Australia, was discovered shot dead along the Amritsar-Pathankot National Highway in Parmanand village, Pathankot district.
Thakur, a resident of Chak Ameer village in Narot Jaimal Singh area, held permanent residency in Australia, where his wife and other relatives reside.
Australian NRI Murdered
According to Pathankot Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Daljinder Singh, Thakur’s body was found in the morning with bullet injuries sustained in the incident.
The attack occurred late on Sunday night while Thakur was returning from a wedding in Tarn Taran with his brother-in-law. After dropping off his brother-in-law, he was ambushed and killed by unidentified assailants.
The police have initiated an investigation into the murder, but no suspects have been identified yet. The motive behind the attack is still not clear.
Thakur’s tragic death has shocked his family and the community, raising concerns about the safety of travellers on the highway.
Authorities are urging any person with information on the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. Meanwhile, Thakur’s family is grappling with the loss of their loved one and seeking justice for his untimely demise.
The circumstances surrounding the murder have sparked fear and alarm among residents, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures along the highway to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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