Punjab: Young man from Punjab studying in Canada shot dead, suspecting new friends, fearing betrayal:Punjab News: Simranjit Singh, a 25-year-old man from Amritsar, Punjab, was shot and killed by unknown assailants in Canada. The young man, who had gone on a study visa, was soon to receive a PR.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Punjab News: Another tragic news has emerged from Amritsar, Punjab. 25-year-old Simranjit Singh, a resident of Devidaspura village near Jandiala Guru, was shot and killed by unknown assailants in Canada. Upon learning of the incident, grief swept through the village and family.

Sukhdev Singh's son, Simranjit Singh, went to Canada on a study visa in 2023. The family had sent him abroad with high hopes of pursuing education and a career. While in Canada, he worked alongside his studies and supported his own expenses.

US visa was for 10 years

According to the family, he was hardworking and his life was quickly getting back on track. He had recently applied for Canadian PR at his own expense. Furthermore, he also had a 10-year US visa, which the family had high hopes for.

Family members say Simranjit was pursuing his studies and work, and was hoping to soon become a PR, when he was shot by unknown assailants. The motive for the incident is still unclear, but the family believes the murder may be related to a financial transaction.

Suspicion of new friends, fear of betrayal

The young man's uncle, Kulwant Singh, said that a few months ago, Simranjit had started living with new friends, who moved him to a new location in December. The family suspects that these friends may have betrayed him and murdered him for money. He said that Simranjit worked hard to support himself. He recently applied for PR with his own money.

The family believes that some people disliked his progress and conspired to eliminate him. This tragic news from Canada has shaken the entire family. The parents are inconsolable. The village is also mourning, as Simranjit was loved by all and considered a beacon of hope.