Hoshiarpur youth found dead in Italy jungle

A wave of grief has swept through Salempur village in Punjab following the tragic death of 30-year-old Sandeep Saini, who had moved to Italy a few years ago in search of a better life for his family.

According to his family, Sandeep had gone to Italy to visit his sister and was in good health. On July 28, he left for work but never returned. Concerned, his sister and brother-in-law filed a missing person report with the local police. Despite extensive search efforts by the Italian authorities, the family received devastating news on August 3 — Sandeep’s body had been found in a forest area.

His sister later confirmed the identity of the body. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, though his maternal uncle stated that Sandeep had no known disputes or enemies.

Sandeep leaves behind his elderly parents, who are now appealing to both Punjab Government and the Central Government to help bring his body back home. The family wishes to perform his last rites and see him one final time.