Punjab youth found murdered in Philippines’ Manila

The deceased, identified as Jagdish Singh, hailed from Bhandal Buta village, near Nurmahal

Tribune Web Desk

Updated At : 06:21 PM Jun 03, 2024 IST

Ashok Kaura

Phagwara, June 3

A pall of gloom descended on Sunday on Bhandal Buta village, near Nurmahal, on hearing the news of the death of a village youth in Philippines.

The deceased, identified as Jagdish Singh, was found murdered in Philippines’ Manila. Singh’s body was found one week after his murder.

According to villagers, Singh had been living in Manila for the past many years. He had visited the village few months back and returned to Philippines two months ago.

The bereaved family is putting in all efforts to bring back Singh’s body from Manila to conduct his last rites, they said.

Singh is survived by his widow and three daughters.

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