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Indian truck driver shot dead in California
The 24-year-old from Punjab's Patiala district had gone missing before his body was found in a forested area, police said.
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Malvika Choudhary - Fri, 07, Aug 2026
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Khushkarandeep Singh / GoFundMe
A 24-year-old Indian truck driver from Punjab, who had been missing since late July, was found shot dead in California, authorities said.
Khushkarandeep Singh, a resident of Atalan village near Patiala, had been living in the United States for nearly five years and was working as a truck driver in California.
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According to initial reports, Singh's family lost contact with him after July 30, when his mobile phone became unreachable. Following complaints from the family, California law enforcement authorities launched a search operation and later recovered his body from a forested area.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Singh was shot while traveling in his vehicle. The motive behind the killing remains unclear, and detectives are continuing their investigation to identify those responsible.
The incident has sent shockwaves through Singh's hometown, where family members and residents are mourning his death.
Singh's father, Balwinder Singh, has appealed to the Government of India and the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate the early repatriation of his son's remains so the family can perform his last rites.
Meanwhile, members of the North American Punjabi community have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the costs of transporting Singh's body to India, funeral and cremation expenses, and other related arrangements.
The fundraiser describes Singh as "a kind-hearted, humble, and selfless person who was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need." It says he was the only son of his parents and "their greatest source of strength," supporting them both financially and emotionally.
"We are raising funds to help bring Khushkarandeep home to India so his family can give him the dignified farewell he deserves," the campaign states.
As the time of writing publication, the fundraiser had raised $12,755 of its $13,000 goal through 158 donations. Organizers said the proceeds would help cover repatriation expenses, funeral and cremation costs, and other necessary arrangements, while urging supporters to share the campaign if they were unable to donate.
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