ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Indian student killed in British Columbia altercation
The RCMP is investigating the homicide with numerous individuals involved.
-
1759163132.png)
Anushka Pathak - Tue, 17, Mar 2026
- 17:02 EDT
- 31
Gurkirat Singh Manocha / Courtesy: Facebook/Sikh Beard
An Indian student from Madhya Pradesh died on March 13 following an altercation in Canada’s British Columbia region.
According to local media reports, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has identified the victim as 25-year-old Gurkirat Singh Manocha. The authorities have described the incident as an “altercation" involving several people.
Manocha reportedly sustained serious injuries and, despite life-saving measures, succumbed to them.
ALSO READ: Canada-wide warrant issued for Amarbir Singh
Manocha had moved to Canada about 15 months earlier to pursue a postgraduate diploma in business management at Northern Lights College in Fort St. John. He worked part-time at a Walmart store.
His family in Madhya Pradesh alleges the death resulted from a brutal assault. They claim a group of 10 to 12 youths, possibly fellow students, beat him severely after a dispute and then ran him over with a vehicle following his part-time shift.
Northern Lights College expressed awareness of the tragic incident and is prioritizing support for its community while cooperating with RCMP.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav assured the family of assistance from the Indian government to facilitate the repatriation and last rites. B.C.'s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Nina Krieger described the death as “a tragic situation.”
Discover more at New India Abroad.
Related
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
E Paper
Video
Comments
Start the conversation
Become a member of New India Abroad to start commenting.
Sign Up Now
Already have an account? Login