Two men from Punjab were allegedly shot dead while sitting inside a car in Edmonton, Canada, family members said on Monday. The incident occurred early Friday local time.
The victims were identified as 27-year-old Gurdeep Singh, a resident of Barre village, and 19-year-old Ranvir Singh from Uddat Saidewala village in Punjab’s Mansa district. Gurdeep had moved to Canada more than two years ago and was awaiting approval for a work permit, while Ranvir had gone abroad about a year and a half ago to pursue higher studies.
According to the family, the two were shot moments after entering a car after leaving a friend’s birthday party. Ranvir was seated in the driver’s seat, with Gurdeep beside him, while a few others were sitting in the back.
Ranvir’s uncle, Mandeep Singh, said the assailants arrived in another vehicle, opened fire, and fled the scene immediately. Ranvir was struck by a bullet, while Gurdeep appeared to have been hit by shrapnel.