US: Patiala youth shot dead in California
Babushahi Bureau
Patiala (Punjab), August 7, 2026: A pall of grief has descended over Atla village near Patiala after a 24-year-old Punjabi youth was allegedly shot dead in California, USA.
The deceased, identified as Khushkarandeep Singh, had moved to the United States around five years ago in search of better opportunities and was working as a truck driver in California to support his family.
According to family members, they lost contact with Khushkarandeep after July 30, when his mobile phone suddenly became unreachable. Following concerns raised by relatives, local law enforcement authorities in California launched a search operation. His body was later recovered from a wooded area.
Preliminary findings by US investigators suggest that Khushkarandeep was allegedly shot while travelling in his vehicle. However, the motive behind the killing remains unknown, and police are continuing their investigation to identify those responsible.
The victim’s family, has appealed to the Government of India and the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate the early repatriation of his son’s body so that the last rites can be performed in his native village.