Ujjain student murdered in Canada:Assault followed a dispute; had moved there for studies last year

Gurkirat Singh Manocha, a resident of Parshwanath City on Dewas Road in Ujjain, was murdered during a dispute in Canada. He had gone to Canada about one and a quarter years ago for higher studies. The news of his death has left the family and relatives in deep shock. Gurkirat, son of Gurjeet Singh Manocha, died on March 14 in Fort St. John, Canada. He was pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management at Northern Lights College. According to information received, Gurkirat was attacked during a dispute between some youths on March 14. He suffered serious injuries in the assault and later died. The incident came to light when his friend in Canada informed Gurkirat’s brother, Prabkirat Singh Manocha, who lives in Raipur, over the phone late at night. Gurkirat’s parents live in Parshwanath City on Dewas Road in Ujjain. As soon as the family received the news, a wave of grief spread among relatives and acquaintances. The family has also informed the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh about the tragic incident. The Chief Minister has expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family. Gurkirat’s father, Gurjeet Singh Manocha, said the Canadian police are currently investigating the case. The exact sequence of events will become clear only after the investigation is completed. Family says reason behind dispute unknown The family said the reason behind the dispute is not yet known. Police in Canada are waiting for the post-mortem report, after which a murder case will be registered. Meanwhile, members of the Manocha family are preparing to leave for Canada.