Tarn Taran Tragedy: Youth found dead after night stroll, family alleges brutal murder
By Baljeet Singh
Tarn Taran (Punjab), June 1, 2025 – What began as a simple night stroll ended in heartbreak for a Tarn Taran family when 22-year-old Mahavir Singh was found dead under suspicious circumstances in his native village of Sur Singh, under Halka Khemkaran.
The grieving family suspects he was brutally murdered and is calling for justice.
Mahavir had stepped out for his usual evening walk after dinner, but never returned home. The next morning, his lifeless body was discovered in a vacant plot in the village. His father, Savinder Singh, recounted receiving a call informing him of the grim discovery.
“When we got there, we saw bruises and blue marks all over his body. He had clearly been beaten badly,” said Savinder, struggling to hold back tears.
In a significant revelation, the family claims to have obtained a video of Mahavir being assaulted and has handed it over to the police.
Police from Bhikhiwind station have taken the body for postmortem to Civil Hospital, Patti, and have begun further investigation. The incident has shaken the community, with villagers demanding swift and strict action.
A candlelight vigil is being planned to honor Mahavir’s memory and to urge authorities to ensure that such a tragedy is never repeated.