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Edmonton, Canada | December 2025
A wave of grief has swept through the Punjabi community after two young Punjabi students were shot dead in the Canadian city of Edmonton. The tragic incident has left families back in Punjab devastated and raised fresh concerns over the safety of international students in Canada.
The victims have been identified as:
Gurdeep Singh (27), a resident of Barah village near Budhlada in Punjab’s Mansa district
Ranveer Singh (18), a resident of Udat Saidewala village, also near Budhlada
Both students had traveled to Canada with hopes of building a better future through higher education. Their sudden and violent deaths have plunged their families and local communities into deep mourning.
According to preliminary information, the two students were shot dead in Edmonton under circumstances that are still unclear. Local law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation to identify the attackers and determine the motive behind the killings.
Canadian police have not yet disclosed whether the incident was targeted or random. No arrests have been announced so far, and authorities say multiple angles are being examined.
News of the double murder has spread rapidly across Punjab, particularly in the Budhlada region, where both victims hailed from nearby villages. Family members and villagers described the young men as hardworking and ambitious, who had gone abroad to pursue education and support their families.
Members of the Punjabi diaspora in Canada have expressed shock and anger, demanding swift justice and stronger measures to ensure the safety of international students.
This incident adds to growing anxiety among Indian and Punjabi students studying in Canada, as several violent incidents involving foreign nationals have been reported in recent times. Community leaders are urging Canadian authorities to take decisive action and reassure students and their families.
Police in Edmonton have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and have appealed to the public for any information that could help identify the suspects. Further details are expected once the probe progresses.
As families wait for answers, the tragic loss of Gurdeep Singh and Ranveer Singh stands as a painful reminder of the risks faced by young students far from home, chasing dreams that ended far too soon.
