The tragic incident comes on the heels of another heart-wrenching loss for the Punjabi diaspora in Canada.

Punjab Youth Shot Dead, Edmonton Sikh Murder Latest News: A wave of grief has swept through the Punjabi and Sikh communities worldwide after a tragic video surfaced on the internet, showing 20-year-old Harshandeep Singh, a Punjabi security guard, being shot and killed while on duty in Edmonton, Canada.

Harshandeep, a Sikh youth, had moved to Canada in pursuit of better opportunities, like many others from Punjab, but his journey met a devastating end.

The tragic incident comes on the heels of another heart-wrenching loss for the Punjabi diaspora in Canada. Just days ago, 22-year-old Gurasis Singh, an international student from Punjab studying at Lambton College in Sarnia, was stabbed to death. The alleged perpetrator, 36-year-old Crossley Hunter from Sarnia, has been charged with second-degree murder in Gurasis’ case.

Harshandeep’s death has reignited discussions about the safety and well-being of immigrants and international students in Canada. Community leaders and organizations call for increased measures to protect these vulnerable groups, who often work long hours in high-risk jobs to support themselves and their families back home.

Both incidents have left families shattered, with parents and loved ones in Punjab mourning the untimely loss of their children. The back-to-back tragedies highlight the challenges faced by young immigrants, from adjusting to a new environment to navigating safety concerns.

Authorities in Edmonton are conducting a thorough investigation into Harshandeep’s murder. Two people were arrested, each suspected of first-degree murder in the death of a security guard, Edmonton police said Saturday.

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