Haryana Youth Shot Dead in California After Objecting to Man Urinating Outside Store

Chandigarh, Sept 8: A 26-year-old man from Barah Kalan village in Jind district of Haryana was shot dead in California on Saturday after, according to family accounts, he objected to a local man urinating in public outside the store where he was employed as a security guard.

Family, Village React to Tragic News

The victim, identified only as Kapil by local village head Suresh Kumar Gautam, had travelled to the United States nearly three years ago for work. Gautam told reporters on Monday that the family received the shocking news about the incident and has been inconsolable since.

“Kapil was carrying out his duty at the store when he saw a man urinating on the road outside. He objected, an argument followed, and the assailant allegedly pulled out a gun and shot him,” Gautam said, relaying the family’s account. The local village head has urged both the central and Haryana governments to assist the bereaved family in repatriating Kapil’s mortal remains.

Calls for Help and Repatriation

Gautam said Kapil is survived by his parents and two sisters, one of whom is married. The family is economically vulnerable — the father is a small farmer — and the village leadership has appealed for official help to bring the body home and support funeral arrangements.

Preliminary Details and Investigation

At the time of writing, details about the alleged shooter, precise location in California, and any arrests remain limited in the public domain. Daily Excelsior’s report cites family and village accounts and notes that the US local authorities were informed and investigations were expected to proceed through the proper channels.

Repatriation of a deceased national from abroad typically involves coordination between local law enforcement, the US consular/embassy authorities, and the home country’s state government. Local leaders and family members said they will reach out to the Haryana government and the Ministry of External Affairs for assistance.

Community Condolences

Villagers expressed deep sorrow and grief over the untimely death. Community members said Kapil had left for better opportunities abroad and that his death is an immense loss for the family and the village. Suresh Kumar Gautam urged authorities to expedite formalities and asked for financial and logistical help to bring back the body for last rites.

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Source: Daily Excelsior (Read original)

Labels: Haryana, Overseas Tragedy, Repatriation, Crime Abroad, Jind

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