Indian Student Killed in Brutal Assault in Canada: Ujjain Youth Beaten, Run Over by Vehicle Days Before Return Home

A young Indian student’s aspirations ended in a horrifying act of violence in Canada, as a 23-year-old from Madhya Pradesh was allegedly lynched and fatally run over by a vehicle in a shocking incident that has left his family shattered and seeking answers.

Gurkirat Singh Manocha, who had travelled to Canada in early 2024 to pursue higher studies, had meticulously charted out his future.

Enrolled in a postgraduate programme in business management at Northern Lights College in Fort St. John, British Columbia, he intended to return to India after completing his course and join his family’s food supply enterprise in Ujjain with enhanced skills and global exposure.

That plan was cruelly cut short.

On the night of March 14, Gurkirat was allegedly targeted by a group of around 10 to 12 individuals in Fort St. John—a quiet town in northeastern British Columbia with a modest population.

According to initial accounts, he was violently attacked, repeatedly assaulted, and then deliberately crushed under a vehicle in what authorities are treating as a grave criminal act.

He was rushed to a medical facility in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries, turning what began as an ordinary evening into a nightmare.

Canadian law enforcement agencies, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, have taken all suspects into custody.

However, the exact sequence of events is still under investigation, and officials are awaiting the postmortem report, expected to provide clarity on the precise cause of death and strengthen the legal case.

Back home in Ujjain, the tragedy has left an irreplaceable void.

Gurkirat’s father, Gurpreet Singh, recalls their final conversation just a day before the incident—a simple, everyday exchange filled with hope and anticipation.

“He was about to complete his course and come back home,” he said, his voice heavy with grief. “He had big dreams. He did nothing wrong.”

The young student had been balancing academics and part-time work, attending classes during the week and working shifts at a local Walmart store to support himself.

According to his elder brother, Prabkirat Singh, who resides in Raipur, the family was informed that Gurkirat had gone out with a group of acquaintances after work—an ordinary social outing that took a tragic turn.

What began as a minor disagreement reportedly escalated into a violent confrontation, culminating in a savage attack.

“We were told he was beaten mercilessly and then run over,” his brother said, adding that multiple individuals were involved in the assault.

As investigations continue overseas, the Manocha family faces another painful ordeal—bringing their son’s body back to India.

The repatriation process, involving legal clearances, documentation, and coordination between authorities in both countries, is expected to take several days.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has assured the family of all possible assistance during this difficult time.

For the grieving family, every passing day feels like an eternity as they wait to perform their son’s final rites. “We have been told the autopsy may be completed by March 20. We are hoping for financial help to bring him back,” Gurpreet said.

In a gesture of remembrance, Gurkirat’s former college in Ujjain has reportedly expressed its intention to install a statue in his honour—an attempt to preserve the memory of a young man whose life was cut short in a land far from home.

The brutal killing has sparked outrage and renewed concerns about the safety of Indian students abroad, raising pressing questions about accountability and justice.

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