Punjab Man Takes Wife's Life in Canada, Shares News with Mother on Video Call
- Posted on March 19, 2024
- Crime and Violence
- By Arijit Dutta
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A Punjab man, Jagpreet Singh, was arrested in Canada for stabbing his wife, Balwinder Kaur, to death. He confessed the crime to his mother in Ludhiana over a video call. Allegations of harassment and financial disputes have surfaced amidst this tragic incident.
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tragic incident unfolded in Abbotsford, Canada, where a man from Punjab, Jagpreet
Singh, aged 50, has been charged with second-degree murder. His victim,
Balwinder Kaur, also from Punjab, aged 41, succumbed to fatal stab wounds
inflicted by her husband. The Integrated
Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) confirmed this information.
Authorities
were alerted when police responded to an assault-in-progress call, finding Kaur
with life-threatening injuries. Despite immediate medical attention, she
couldn't survive. Singh, who was apprehended at the scene, is reported to have
known the victim.
According
to reports, the victim's family disclosed shocking details. Singh had recently
arrived in Canada, and shortly after his arrival, he committed the heinous act.
In a disturbing twist, he made a video call to his mother in Ludhiana,
confessing to the murder by saying, "I have put her to sleep
forever."
Allegations
surfaced regarding Singh's obsession with going to Canada and his wife's
supposed reluctance to facilitate his travel. Family members revealed ongoing
financial disputes and Singh's unemployment as contributing factors to their
marital discord.
Contrary to these claims, Singh's brother denied any harassment or coercion. He portrayed the couple as content and refuted allegations of intentional harm, suggesting the incident was a mistake.
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The
couple, married since 2000, had two children, Harnoorpreet Kaur (22) and
Gurnoor Singh (18). Harnoorpreet, who had previously moved to Canada, faced
health challenges, prompting her mother's relocation to care for her.
The
victim, Balwinder Kaur, hailed from a humble background, working diligently to
support her family. Her tragic demise has left her father, Himmat Singh, in
profound shock. Balwinder's sister emphasized her dedication to familial
responsibilities despite facing financial burdens and marital discord.
The
investigation into this distressing incident continues, shedding light on the
complexities of domestic relationships and the devastating consequences of
unresolved conflicts.