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Body of Kapurthala youth arrives in Punjab after death under mysterious circumstances in UK

Kapurthala: The mortal remains of a 23-year-old youth from Punjab’s Kapurthala district, who died in the Bradford, England a month ago, finally arrived in Punjab on Saturday. The deceased, identified as Harmanjot Singh had moved to the UK about one and a half years ago seeking better opportunities.

When his body reached Sri Guru Ram Dass International Airport, his family members broke down in grief.

Punjab cabinet minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal was present at the airport to receive the body. He assured the family that the British government would be approached to determine the cause of death.

Harmanjot’s body was taken to his native village, Lakhan Ke Pada, where his last rites were performed. A large number of relatives and villagers attended his final journey.