A tragic incident unfolded in Australia as 22-year-old Navjeet Sandhu, an MTech student hailing from Karnal, Haryana, lost his life in a violent altercation among Indian students. The confrontation, reportedly sparked by a dispute over house rent, turned fatal when Navjeet attempted to intervene and was fatally stabbed in the chest by another student, also from Karnal.
According to Navjeet's uncle Yashvir, who resides in Karnal, Navjeet was accompanying his friend to retrieve some belongings when he heard shouts indicating a scuffle. His noble attempt to mediate and prevent further escalation tragically resulted in his untimely demise.
Both Navjeet and the alleged assailant shared roots in Karnal, underscoring the distressing nature of the incident for their families and the community back home. Navjeet, driven by aspirations for higher education, had embarked on his journey to Australia on a student visa one and a half years ago, with his father making significant sacrifices to support his educational pursuits.
The search for justice and closure continues as Victoria Police intensifies efforts to apprehend the suspects, identified as brothers Abhijeet and Robin Gartan, also of Indian origin. The authorities have released their images and are seeking public assistance in locating them, indicating that the incident involved parties who were previously acquainted.
As Navjeet's grieving family grapples with the devastating loss, their plea for assistance from the Indian government in repatriating his body highlights the profound impact of this tragedy. Meanwhile, investigators are diligently piecing together the details surrounding the altercation, urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in their efforts to ensure accountability for Navjeet's senseless death.
