The tight-knit Sikh community in Tracy, California, is reeling from a profound tragedy. Avtar Singh, a dedicated and beloved worker at the Guru Nanak Parkash Gurudwara, has been found dead after being kidnapped earlier this week. His passing has cast a somber shadow, intensifying fears and anxieties among local residents.
Avtar Singh, who served as a cook at the gurudwara for several years, was reported missing after being forcibly taken on Tuesday. Disturbing surveillance footage revealed a white SUV and three unidentified individuals in dark clothing with Singh, who appeared to enter the vehicle “against his will” around 2:30 pm. This alarming incident immediately triggered a widespread search and a public appeal for information from the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s office.
Devastatingly, the community’s hopes for his safe return were shattered when Avtar Singh’s body was recovered on Saturday evening. The tragic news, confirmed by Damdami Taksal chief Baba Harnam Singh Dhuma, solidified the worst fears that had gripped the community since his disappearance.
The loss of Singh, a respected “langari” (cook) who lived and served within the gurudwara, has caused deep shock and palpable tension among Sikh residents. Many are expressing significant concern for their safety and security in the wake of such a violent act against a trusted member.
The San Joaquin County authorities are actively investigating the case, working tirelessly to uncover the truth behind Avtar Singh’s death and to identify those responsible for his abduction. As the investigation continues, the grieving community desperately seeks answers and justice for a man whose life was tragically cut short.
Source: https://www.news9live.com/world/us-sikh-man-kidnapped-from-tracy-gurdwara-found-dead-2934300
