Tragedy struck in Melbourne, Australia, as a 22-year-old Indian student, Navjeet Sandhu, pursuing MTech, lost his life in a shocking incident of violence. Navjeet was allegedly stabbed to death while attempting to mediate in a confrontation between a group of Indian students, as revealed by his grieving uncle.
The distressing incident unfolded at 9 pm local time in Melbourne, where Navjeet Sandhu, along with another student, found themselves embroiled in a dispute. According to Navjeet's uncle, the confrontation stemmed from a rent-related disagreement among the Indian students. Amid the escalating tension, Navjeet, in a noble attempt to diffuse the situation, intervened, only to meet a tragic end when he was fatally stabbed in the chest by another student wielding a knife.
Navjeet's uncle, Yashvir, recounted the heart-wrenching details, describing how Navjeet, upon hearing commotion, rushed to intervene, only to become a victim of senseless violence. The accused perpetrators, identified as Abhijeet and Robin Gartan, are also reported to hail from Karnal, the same hometown as Navjeet.
The Victoria Police department swiftly launched a search operation for the suspects, releasing images and descriptions of the individuals involved in the stabbing. Abhijeet and Robin Gartan are on the run, believed to be traveling in a stolen 2014 white Toyota Camry sedan.
Navjeet, described as a brilliant student, had aspirations to reunite with his family for vacations in July. His untimely demise has left his family shattered, with Navjeet's father having sold land to finance his education in Australia. The grieving family now seeks assistance from the Government of India to repatriate Navjeet's body at the earliest.
The tragic loss of Navjeet Sandhu serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by students abroad and underscores the imperative of ensuring their safety and well-being.