24 years old Chirag Antil from Sonepat, Haryana, Shot Dead in Canada

In a heartbreaking incident, a 24-year-old Indian student from Haryana's Sonepat, Chirag Antil, was shot and killed in Vancouver, Canada, on April 12th. The tragic event has left his family and the Indian community in deep grief, seeking justice and assistance from the Indian government. 

According to the Vancouver Police, officers were called to the East 55th Avenue and Main Street area around 11 PM after residents reported hearing gunshots. Chirag Antil was found dead inside a vehicle in the area. The police have not made any arrests yet, and the investigation is ongoing. 

Chirag Antil had recently completed his MBA at the University Canada West and had just received his work permit. He had moved to Vancouver in September 2022 to pursue his studies and was looking forward to starting his career in the city. 

Chirag's brother, Romit Antil, expressed his deep sorrow, stating that they used to talk every day and that he had spoken to Chirag on the day of the incident. "We have continuously spoken over the phone with the policeman who gave us this news. But we were not told anything as to how this incident happened. We appeal to PM Modi and Jaishankar to ensure justice as soon as possible," Romit said. 

The Consulate General of India in Vancouver has expressed deep sadness over Chirag's passing and has approached the Canadian authorities for more information on the incident. Chirag's family is now raising funds through the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe to repatriate his body to India for the final rites. The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) national president, Varun Choudhary, has also appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs for assistance to the family.

This tragic incident has left the Indian community in Canada and Chirag's family back in India in a state of shock and grief. They are now calling for a thorough investigation and swift justice to ensure that Chirag's life is not lost in vain. Synopsis: