A 30-year-old Indian-origin man was stabbed to death in Worcester, United Kingdom, on November 25. The victim, Vijay Kumar Sheoran, was from Charkhi Dadri in Haryana. Earlier this year, he left his job at the Central Board of Excise and Customs to continue his studies in the UK. So far, British police have not shared any information about how the incident happened. However, Vijay’s family in Haryana suspects that someone from Haryana or Punjab may be linked to the crime. They have contacted the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and requested help from the Indian High Commission in London to bring his body back home quickly.
Vijay’s brother, Ravi Kumar, who lives in Jagrambass village in the Badhra area, has written to the MEA asking for immediate assistance.“Our family is devastated by this incident. We request the MEA to help us in getting my brother’s body back for the last rites. Due to the complex legal formalities and documentation in the UK, it is difficult for us to manage on our own," wrote Ravi Kumar.
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Ravi said that before moving abroad for studies, Vijay had been posted in Kochi. He has also asked Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to help the family.
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MLA Urges Centre to Intervene
Charkhi Dadri MLA Sunil Satpal Sangwan has also spoken about the incident. In a post on X, he requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and other officials to support the family and help bring Vijay’s body back to India as soon as possible.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini wrote on X, “Deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Vijay Kumar Sheoran, an Indian student from Village Jagrambas, District Charkhi Dadri (Haryana), who lost his life following a brutal stabbing incident in Worcester, United Kingdom." “I earnestly urge @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @DrSJaishankar @AmitShah @HMOIndia @cmohry @NayabSainiBJP and the Government of India to intervene at the earliest and extend every possible support to the grieving family—especially by ensuring the urgent repatriation of his mortal remains to India," he further added. He also demanded a clear, fair, and timely investigation into the case and shared a contact number, asking anyone with helpful information to reach out.
Family Seeks Government’s Assistance for Repatriation
“I humbly wish to bring to your notice that my younger brother, Vijay Kumar, who was studying at the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol in England, has been tragically murdered on 25 November by certain individuals.The local police are currently investigating the case. Our family is devastated by this unfortunate incident. During this painful time, we request the support of the ministry in order to bring my brother’s mortal remains back to India for the last rites, as per the letter.
“Due to the complex foreign procedures, legal formalities, documentation, and financial aspects involved, it is extremely difficult for us to manage the process on our own. Therefore, I earnestly request you to kindly issue necessary directions to the Indian High Commission in the United Kingdom for immediate assistance. Also provide complete support in the process of repatriating the mortal remains to India and assist us with all required documentation, verification, coordination with authorities, and transportation," the letter further states.