Jagvir Singh moved to Melbourne on a student visa from India in 2014. He hailed from village Sahungra near Garhshankar, in Nawanshahr - Punjab.
His body was found in Laverton in Melbourne’s south-west on 21st June, 2017. The conditions leading to his death are still uncertain.
Jagvir Singh (23 years) lived with his sister’s family in Cairnlea, near Sunshine in Melbourne’s west. The family is still in shock and trying to understand the cause of his death.
Family spokesperson, Jaspreet Singh told that efforts are done to send his body back to his native place in India.
“We are in touch with his family back in Punjab. We are trying to help them as we can,” said Mr Singh who knew Jagvir from last 5 years.
“Jagvir came to Melbourne on a student visa. He just finished his studies and was planning to apply for temporary residency. He worked as a part-time taxi driver.”
The impact of Jagvir Singh's death has touched many, including the Australian Punjabi community. The family and friends are expressing their grief on social media.
Jagvir Singh moved to Melbourne on a student visa from India in 2014. Source: Supplied
“Jagvir was a beloved son, brother and a lovely youngster. Nobody knows why he would commit such a thing like suicide,” said the family spokesperson, Jaspreet Singh.
“Police and coroner are doing the investigations. His body is still with the investigators and we hope to get it back soon to send it to India for last rituals.”
“He was the type of person who had a big heart and he always offered help where he could.”
“He belonged to an average farming family back in Punjab. His father sent him to Australia after paying heavy loans. The family had high hopes from him. He was the only son with two sisters in the family.”
“After knowing their financial crisis, the local community has come forward to help the affected family. We are pushing to collect money to send his body back to India. We are still in an inquiry phase but it seems the costs may go up to $10,000.”
Meanwhile, the community in Australia has started showing their support for the family through financial donations.
Jagvir Singh’s sister Narinder Kaur has initiated a MyCause fundraising page.
The community has donated more than $18,000 within two days of setting up this page.
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