New Zealand: Indian Man Killed By Mistake - Here's Why

A 60-year-old Indian man died after being punched at a Christchurch skate park in New Zealand, where he was mistakenly believed to be kidnapping a child.

Singh, a grandfather visiting from India to support his son and celebrate the birth of his second grandchild in December 2022, was fatally struck in April 2023 by a 32-year-old man, whose identity remains concealed for legal reasons, as reported by India Today.

Indian Man Killed By Mistake - Here's Why

The attacker pleaded guilty to manslaughter last Friday in the High Court at Christchurch and is scheduled for sentencing in October 2024 for Singh's death, according to Stuff, a New Zealand news media company. On the day of the incident, Singh was walking through Linwood Park when the confrontation occurred, as reported by India Today.

The accused had reportedly left his 7-year-old son at the park as a disciplinary measure and returned to find Singh holding the boy's hand. Misunderstanding the situation, he confronted Singh, shouting and pushing him before delivering a fatal punch that caused Singh to fall and strike his head on the pavement.

Singh was later pronounced dead at Christchurch Hospital from his injuries, leaving his son Himanshu Keshwer, 33, devastated upon receiving the news from police that evening, as per media reports. Keshwer expressed profound grief over the loss of his father, describing the impact on their family and the sudden upheaval of their lives.

Reflecting on happier times when his father held his newborn child, Keshwer lamented the tragic turn of events, ultimately leading him to sell his business in New Zealand and return to India to care for his grieving mother.

"My father was known for his kindness and willingness to assist others," Keshwer stated, emphasizing his father's compassionate nature. To aid the bereaved family, the New Zealand Sikh Society launched a fundraising campaign to support their return to India and help them cope with the tragic loss. according to Stuff.

"My father was a very good human being. He never took anything seriously and always tried to help people wherever possible," Keshwer said. To support the grieving family, the New Zealand Sikh Society created a fundraising page to help them return to India and cope with their loss.