57-year-old kidnapped Sikh man found dead in US
Times of India
by IP SINGHFebruary 21, 2026
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Avtar Singh, a 57-year-old Sikh man who was kidnapped on Tuesday afternoon from a gurdwara complex in Tracy, California, has been found dead. The incident occurred at the Guru Nanak Parkash gurdwara, where Singh had served as a cook for several years. According to Damdami Taksal chief Baba Harnam Singh Dhuma, Avtar’s body was discovered on Saturday evening. Law enforcement released surveillance footage showing a white SUV and three unidentified individuals in dark clothing forcibly taking the victim at around 2:30 PM.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is investigating the case, with preliminary findings indicating that Singh was taken against his will. He had been residing at the gurdwara complex, where he worked under the Taksal branch in Tracy. Prior to this role, Singh served at the main Taksal headquarters at Gurdarshan Parkash in Chandigarh for many years.
This tragic incident highlights the ongoing concerns about safety and security within religious communities,
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/21/2026