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Indian-origin man gets life sentence for killing mother in UK
Sindeep Singh, found guilty of the May.13 attack, must serve at least 31 years before being eligible for parole.
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A 48-year-old Indian-origin man, Sindeep Singh, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his 76-year-old mother, Bhajan Kaur, at their family home in Leicester. Singh, found guilty of the May.13 attack, must serve at least 31 years before being eligible for parole.
The murder reportedly stemmed from a dispute over the family property, which Singh believed had been left to him by his late father. Leicestershire Police disclosed that Singh had planned to bury Kaur’s body in the garden, noting a strong smell of disinfectant and evidence of a cleaned crime scene when officers arrived.
The incident was uncovered when relatives, unable to reach Kaur, visited the home and discovered her body. Police arrested Singh near the scene later that evening. Initially, he gave false details to avoid identification, but subsequent investigations confirmed his identity.
“Kaur had sustained severe injuries to her head and face. A large hole was discovered in the garden, suggesting an attempt to bury the body,” said a spokesperson for Leicestershire Police.
Before the murder, Kaur had reported Singh for controlling and coercive behavior. He was arrested but released on bail as investigations were ongoing.
On the day of the incident, Singh, who had been living in his car on the driveway, was let into the house by Kaur. CCTV footage revealed him leaving later to purchase a sack barrow and spade, tools he allegedly intended to use for disposing of her body.
His plans were interrupted when relatives arrived unexpectedly, forcing Singh to flee.
Due to prior police contact with Kaur and Singh, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) conducted a review. Two officers received additional training as a result of the investigation, according to Leicestershire Police.
Singh maintained his innocence during his arrest, claiming he was unaware of the incident. However, the court found the evidence overwhelming, leading to his conviction.
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