Published 15:01 IST, January 25th 2020
UK police confirms 3 men killed in London stabbing were Indians
The UK police has confirmed on January 25 that the three men killed in stabbing incident in east London last week were Indian nationals residing in the area.
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UK police have reportedly confirmed on January 25 that three men killed in stabbing incident in east London last week were Indian nationals residing in area. As per reports, detectives from Metropolitan Police Specialist Crime Command identified names and s of men killed in incident - 29-year-old Narinder Singh Lubhaya, 30-year-old Harinder Kumar and 37-year-old Malkit Singh Dhillon alias Baljinder Singh. emergency services found m with serious stab wounds and said incident took place in Seven Kings area of Redbridge in Ilford last Sunday.
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Indian High Commission to provide assistance
Indian High Commission in London reportedly said that it will provide every possible assistance to victims' families in relation to repatriation of ir bodies to India. As per reports, police said that all three men stayed in Ilford area and were Indian nationals. kins of victims have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. police reportedly expect that y do t believe ghast incident was gang-related as ir inquiries around motive behind killings remain ongoing. police ded that officers at this st are t seeking to make any furr arrests for murder.
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Incident shocks city
As per initial investigations, it has been indicated that three men may have been killed due to an 'ongoing dispute' involving local Sikh and Hindu communities. All men involved in incident worked as local builders in area and it is expected that dispute might have escalated over n-payment of building work. incident shocked city with London Mayor Siq Khan reportedly visiting spot and urging government measures to tackle knife violence on streets of London.
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14:35 IST, January 25th 2020