Student from Haryana stabbed to death in UK; family seeks MEA help to bring body home

Vijay Kumar Sheoran hailed from Haryana’s Charkhi Dadri (Credits: X)

A 30-year-old Indian-origin student from Haryana was stabbed to death in Worcester, United Kingdom, on November 25. The victim, Vijay Kumar Sheoran, hailed from Charkhi Dadri and had quit his job at the Central Board of Excise and Customs earlier this year to pursue higher studies in the UK.

British police have yet to release details about the circumstances of the killing. However, Vijay’s family in Haryana suspects that someone from Haryana or Punjab may be involved.

Vijay’s brother, Ravi Kumar, who lives in Jagrambass village in Badhra subdivision, has written to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) seeking urgent assistance from the Indian High Commission in London for the repatriation of the body.

“Our family is devastated by this incident. We request the MEA to help us in getting my brother’s body back for the last rites. Due to the complex legal formalities and documentation in the UK, it is difficult for us to manage on our own,” Ravi said in his letter. He added that Vijay had last served in Kochi before resigning to study abroad. Ravi has also sought support from Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.

MLA Seeks Centre’s Intervention

Charkhi Dadri MLA Sunil Satpal Sangwan has publicly appealed to the Centre to step in. In a post on X, he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to ensure the quick repatriation of the mortal remains.

Deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Vijay Kumar Sheoran, an Indian student from Village Jagrambas, District Charkhi Dadri (Haryana), who lost his life following a brutal stabbing incident in Worcester, United Kingdom.I earnestly urge @PMOIndia@MEAIndia… pic.twitter.com/AwYbpq4lWa

— Sunil Satpal Sangwan (@sunilsangwanckd) November 29, 2025

“Deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Vijay Kumar Sheoran… who lost his life following a brutal stabbing incident in Worcester, United Kingdom,” he wrote.

He appealed for “urgent repatriation” and called for a transparent and time-bound investigation into the killing. Sangwan also shared a contact number, asking anyone with information to come forward.