Tragic death of 18-year-old Ekampreet Singh Sahni in Newcastle sparks grief and calls for justice
Ekampreet spent the day with his grandparents, who had arrived from India just hours before the tragedy.
Ekampreet, a young man with a bright future ahead of him, migrated to Australia in 2020 with his family from Rajpura, Punjab.
18 years old Ekam Sahni's old picture. Credit: Supplied In an emotional interview with SBS Punjabi, Ekampreet's father Amrinder Sahni shared their ongoing wait for justice.
"On the night of the incident, Ekam spent the day at home with his grandparents, who had just arrived the very same day from India. Around 10 pm, he left to meet friends at a local beach."
"Ekam had spoken to his mother over the phone and assured her that he would return shortly. Tragically, that was the last time we heard from Ekam," Mr Sahni said.
The community is in shock and despair after 18-year-old Ekam Sahni's tragic death. Credit: Supplied What began as a typical evening for a young man turned into a nightmare. Reports indicate that after a minor argument at a beach car park, Ekam was shot in the chest. Following the shooting, the vehicle involved was set on fire a short distance from the place of the tragedy. In a statement shared with SBS Punjabi, NSW Police have advised that a 22-year-old has been arrested at Newcastle Police station and is charged with murder.
"The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are continuing to piece together the details surrounding the tragic event," the police said.
Ekam Sahni's father, Amrinder Sahni, with Ekam's mother. Credit: Supplied Community leaders like Amar Singh have expressed their outrage over the senseless killing. "We are calling for a thorough investigation to ensure justice is served", said Mr Singh. Before the tragedy, Ekam was studying automotive engineering and had dreams of opening his own workshop. As the investigation continues, Ekam's family is still trying to come to terms with their loss. Police have further appealed to the community to contact them on 1800 333 000 or email https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au in case anyone has any information on this case. Click on the audio icon to listen to the full report and interview in Punjabi. For news, information and interviews in Punjabi from across Australia and homeland, you can tune in to SBS Punjabi live from Monday to Friday at 4pm on on digital radio, on channel 305 on your television, via the or stream from our . Also, follow us on and .
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