NRI killed in France; Indian friend arrested

An NRI was stabbed to death in France after some petty dispute allegedly by one of his room mates, who was also an Indian.

The family of Balwinder Singh (26) alias Bunty hailing from Bhuna village here received the tragic new last evening from one of his friends in Paris, family sources said today.

Balwinder had been in Paris for the past seven years. He had been working there and residing with eight other NRIs belonging to neighbouring villages of Bhuna.

Yesterday, one of his room mates informed the family on telephone that Balwinder was murdered by Rinku of Miani
village who also had been working there.
 
Following a heated argument, the duo had a scuffle and Rinku attacked Balwinder with some sharp edged weapon killing
him on the spot. Rinku was arrested by the police of France.

Efforts have been initiated to bring home the body.