Punjabi singer and lyricist Baljeet Singh, aged around 35, was found dead at his residence in the Sudhar Patti Dhaliwal area of Ludhiana on Thursday. Police recovered his body in a highly decomposed condition.
Singh had been living alone and neighbors alerted the authorities after detecting a foul smell emanating from the house.
Sudhar Station House Officer Kulwinder Singh arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the alert. The body has been sent to Civil Hospital for a post-mortem examination and Singh's relatives have been informed.
Baljeet Singh Death Reason
As cited by PTI, the post-mortem report confirmed that Singh died of a heart attack. Police added that further investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death remains ongoing.
Baljeet Singh was a recognised singer and lyricist who built a dedicated following in the Punjabi music industry. His songs frequently drew on themes rooted in rural Punjab, connecting with fans across traditional and contemporary music spaces.
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News of his sudden passing has left both the local community and the Punjabi music fraternity in shock.
FAQs
Was there any suspicion of foul play in Baljeet Singh's death?
Initially, the police launched a probe into all angles, including potential murder, because dried blood stains were reportedly found at multiple locations inside the house.
What was the condition of Baljeet Singh's body?
When the Sudhar police opened the door, they found his body lying on the bed in a highly decomposed state.