Two Indian men were fatally shot in Italy’s Covo as they left a warehouse used for worship. The tragic incident took place near Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji in Bergamo’s industrial area in the Lombardy region. The victims were identified as Raginder Singh, 48, from Covo, and Gurmit Singh from Agnadello, according to Italian daily La Sicilia.
The shooter, reported to be an Indian who frequented the gurdwara, approached the men, fired shots, and quickly fled the scene in a car. Initial investigations suggest a premeditated attack, with around ten shell casings found at the site. Authorities are considering the possibility of a carefully planned execution rather than a spontaneous altercation.
Witnesses mentioned that a third person was also injured during the shooting, with an official Vaisakhi celebration scheduled nearby the following day. The Sikh community in Lombardy and Bergamo has been deeply affected by the incident. The bodies of the victims have been sent for autopsy in Pavia, and an investigation is ongoing, involving the examination of surveillance footage, witness statements, and evidence analysis.
Covo Mayor Andrea Cappelletti praised the local Sikh community as peaceful and integrated, emphasizing their 15-year history in the area without causing any public order issues.
