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New Delhi, September 2025
The Singh family’s world was shattered in an instant after a tragic road accident near the Delhi Cantonment metro station claimed the life of Navjot Singh, a respected deputy secretary with the Union Finance Ministry. The crash left his wife, Sandeep Kaur, critically injured and their son, Navnoor, facing the sorrow of a birthday that turned into a day of mourning.
On what should have been a day of celebration for Navnoor, now 22, the family prepared for Navjot’s cremation. In a twist laced with heartbreak, a surprise delivery arrived at the Singh home early that morning, a birthday present Navjot Singh had thoughtfully ordered for his son days before the accident. Inside, Navnoor found an air fryer and a shirt, gifts reflecting the father’s awareness of his son’s budding passion for cooking.
Navjot Singh’s friends remember him as a man devoted to surprising and delighting those he loved. His final gesture this unexpected birthday delivery left a deep impact on his friends and family. Rishabh, a close friend of Navjot’s, recalled the profound loss and the unspoken meaning behind the gift: “He noticed the smallest things. Navnoor’s interest in cooking was new, but Navjot had already found a way to encourage it. That was the kind of father he was.”
The accident, reportedly involving a speeding BMW driven by Gaganpreet Kaur, has raised questions about the handling of the aftermath. Gaganpreet and her husband, who was in the car, transported the couple to a hospital almost 19 kilometers away, which police sources say is co-owned by Gaganpreet’s family. The choice of hospital, skipped closer facilities, and apparent attempts at a cover-up have prompted the Singh family to demand justice and answers.
Navjot Singh’s loss is keenly felt not just at home, but in the many lives he touched through his government service and personal warmth. As Delhi mourns the untimely passing of a devoted family man, the poignant timing of his final surprise serves as a reminder of the bonds that endure even in the face of unimaginable grief.
