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25-year-old Hardeep Singh dies of drug overdose in Amritsar, married a year ago
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 11:31 PM
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A 25‑year‑old man, Hardeep Singh, was found dead in Amritsar after a drug overdose; he had been married a year earlier.
Amritsar police confirmed the death of 25‑year‑old Hardeep Singh on Tuesday, stating that the cause was a drug overdose. The young man was found unresponsive at his residence and was declared dead at the scene.
According to family members, Singh had been married a year ago, and his wife was away from the city at the time of the incident. Relatives described him as a quiet individual who had recently started working in the local market.
Health officials in Punjab noted that drug‑related deaths have been on the rise and urged the public to seek help for substance‑abuse issues. An investigation into the source of the drugs involved is underway.
The case has drawn attention to the need for stronger preventive measures and counseling services in the region, as authorities continue to monitor similar incidents.
According to family members, Singh had been married a year ago, and his wife was away from the city at the time of the incident. Relatives described him as a quiet individual who had recently started working in the local market.
Health officials in Punjab noted that drug‑related deaths have been on the rise and urged the public to seek help for substance‑abuse issues. An investigation into the source of the drugs involved is underway.
The case has drawn attention to the need for stronger preventive measures and counseling services in the region, as authorities continue to monitor similar incidents.