Manchester Township, New Jersey – Four men have been charged with the killing of a 35-year-old man in Ocean County, according to officials.
Ocean County officials stated on Thursday that Sourav Kumar, 23, and Gaurav Singh, 27, of Greenwood, Indiana, were charged with Murder and Conspiracy to Commit Murder in the killing of Kuldeep Kumar, 35, of India, in Manchester Township in October 2024.
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Furthermore, officials announced on Friday that Nirmal Singh, 30, and Gurdeep Singh, 22, both of Greenwood, Indiana, were charged with the same crimes in connection with the 35-year-old’s killing.
On December 14, 2024, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit was called regarding a deceased human discovered in the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area in Manchester Township.
Officials said detectives uncovered a corpse in severe decomposition.
The next day, following a post-mortem examination, the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that the individual’s death was caused by multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and that the manner of death was homicide.
Following additional inquiry and cooperation from the Federal Bureau of inquiry (FBI), the victim was identified as Kuldeep Kumar, 35, of India.
According to police, Kumar was reported missing by family members in Ozone Park, New York, on October 26, 2024.
Following a thorough and exhaustive investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, it was determined that Sourav Kumar, Guarav Singh, Nirmal Singh, and Gurdeep Singh collaborated and supported each other in the murder of Kuldeep Kumar.
On Friday, all four suspects were arrested without incident in Greenwood, Indiana.
They were taken to Johnson County Jail in Franklin, Indiana, where they will remain until their extradition to New Jersey.
“The investigative efforts leading to the arrest of these defendants were nothing short of outstanding, and the teamwork exhibited by all the participating agencies truly exemplifies the best in law enforcement,” the prosecutor, Billhimer, said. “Collaborating with our law enforcement partners, particularly the FBI and NJSP, resulted in the identification of our victim and the swift arrest of these defendants in Indiana.” “I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for their assistance in this investigation,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated.
“The charges brought against the individuals in connection with this tragic murder in Manchester Township reflect our detectives’ tireless commitment and the outstanding collaborative efforts of law enforcement at every level,” said Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “Justice for victims and their families is always our top concern, and this case demonstrates the dedication, experience, and drive of those who fought tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice. We are determined in our objective to hold those who commit such horrible atrocities accountable.
Source: Four Indiana Men Accused With Murder in New Jersey