Background

• Gagandip Singh was 21, co-owner of the satellite TV channel Sikh TV.

• Mundill Kaur Mahil, 20, was a medical student in Brighton. She had romantic involvement with Singh and reportedly felt rejected (there was evidence Singh tried to pressure her sexually).

• Harvinder “Ravi” Shoker and Darren Peters, both around 20 at the time of the offence, were Mahil’s friends; Shoker described as “obsessed” with her.

  
  

Incident + Key Events

• In February 2011, Mahil lured Singh to her shared student house in Brighton.

• At the house, Shoker and Peters ambushed Singh, beat him until he lost consciousness.

• They incapacitated him so he couldn’t resist; then bundled him into his own car in the boot.

• They drove him to Blackheath, South London. There, the car was doused in petrol and set on fire with Singh inside.

• Initially, police thought the burning car was a “vehicle fire” or arson — not knowing about the person inside.

  
  

Outcome / Legal Proceedings & Sentencing

• Trial revealed motives including jealousy, revenge, obsession, and perceived betrayal.

• Shoker was convicted of murder; sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years.

• Darren Peters convicted of manslaughter; sentencing was 12 years. (His role was as the “muscle” — helping with the beating and transporting Singh.)

• Mahil was cleared of murder; convicted of grievous bodily harm with intent. Sentenced to 6 years.

  
  

Aftermath / Additional Insights

• Media coverage emphasised how personal relationships and obsession can lead to extreme violence, even when motive seems out of proportion.

• The family of Singh, already struggling due to his father’s past violent death, were particularly devastated.

• The case led to some commentary on student-housing vulnerabilities, gender dynamics, and manipulation in abusive relationships.