Crown closes case in Dunedin murder trial of Gurjit Singh

Tuesday 2 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 2 Dec 2025, 4:34pm

The Crown has closed its case against Rajinder, who is accused of the premeditated murder of Gurjit Singh in Dunedin last January. Prosecutors allege the defendant lied to police and left DNA evidence at the scene. The victim was reportedly stabbed at least 46 times during the attack.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 2 Dec 2025, 12:56pm

   Crown closes case in murder trial: 'It's not rocket science' (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 2 Dec 2025, 1:09pm

   Gurjit Singh murder trial in Dunedin: Crown outlines claims of ‘targeted’ killing (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 2 Dec 2025, 2:19pm

   Man accused of murdering Gurjit Singh 'lied to police and left evidence at scene', Crown alleges (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZTue 2 Dec 2025, 4:34pm

   Man accused of murdering Gurjit Singh 'lied to police', Crown alleges (opens in new tab)