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Farmer Yadwinder Singh accused by Queensland Police of allegedly staging his wife’s death as a tractor-drawn slasher accident will stand trial for murder.
46-year-old Yadwinder Singh faces charges over the death of his 41-year-old wife Amarjit Kaur Sardar and allegedly interfering with her corpse following an incident on their Woodhill farm, south of Brisbane, in February 2024.
It is reported that Amarjit Kaur Sardar was found two metres from the tractor’s vegetation slashing attachment, with both legs amputated, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
As per Daily Mail, forensic experts told Beenleigh Magistrates Court that Amarjit Kaur Sardar’s injuries were likely not caused by the tractor and that the blood at the scene was insufficient to match such trauma.
As per 9News report, Yadwinder Singh appeared before Magistrate Shane Elliott for a committal hearing wearing a turban, a black t-shirt, and a long beard.
It was further reported that Yadwinder Singh had previously told police he had been arguing with his wife before reversing the tractor with the slasher engaged.
Forensic pathologist Dr Beng Ong told the court that Amarjit Kaur Sardar suffered 25 injuries to her head, face, and scalp, inconsistent with slasher blades.
According to 9News, Dr Ong also noted very little blood was found near the tractor, saying,
“If she was still alive and her heart was beating, I would expect more.”
It is reported that the pathologist described the death as unprecedented in his experience.
The court also heard that a brick with Amarjit Kaur Sardar’s hair on it was found about 40 metres from her body, across a fence line, supporting a prosecution theory that she may have been struck with it.
However outside court, it is reported by 9News that Yadwinder Singh’s solicitor, Andrew Bale, said that the prosecution had not presented evidence proving Amarjit Kaur Sardar’s death was anything other than an accident.
“It may well be that what the police say is not a tragic accident is a tragic accident…(Singh) was the person to call triple zero. He was utterly distraught and performing CPR when police arrived … the brick really is best described as a red herring.”
As per 9News, Yadwinder Singh declined to give evidence, make a statement, or enter a plea. He was remanded in custody and ordered to stand trial at a later date on charges of murder and interfering with a corpse.
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