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California highway renamed after late Indian-origin cop
A signboard honoring Corporal Ronil Singh Memorial Highway has been installed at the California intersection of Highway 33 and Stuhr Road
The memorial highway sign honoring Corporal Ronil Singh / Image-X/@JuanAlanisCA
The Newman Police Department in California recently named a stretch of Highway 33 after Ronil Singh, a police officer of Indian descent. He was fatally shot by an unauthorized immigrant in December 2018.
A memorial highway sign honoring Corporal Ronil Singh was installed at the junction of State Route 33 and Stuhr Road. "Today the community came together to honour the memory of Cpl. Ronil Singh, who was tragically killed in the line of duty in December 2018. The memorial highway sign was unveiled today and will be displayed on Highway 33 and Stuhr Road," Assemblyman Juan Alanis posted on social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
Singh, a native of Fiji, joined the force in July 2011 and was fatally shot on December 26, 2018, by an alleged drunk motorist. His assailant, Paulo Virgen Mendoza, was apprehended after a three-day manhunt. In November 2020, he admitted to the murder and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
After the community's annual Tunnel to Towers 5K walk and run, an unveiling ceremony was held to reveal the sign. The gathering was attended by the widow of the deceased police officer, Anamika, their young son Arnav, who was only 5 months old at the time of the unfortunate tragedy, as well as other family members.
County Supervisor Channce Condit, State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil, United States Representative John Duarte, and Assemblyman Juan Alanis were also present, as were members of the Newman Police Department.
Today the community came together to honor the memory of Cpl. Ronil Singh, who was tragically killed in the line of duty in December 2018. The memorial highway sign was unveiled today and will be displayed on Highway 33 and Stuhr Road. pic.twitter.com/b4cNgZekRg
— Assemblyman Juan Alanis (@JuanAlanisCA) September 2, 2023
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