Indian-Origin Delivery Driver Receives 29-Year Sentence for Murder in UK

Tanveer Singh, an Indian-origin delivery driver, has been sentenced to 29 years in prison for murdering Shara Millar in the UK. The murder involved strangulation and was described as a brutal act by the court. The case highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable women in society.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 27-05-2026 21:39 IST | Created: 27-05-2026 21:37 IST
Indian-Origin Delivery Driver Receives 29-Year Sentence for Murder in UK
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Tanveer Singh, a 32-year-old delivery driver of Indian descent, was sentenced to 29 years in prison by a UK court for the murder of 41-year-old Shara Millar. Her body was discovered discarded by the roadside in Smethwick.

Judge Michael Chambers condemned Singh's actions as manipulative and remorseless, labeling him a dangerous predator. Detective Inspector Joe Davenport revealed that Singh picked up Shara in his van before the tragic attack. Further investigations confirmed Singh's attempt to erase forensic traces.

The case underscored the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by women like Shara, who was trapped in a cycle of drug addiction and sex work. The West Midlands Police continue to emphasize their commitment to supporting and protecting vulnerable women.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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