39-year-old Chinese sex worker Xiaoqing Ke was brutally MURDERED in London, England, in 2025 when her 24-year-old Indian boyfriend, Deepak Sandhu, whom she suspected of stealing, was arrested and sentenced to 28 years in prison. The case deeply reflects the complexities of relationship disputes and violence. Ke's death appears to have been linked to her boyfriend's stalking and murder attempts after she ended the relationship, following allegations of theft.
Background Information
According to BBC UK, Ke met Sandhu in 2025 at a brothel where they both worked and developed a romantic relationship. However, during their time together, Ke discovered that Sandhu had allegedly stolen her money, phone, and even withheld her passport. Additionally, the background Sandhu presented was revealed to be false. Deeply betrayed, Ke decided to end the relationship.
Reports indicate that after their breakup, Sandhu did not accept the end and instead intensified his tormenting of Ke, trying to win her back. Faced with his unreasonable behavior, Sandhu purchased a knife in anticipation of MURDERING Ke on December 9, 2025, in her London residence. Shockingly, after committing the crime, he attempted to flee to India via train to an airport but was arrested during transit.
The Tragic Aftermath
'Her children are now lacking the warmth of a mother. We mothers could not be there to bid our daughter farewell at the very end.'— Relative
The most tragic aspect of the case is that Ke had two children in their early teens and her family could not travel to London to witness her funeral ceremony, instead participating via video call. The defending attorney handling the case has pledged to return Ke's ashes to her family in China after the proceedings conclude. This tragedy highlights the potential dangers hidden within cross-border romances.