Murder probe launched after taxi driver found dead in burnt-out vehicle in Bedfordshire
- Perry Richardson
- May 6
- 2 min read
Detectives have opened a murder investigation after the body of a taxi driver was found in a burnt-out car near Langford in February.
Emergency services were alerted shortly before 7.30am on Thursday 6 February to reports of a vehicle on fire in a field off the B659 Langford Road.
On arrival, officers found the remains of a Skoda Octavia. A body was discovered in the driver’s seat of the severely damaged vehicle.
The victim was later identified as 47-year-old Jesbir Singh Khela, who was also known as Jessy. He was from Letchworth in Hertfordshire and worked locally as a taxi driver.
Police are continuing with detailed enquiries into the circumstances surrounding Mr Khela’s death. The investigation has now been officially classified as a murder case.
Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area during the early hours of 6 February to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Inwood from Bedfordshire Police said: “First and foremost our thoughts are with the family and friends of Jesbir, as this has been a very distressing time for them.
“Jesbir’s death was initially treated as unexplained whilst we carried out extensive enquiries, which included a forensic postmortem, a full examination of the vehicle remains and statements from the people who knew the victim.
“As a result of these enquiries, we have now opened a murder investigation into Jesbir’s death.
“We are continuing to work hard to establish the circumstances around what happened to Jesbir and would urge anyone who may have any information to get in touch with us.
“If you knew Jesbir and have information which could help, or if you witnessed suspicious activity on or around Langford Road overnight on Thursday 6 February, we want to hear from you.
“Any information, no matter how small it may seem, could be vital to our enquiries.”
