Kheerat was last seen on our screens in November (Picture: BBC)

EastEnders has an offered an update about Kheerat Panesar (Jaz Singh Deol), who disappeared from screens when he was arrested for the murder of Ranveer Gulati.

The popular character, who enjoyed a three-year-stint in the show, made his final appearance in November last year, after he decided to take the rap for Ranveer’s murder, a crime that was carried out by his mum Suki (Balvinder Sopal).

Ranveer, as viewers know, was struck by Suki when he attempted to sexually assault her, which is what is believed to have caused the sleazy businessman’s death. 

Ravi (Aaron Thiara), however, is the killer, as he fatally struck his adoptive dad – who was actually still alive at this point – when assisting Suki with getting rid of the body. This remains a secret to the rest of the Panesar clan, with Suki believing she committed the murder.

Kheerat, meanwhile, came to his mum’s aid, refusing to let her go down for years, sacrificing his own freedom to protect his beloved mother.

Fans of the BBC One soap were devastated at the development, with Kheerat having become a firm viewer-favourite during his time in Walford.

Kheerat is intending to plead guilty (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

But if you had been hoping to see him on screens again, you’ll be disappointed, with Monday’s (March 13) episode of the BBC One soap offering an update into his case, with brother Vinny (Shiv Jalota) confirming that Kheerat is up in court next week.

‘[He’s] Pleading guilty’, he said.

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EastEnders confirmed at the time that that Kheerat’s arrest scenes served as his final appearance, with actor Jaz Singh Deol having left the show.

‘We can confirm that Jaz has left EastEnders and we wish him all the very best for the future,’ a spokesperson told Metro.co.uk.

EastEnders continues Tuesday March 14 at 7:30pm on BBC One.

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The BBC One soap has offered an update on beloved Kheerat and what the future holds for him.