Sikh businessman shot dead outside his office in Canada's Mississauga

Indian Express

15-05-2025

A Sikh businessman, operating a trucking safety and insurance consultancy, was shot dead on Wednesday morning outside his office in Canada's Mississauga, sending shockwaves through the local South Asian community.
Multiple sources have identified the deceased as Harjeet Singh Dhadda, an entrepreneur in the logistics and compliance industry. Peel Regional Police, which responded to the reports of the shooting near Tranmere Drive and Telford Way at 11.53 am, have, however, not officially released the identity of the victim. The police later pronounced Dhadda dead at the scene.
According to sources, Dhadda had recently received threatening calls from extortionists and had reported the matter to police. Unconfirmed reports indicate that he was shot four times outside his office.
Originally from Bazpur, Uttarakhand, India, Dhadda had established himself as a successful businessman in Ontario, in Mississauga.
The Peel Regional Police have launched a homicide investigation.
A heavy police presence was seen at the scene of the crime, and authorities are appealing for any witnesses or security footage from the area. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the motive remains under investigation, officials said.
This incident bears similarities to recent concerns raised within the business community over rising cases of targeted threats and extortion attempts, particularly involving South Asian entrepreneurs.
Last month, a student hailing from Punjab was allegedly shot dead while waiting at a bus stop in Canada's Hamilton on Thursday.
According to Hamilton police, the shooting occurred while the victim, identified as Harsimrat Randhawa, 21, a student of Mohawk College, was waiting for public transport around 7.30 pm. Randhawa later succumbed to a gunshot wound to her chest at a hospital.