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Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Police arrest 2 men in connection with murder of Indo-Canadian businessman
Toronto: Two 21-year-old Indo-Canadian men have been arrested from British Columbia in connection with the daylight murder of an Indo-Canadian businessman in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) last month. Peel Regional Police (PRP) announced the arrests of two individuals identified only as Aman Aman and Digvijay Digvijay, both 21. On May 14, at approximately 10 minutes to noon, 51-year-old businessman Harjeet Dhadda, resident of Brampton, was approached by a suspect and shot multiple times in a parking lot in Mississauga. He was taken to a local hospital but succumbed to the injuries sustained. The suspects fled in a stolen 2018 Black Dodge Challenger, which was recovered shortly following the incident. After an intensive investigation, PRP said, two suspects were identified and tracked to the town of Delta in British Columbia. On May 28, PRP, with assistance from officers with the Delta Police Department, Abbotsford Police, Surrey Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, located and arrested the two men. The accused appeared before a Justice in Surrey, BC, before being turned over to homicide detectives to be transported back to Ontario, assisted by the BC Sheriff Service. They face first-degree murder charges. 'This arrest is a testament to the unwavering perseverance and diligence of our homicide investigators. The strong collaboration with policing partners allows this family to take the next step towards justice for the loss of their loved one. Despite the suspects' efforts to evade capture, our teams remained focused and relentless. This outcome sends a clear message — no matter how far you run, our teams will find you,' PRP chief Nishan Duraiappah said, in a statement. At the time of the murder, police believed it was 'a targeted shooting'. There were several unverified claims related to the murder on social media, including a post attributed to a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang that Dhadda had been targeted. Unconfirmed reports also linked Dhadda, originally from Uttarakhand, to a murder in the state of 70-year-old mining trade Mahal Singh in October 2022. At the time, HT, quoting a unnamed senior state police official had reported that a 'week before his murder, the trader had received a threat call from Canada from one Harjeet Singh, alias Kaale' The local network Omni reported at the time that Dhadda was targeted for extortion but had refused to pay up. His daughter Gurleen Dhadda told the channel, 'They asked for $500,000 from my dad, but my dad denied it. My dad said he's not going to pay a single penny because he works for it.' According to local media reports, Dhadda was shot six times. In a social media post, his son Tanveer Singh Dhadda said, 'My father did not deserve this. He was not involved in anything criminal. He lived an honest life. Yet, those who came to harm him were armed with illegal weapons, operating with complete disregard for the law and seemingly without fear of consequences.'


Toronto Sun
03-06-2025
- General
- Toronto Sun
WARMINGTON: Peel cops find two murder suspects in B.C., wanted for Brampton killing
Turns out both accused have been in Canada for two years on international student visas but are now held on a first-degree murder rap Get the latest from Joe Warmington straight to your inbox Aman Aman and Digvijay Digvijay, both 21, of Delta, B.C., have each been accused of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Harjeet Dhadda, 51. (Peel Regional Police) Two 21-year-old men from India who are in Canada on international student visas have been accused of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a Brampton man. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The fact that Aman Aman and Digvijay Digvijay — both of Delta, B.C. — were captured out west and flown back to the GTA where Peel Regional Police officers charged them Sunday was already a major development in the May 16 slaying of 51-year-old Harjeet Dhadda. But public sector sources told The Toronto Sun that each of these men were in Canada on education visas and have been so for two years. It's not known why they travelled to the GTA and were allegedly here when this shocking murder occurred near Pearson International Airport. 'On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at approximately 11:49 a.m., Harjeet Dhadda, a 51-year-old commercial insurance broker from Brampton, was (allegedly) approached by the suspect and shot multiple times while in a parking lot near Tranmere Drive and Telford Way in Mississauga,' contended Peel Regional Police. 'The victim later succumbed to his injuries (two days later) at a local hospital.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Two foreign students from India have each been charged with first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Harjeet Dhadda, 51, pictured above in this Peel Regional Police handout. Police said a stolen Dodge Charger was used as a get-away vehicle following the fatal shooting. On that day, all police had to work with was a man shot outside of his truck and a car fleeing the scene. With the help of some security video footage, police said they determined 'the suspects fled in a stolen 2018 Black Dodge Challenger, which was recovered shortly following the incident.' But that was about it. The killers seemed to vanish into thin air. Peel Homicide detectives got involved and started doing some old-fashioned gumshoe work. With the help of this victim's family and other leads, their investigation took them to B.C. Recommended video In just two weeks, they had suspects in custody. 'After an intensive investigation, two suspects were identified and tracked to Delta, B.C.,' said police. 'On May 28, Peel Regional Police, with assistance from officers with the Delta Police Department, Abbotsford Police, Surrey Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, located and arrested Aman and Digvijay, 21-year-old men from Delta, B.C.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The allegations have not been tested in court. Police said a stolen Dodge Charger was used as get-away vehicle following the fatal shooting of a Brampton man in Mississauga on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Photo by Handout / Peel Regional Police This was a very fast turnaround considering police had to locate and detain suspects as well as build a case that detectives alleged justifies pre-meditated murder charges. 'Despite the suspects' (alleged) efforts to evade capture, our teams remained focused and relentless,' said Chief Nishan Duraiappah. 'This outcome sends a clear message — no matter how far you run, our teams will find you.' Sometimes criminals forget, policing works in a coast-to-coast, 24/7 network. 'This arrest is a testament to the unwavering perseverance and diligence of our homicide investigators,' said Duraiappah. 'The strong collaboration with policing partners allows this family to take the next step toward justice for the loss of their loved one.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. And this family needed that. This was hell for them. Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah, left, speaks to the media at Pearson airport after a 30-year-old man was shot dead by officers in the departure area following a dispute Thursday, April 24, 2025. Photo by Jack Boland / Toronto Sun After the homicide, the victim's devastated daughter, Gurlin Dhadda, turned to social media to post: 'For the past few years, my father was receiving repeated threat and extortion calls. In April 2023, we even faced a possible attack.' The family had expressed frustration, saying they did not get enough protection for Dhadda. And while this arrest will not bring back their beloved family member, it does offer an opportunity at justice and provide some learning opportunities for government and police. Peel Police have really focused on that. In a video, Supt. David Kennedy acknowledged the hardship this senseless murder has had on the community and guarantees this investigation will continue. Meanwhile, questions need to be asked about the vetting process of students from abroad and also the issue of ensuring the safety of people potentially at risk from those wanting to settle scores from their home countries. In this case, authorities have not revealed the alleged motive, and this investigation is still very much underway. Perhaps more arrests could come. Toronto & GTA Other Sports Ontario Toronto & GTA Golf
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
WARMINGTON: Peel cops find two murder suspects in B.C., wanted for Brampton killing
Two 21-year-old men from India who are in Canada on international student visas have been accused of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a Brampton man. The fact that Aman Aman and Digvijay Digvijay — both of Delta, B.C. — were captured out west and flown back to the GTA where Peel Regional Police officers charged them Sunday was already a major development in the May 16 slaying of 51-year-old Harjeet Dhadda. But public sector sources told The Toronto Sun that each of these men were in Canada on education visas and have been so for two years. It's not known why they travelled to the GTA and were allegedly here when this shocking murder occurred near Pearson International Airport. 'On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at approximately 11:49 a.m., Harjeet Dhadda, a 51-year-old commercial insurance broker from Brampton, was (allegedly) approached by the suspect and shot multiple times while in a parking lot near Tranmere Drive and Telford Way in Mississauga,' contended Peel Regional Police. 'The victim later succumbed to his injuries (two days later) at a local hospital.' Police said a stolen Dodge Charger was used as a get-away vehicle following the fatal shooting. On that day, all police had to work with was a man shot outside of his truck and a car fleeing the scene. With the help of some security video footage, police said they determined 'the suspects fled in a stolen 2018 Black Dodge Challenger, which was recovered shortly following the incident.' But that was about it. The killers seemed to vanish into thin air. Peel Homicide detectives got involved and started doing some old-fashioned gumshoe work. With the help of this victim's family and other leads, their investigation took them to B.C. In just two weeks, they had suspects in custody. 'After an intensive investigation, two suspects were identified and tracked to Delta, B.C.,' said police. 'On May 28, Peel Regional Police, with assistance from officers with the Delta Police Department, Abbotsford Police, Surrey Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, located and arrested Aman and Digvijay, 21-year-old men from Delta, B.C.' The allegations have not been tested in court. This was a very fast turnaround considering police had to locate and detain suspects as well as build a case that detectives alleged justifies pre-meditated murder charges. 'Despite the suspects' (alleged) efforts to evade capture, our teams remained focused and relentless,' said Chief Nishan Duraiappah. 'This outcome sends a clear message — no matter how far you run, our teams will find you.' Sometimes criminals forget, policing works in a coast-to-coast, 24/7 network. 'This arrest is a testament to the unwavering perseverance and diligence of our homicide investigators,' said Duraiappah. 'The strong collaboration with policing partners allows this family to take the next step toward justice for the loss of their loved one.' And this family needed that. This was hell for them. After the homicide, the victim's devastated daughter, Gurlin Dhadda, turned to social media to post: 'For the past few years, my father was receiving repeated threat and extortion calls. In April 2023, we even faced a possible attack.' The family had expressed frustration, saying they did not get enough protection for Dhadda. And while this arrest will not bring back their beloved family member, it does offer an opportunity at justice and provide some learning opportunities for government and police. Peel Police have really focused on that. In a video, Supt. David Kennedy acknowledged the hardship this senseless murder has had on the community and guarantees this investigation will continue. Meanwhile, questions need to be asked about the vetting process of students from abroad and also the issue of ensuring the safety of people potentially at risk from those wanting to settle scores from their home countries. In this case, authorities have not revealed the alleged motive, and this investigation is still very much underway. Perhaps more arrests could come. CRIME SCENE: Suspect's identity sought after man gunned down in Mississauga


CTV News
03-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
2 men from B.C. charged with first-degree murder in Mississauga homicide
Aman Aman and Digvijay Digvijay, both 21 from Delta, B.C. have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a May 14 homicide in Mississauga. (PRP photos) Two men from B.C. have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a homicide in Mississauga last month, Peel Regional Police say. The incident happened on May 14, at about 11:49 a.m., in a parking lot near Tranmere Drive and Telford Way, which is north of Derry Road East between Bramalea and Dixie roads. Police say 51-year-old Brampton resident Harjeet Dhadda was approached by a suspect and shot 'multiple times.' He later died of his injuries at a local hospital. The suspects fled in a stolen 2018 Black Dodge Challenger, which Peel police said was recovered shortly after the shooting. Following an 'intensive' investigation, the homicide bureau identified two suspects and tracked them to Delta, B.C. On May 28, Peel police, with assistance of Delta Police Department, Abbotsford police, Surrey police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, located and arrested Aman Aman and Digvijay Digvijay, both 21 from Delta, B.C. The accused appeared before a judge in Surrey, B.C., before being turned over to homicide detectives in Peel Region for transportation back to Ontario. Aman and Digvijay have both been charged with first-degree murder, police said. They attended a bail hearing on June 1 at a Brampton court. Anyone with further information about this incident, including anyone who may have been in the area at the time and has video footage, are asked to contact Peel police's Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 3205, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.