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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.'
Yahoo
7 days ago
- 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
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Sikh bizman killed in shooting faced repeated threats, say kin
Canadian law enforcement has said that it is 'actively and thoroughly examining' the murder of an Indo-Canadian Sikh businessman in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), on Wednesday. While the name of the victim had been circulating since the killing, which occurred in broad daylight, Peel Regional Police (PRP) formally identified him as 51-year-old Harjeet Singh Dhadda. In a statement, PRP said the victim 'was approached by the suspect and shot multiple times while in a parking lot near Tranmere Drive and Telford Way in Mississauga.' He later succumbed to the injuries sustained. The suspects fled in a 2018 Black Dodge Challenger, which was recovered shortly following the incident. Responding to queries from Hindustan Times, a PRP spokesperson said, 'Please be assured that our investigators are actively and thoroughly examining every aspect of this case. As with any investigation, we are committed to following the facts and upholding the integrity of the investigative process.' 'At this time, it is believed that this was a targeted shooting,' it added, in a release issued on Friday. There have been 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 trader Mahal Singh in October 2022. At the time, HT, quoting an 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.' In that regard, PRP said, 'Investigators are also aware of unverified information circulating online and in the media regarding the possible motive'. It urged 'the public to refrain from speculation as this remains an active investigation, and all potential leads will be thoroughly examined.' The local network Omni reported on Thursday that Dhadda had been 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.'
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Canada probes murder of Indo-Canadian businessman in GTA
Toronto: Canadian law enforcement has said that it is 'actively and thoroughly examining' the murder of an Indo-Canadian businessman in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), on Wednesday. While the name of the victim had been circulating since the killing, which occurred in broad daylight, Peel Regional Police (PRP) formally identified him as 51-year-old Harjeet Dhadda. In a statement, PRP said he 'was approached by the suspect and shot multiple times while in a parking lot near Tranmere Drive and Telford Way in Mississauga.' He later succumbed to the injuries sustained. The suspects fled in a 2018 Black Dodge Challenger, which was recovered shortly following the incident. Responding to queries from Hindustan Times, a PRP spokesperson said, 'Please be assured that our investigators are actively and thoroughly examining every aspect of this case. As with any investigation, we are committed to following the facts and upholding the integrity of the investigative process.' 'At this time, it is believed that this was a targeted shooting,' it added, in a release issued on Friday. There have been 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.' In that regard, PRP said, 'Investigators are also aware of unverified information circulating online and in the media regarding the possible motive'. It urged 'the public to refrain from speculation as this remains an active investigation, and all potential leads will be thoroughly examined.' The local network Omni reported on Thursday that Dhadda had been 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.'
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
CRIME SCENE: Suspect's identity sought after man gunned down in Mississauga
Homicide investigators are turning to the public to help solve a murder in Mississauga. Peel Regional Police said a suspect approached Harjeet Dhadda, a 51-year-old Brampton man, at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday and shot him multiple times while in a parking lot near Tranmere Dr. and Telford Way. Dhadda died of his injuries at a local hospital. The suspects fled in a stolen 2018 Black Dodge Challenger, which was recovered shortly following the incident, cops said. Investigators believe, at this time, that Dhadda was targeted. 'Investigators are also aware of unverified information circulating online and in the media regarding the possible motive,' police said in a news release. 'Peel Regional Police is urging the public to refrain from speculation as this remains an active investigation, and all potential leads will be thoroughly examined.' Anyone with information about this incident, including those who may have been in the area and have video footage, are asked to contact Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 3205. Investigators released images and video of the vehicle involved in a collision that injured a teen cyclist last week in North York. On Thursday, Toronto Police said officers responded to a call on May 9 at about 12:35 p.m. for a personal injury collision in the Princess and Dudley Aves. area, near Sheppard Ave. E. and Willowdale Ave. A 14-year-old male cyclist was travelling westbound on Princess Ave. when the driver of a white Honda Civic struck the teen while heading southbound on Dudley Ave. Cops said the driver failed to remain at the scene of the crash. The cyclist was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. In an update Friday, police said the vehicle is described as a 2019 to 2021 four door Honda Civic with sport trim and tinted rear windows. The car has damage to the side mirror cover and a partial licence plate of DBEW and unknown numbers. Investigators also released video of the suspect vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1200 or Crime Stoppers. Toronto Police are hoping someone can identify a suspect wanted for two thefts near Greektown. It is reported that a suspect gained entry into a business in the Danforth and Jones Aves. area around 2 a.m. on Wednesday. The suspect stole property and cash before fleeing the area, police said. A short time later, at 4:30 a.m., the same suspect gained entry into another business in the same area. Cops said the suspect stole cash and fled the area. Investigators released images of the suspect. The accused was wearing a light-coloured jacket with a logo on the left arm, dark blue jeans or pants, dark-coloured boots, a face mask, sunglasses, and gloves. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477). Police are hoping to identify a suspect following a bank heist in Vaughan last month. York Regional Police said officers responded at approximately 1 p.m. on April 21 to a robbery at a bank in the area of Hwy. 7 W. and Marycroft Ave. According to police, a male suspect entered the bank, made threats toward staff and demanded cash. The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction with cash. The suspect is described as white, in his 40s or 50s with a medium build and last seen wearing a black puffer jacket, grey hooded sweater, dark pants, a black baseball hat and carrying a shoulder bag. Anyone with information is asked to call the Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). A Richmond Hill man is facing charges following a series of commercial break and enters in Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham. The man was also accused of failing to comply with three release orders. On the morning of April 19, officers with York Regional Police responded to reports of multiple break-ins at a commercial plaza in the area of Clark and Hilda Aves. in Vaughan. Upon arrival, cops discovered that three businesses had been forcibly entered overnight, with front glass doors smashed and cash registers targeted. All three businesses were located in a row within the same plaza, police said. Following an investigation, officers identified the suspect and were able to link him to four additional commercial break-ins that occurred between April 19 and April 30 in Richmond Hill and Markham. Andrew Taino, 39, is charged with seven counts of break and enter and three counts of failing to comply with a release order. Cops said at the times of these offences, the accused was out on bail for previous unrelated charges. WARMINGTON: Smoking out Jews with smoke bombs in Big Smoke unacceptable Three suspects charged, trio sought for residential break-ins in York Region Cops to beef up presence at Ashbridges Bay area for Victoria Day weekend An 18-year-old man was arrested Friday morning after a replica firearm was discarded in the downtown core. Toronto Police said officers responded to a call for a person with a gun in the Dundas St. E. and Yonge St. area at approximately 9:30 a.m. Police allege that officers located the accused and a replica firearm was found discarded nearby. Martin Mamashela-Sichalwe is accused of possessing a weapon in a public place and obstructing an officer.
