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India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Two Indian-origin men held for Sikh businessman's murder in Canada
Two 21-year-old Indian-origin men were arrested in connection with the murder of a 51-year-old Indo-Canadian businessman, Harjeet Dhadda, who was shot multiple times in a parking area in Mississauga, Ontario, on May 14. Dhadda, originally from Uttarakhand, had received multiple extortion threats, and his daughter blamed authorities for failing to prevent his Regional Police (PRP) announced the arrests of two men, Aman and Digvijay, from Delta, British Sikh businessman, originally from Uttarakhand, operated a trucking safety and insurance consultancy in Brampton, Ontario. He had received multiple threats from extortionists and had reported the matter to the the Canadian government responsible for "failing to curb extortion and targeted violence", his daughter, Gurlin Dhadda, said that the community is outraged."Why are innocent people left defenceless while the threats grow louder? When the authorities fail to protect us, what options do we have?" she said in a statement issued a day after her father's the time of the murder, the police had called the incident "a targeted shooting".On May 14, Dhadda, was approached by the suspect and shot multiple times while in a parking area near Tranmere Drive and Telford Way in Mississauga. The victim later succumbed to his injuries at a local suspects fled in a stolen vehicle, which was recovered shortly after the incident, the police said in a statement issued on an intensive probe, two suspects were identified and tracked to Delta, British Columbia. On May 28, PRP, with assistance from officers from the Delta Police Department, Abbotsford Police, Surrey Police, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, located and arrested the accused, the police said in the accused appeared before a justice in Surrey, British Columbia, before being turned over to homicide detectives to be transported back to Ontario, to face charges of first-degree accused persons attended a bail hearing on June 1 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton, the PRP said in the AND PARTNERSHIP LEAD TO ARRESTSPRP head Nishan Duraiappah said the police teams remained focused and relentless throughout the investigation."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 toward justice for the loss of their loved one," the statement quoted PRP chief as saying."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," Duraiappah OF SOUTH ASIAN TARGETS IN CANADA 'S BRAMPTONadvertisementThe incident echoed growing concerns in the business community about a rise in targeted threats and extortion attempts, especially against South Asian month, three Indian-origin men were arrested in Canada's Brampton after they fired inside a business establishment in the city to extort money, according to police said the crime was part of a trend targeting South Asian businesses in the trend of extortion bids and the murder of the Indo-Canadian businessman has sent shockwaves in the local Watch
Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- 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
3 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
Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Globe and Mail
Two men arrested in B.C., charged with murder in shooting of Mississauga man, police say
Peel Region police say two men were arrested in British Columbia and charged with murder in the shooting death of a man in Mississauga last month. Police say 51-year-old Harjeet Dhadda of Brampton, Ont., was allegedly approached by a suspect and shot multiple times in a Mississauga parking lot the morning of May 14, and he later died in hospital. They allege the suspects fled in a stolen vehicle, which was found shortly after the shooting. Police say two 21-year-old male suspects were tracked to Delta, B.C., and with help from local police forces and the RCMP, both were arrested on May 28. They say the accused were transported back to Ontario to face the charges of first-degree murder. Police are asking anyone with information to contact investigators.
CBC
3 days ago
- General
- CBC
2 men charged with 1st-degree murder linked to Brampton man's death
Two men have been arrested in British Columbia and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 51-year old Brampton man Harjeet Dhadda. Peel Regional Police announced the arrests of two men from Delta, B.C., in a news release Tuesday. "Despite the suspects' efforts to evade capture, our teams remained focused and relentless," Chief Nishan Duraiappah said in a statement. "This outcome sends a clear message — no matter how far you run, our teams will find you." Dhadda was shot multiple times in a parking lot near Tranmere Drive and Telford Way in Mississauga shortly before noon on May 14. He died later in hospital. Police say that after an "intensive investigation," the two men now facing charges were identified and tracked to B.C. The two men, who are both 21 years old, were arrested on May 28, according to investigators. "This arrest is a testament to the unwavering perseverance and diligence of our homicide investigators," Duraiappah said. "The strong collaboration with policing partners allows this family to take the next step toward justice for the loss of their loved one." The victim's family has said that, in recent years, Dhadda was . His daughter, Gurlin, previously described her father as both a leader and her hero. "It's like my heart was ripped away. But I know he would want me to be strong, which I will," she said. "That's why I'm fighting for him."
