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Crime
Toronto Police Charge Man in Murder of Indian-Origin Woman from Punjab
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 11:18 AM
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A man has been charged with first‑degree murder after an Indian‑origin woman from Punjab was shot dead in Toronto. Police say the shooting occurred in a residential area last week.
A Toronto police officer arrested a 32‑year‑old man on Tuesday after the murder of an Indian‑origin woman from Punjab in a residential neighbourhood. The victim was found shot dead in a small apartment complex on Yonge Street.
The police investigation revealed that the suspect had a history of violent offences and was known to the victim. He is now charged with first‑degree murder and faces up to life imprisonment.
The incident has shocked the local Indian community, which has called for stricter security measures. The police have urged residents to report any suspicious activity.
The case is currently under review by the Toronto Police Service’s homicide unit, with a trial scheduled for next year.
The police investigation revealed that the suspect had a history of violent offences and was known to the victim. He is now charged with first‑degree murder and faces up to life imprisonment.
The incident has shocked the local Indian community, which has called for stricter security measures. The police have urged residents to report any suspicious activity.
The case is currently under review by the Toronto Police Service’s homicide unit, with a trial scheduled for next year.