Canada: Punjabi businessman shot dead in Mississauga, suspected threats from India
PTC News Desk: In a shocking turn of events, a 50-year old Punjabi businessman was shot dead in Canada's Mississauga outside his office.
The deceased has been identified as Harjit Singh Dhadda who was shot dead by unknown assailants near the intersection of Telford Way and Derry Road. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, marking the sixth murder in the city since the beginning of the year.
The eyewitnesses while recounting the horror said that unknown assailants had approached Singh and fired 15-16 rounds before they fled the spot. As the incident unfolded, people ran for cover.
Another eyewitness said that the assailant exited a parked car and fired several rounds of fire at point blank range before fleeing. Police spokesperson Michael Stafford confirmed that the case has been handed over to investigators and that nearby CCTV footage is being reviewed in an effort to identify the suspects.
Dhadda hails from Uttrakhand and migrated to Canada nearly 30 years ago. He was a prominent face in the trucking service industry.
- PTC NEWS
