NEW DELHI: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday (Feb 10) visited the residence of Chandan Kumar, the techie from Nelamangala taluk who was shot dead in Toronto, and said efforts are underway to bring his body back to India within the next three to four days.
The minister met the bereaved parents in Thyamagondlu village and assured them of the state government’s support, even as Canadian authorities continue their investigation into the killing.
Minister meets family, repatriation process underway
“Personally visited the residence of Chandan Kumar from Tyamagondlu village in Nelamangala taluk, who lost his life in an accident that occurred in the city of Toronto, Canada, and offered condolences to the grieving family members,” Parameshwara said.
“The talented Chandan Kumar, who was working as a project manager in a software company in Toronto, was the only son of the retired teacher couple, Nandan Kumar. Seeing the parents’ wail of grief at losing the son who was supposed to live well and be their support filled his heart with immense distress. I pray that the divine grants the family the strength to bear this sorrow,” he added.
Speaking to reporters, Parameshwara said the motive behind the killing is yet to be ascertained. “Chandan Kumar (techie from Karnataka) has been murdered in Canada. We have not yet received information about the reason behind the killing. May his soul rest in peace. I will meet his family today. An investigation into the murder is underway there. Our High Commissioner to Canada is in discussions to repatriate the body. The body may be brought back within the next three to four days,” he said.
Earlier, he had urged the Canadian government to conduct a detailed inquiry. “I urge the Canadian government, through the Central Ministry of External Affairs, to conduct a thorough investigation into the Chandan Kumar murder case and ensure justice is served. Kannadigas living in Canada need not fear because of this incident. The Karnataka government is committed to the safety of all Kannadigas,” Parameshwara posted on X.
Toronto police confirm shooting at shopping centre parking lot
According to Toronto Police, Chandan Kumar was shot in the parking lot of Woodbine Shopping Centre in the Rexdale Boulevard and Highway 27 area. Officers found him with gunshot wounds at the scene.
He was taken to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead, police said.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. - The Statesman/ANN
