Canada police arrest man for stabbing Indian national to death

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Indian national Kulwinder Singh Sohi in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada. Sohi tried to chase down the attacker after being stabbed but collapsed and died.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced the arrest on Monday but did not release the identity of the suspect. Further investigation is on.

Sohi, who worked as a plumber, was stabbed on the White Rock Promenade on the evening of April 23.

Witnesses reported seeing him in a physical fight with the suspect before being chased, according to White Rock police.

The IHIT took over the investigation from the White Rock RCMP.

Sohi tried to chase down the person who stabbed him, CBC News quoted police as saying.

The arrest comes after another Indian-origin man, Jatinder Singh, was stabbed near the White Rock Pier two days ago. Singh survived the attack, reported the local media.

The two stabbings have shaken the community, and White Rock RCMP has increased patrols in the area. A town hall meeting is scheduled for Tuesday to address public safety concerns.

“We know that community members have concerns about safety in White Rock following the two recent events on our waterfront. To that end, we will be hosting a Town hall on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at the community centre on Russell Ave,” said Canada police.

Sohi’s family has launched an online fundraiser to transport his remains back to India.

His brother, Gurleen Sohi, said on the fundraiser page, “Kulwinder was a hard-working and really passionate person. I’m really shocked and depressed after this tragic loss. Our parents are still in India and we want to give peace to Kulwinder’s soul by performing last rituals at our hometown.”

A vigil was held in Sohi’s memory at the White Rock pier on Sunday.