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Indian-origin Sikh Man and Son Brutally Murdered in Canada in Apparent Gang Violence

Tragedy struck the city of Edmonton in Canada as an Indian-origin Sikh man and his young son fell victim to a callous act of violence perpetrated by unidentified assailants. The Canadian authorities have labeled the incident as a “sick and twisted” example of gang violence due to the heart-wrenching loss of a child. The deceased have been identified as 41-year-old Harpreet Singh Uppal and his son.

According to local reports, a friend of Uppal’s son was also present in the car during the shooting but thankfully escaped unharmed. The horrific incident unfolded outside a gas station on a fateful Thursday afternoon, as confirmed by Police Service acting Superintendent Colin Derksen. It remains uncertain whether the assailants were aware of the presence of children in the vehicle at the time of the attack.

High-Ranking Figure in Organized Crime Network

Harpreet Singh Uppal, described as a “high-level figure” in Canada’s organized crime network, had been facing multiple criminal charges. These charges included cocaine possession and trafficking, illegal possession of body armor, illegal possession of a firearm, and assault with a weapon. Uppal’s trial in connection with these charges was scheduled to commence in April 2024, as reported by CBC News. Notably, the prosecution had dropped the proceedings related to a previous case of illegal firearm possession and assault with a weapon in February.

Involvement in Wider Gang War

Speculations are rife that the brutal murder of Uppal and his son is linked to an ongoing gang war that originated in the Vancouver area but has since spilled over to other parts of Canada. The Indo-Canadian family had previously been targeted in 2021 when an assailant opened fire through a restaurant window while they were having dinner. However, the sole accused in that case had his charges dropped just last month, according to court records cited by news agency PTI.

“That is sick and twisted,” exclaimed Superintendent Colin Derksen, expressing his disbelief and adding, “I think most gang members would agree.” He further noted that the killing of children was once considered a “line in the sand” that even gang members would refuse to cross. However, this tragic incident highlights the changing dynamics within these criminal circles.