Indian-origin Sikh “gang member” Harpreet Singh Uppal and his 11-year-old son shot dead in Canada

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Ottawa [Canada], November 13 (ANI): Canadian authorities have released video footage and images of suspects believed to be connected to the shooting deaths of Harpreet Singh Uppal, an Indian-origin Sikh “gang member,” and his 11-year-old son in southeast Edmonton, as reported by CTV News.

The police have described the killings as “sick and twisted” and have identified Uppal as a “high-level gang member” involved in the drug trade. They suspect that his son was intentionally murdered.

According to the Vancouver Sun, Uppal was affiliated with the Brothers Keeper gang, which adds another layer of complexity to this tragic incident.

This incident comes amidst a diplomatic row between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Nijjar. Nijjar was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gurdwara in Surrey on June 19 this year.

In an effort to gather more information about the shooting, the Edmonton Police have released surveillance footage and a photograph of a vehicle and two suspects. They hope that these visuals will help jog someone’s memory and provide valuable leads in the investigation. The shooting took place on November 9 at 12 noon.

Staff Sgt Rob Bilawey, from the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Homicide Section, stated, “We are hopeful that releasing this photo and video clip will help someone recall seeing the vehicle and/or suspects before or after the shooting.” The police believe that even seemingly insignificant details can be immensely helpful in their investigation and urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.

The video shows the suspects leaving a black BMW SUV and approaching Uppal’s white SUV. They fired a weapon at Uppal and his son before fleeing the scene. Both victims succumbed to their injuries shortly after. Autopsies will be conducted on Monday and Tuesday as the police continue to investigate the shooting.

Fortunately, another 11-year-old boy who was in the car at the time of the shooting, but not related to Uppal, managed to escape unharmed.

The Edmonton Police Service provided a detailed statement regarding the incident. It stated, “On Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at approximately 12 p.m., Southeast Branch patrol officers responded to the report of a shooting outside of a business in the area of 50 Street and Ellerslie Road.” The statement also mentioned that the police were alerted to a vehicle fire in a different location, but it is yet to be determined if the burned vehicle, a 2012 black BMW X6, is connected to the suspects.

This is not the first time Uppal has been targeted. In 2021, he was injured in another shooting at an Edmonton restaurant, which the police believe was a targeted attack.

The Vancouver Sun has reported that “three gangland killings in Edmonton and Toronto last week are linked to a continuing B.C. gang war, showing its deadly tentacles are spreading.” Last Wednesday, gangster Parmvir Chahil of the United Nations group was shot to death in Toronto.

The Brothers Keepers, the United Nations, and the Red Scorpion-Kang group are among the gangs that have turned public spaces in Canada into battlegrounds, according to the Vancouver Sun.

It is crucial for anyone with information related to this shooting to come forward and assist the police in their investigation. The tragic loss of life, including that of an innocent child, highlights the urgent need to address gang violence and ensure the safety of communities.

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