Bengaluru techie murder in Toronto: High Commissioner to Canada in discussions to repatriate Chandan's body, says G Parameshwara

THYAMAGONDLU: Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara visited the residence of Chandan Kumar in Thyamagondlu after the techie was shot dead in Canada, and said that the body is likely to be brought back to India within the next three to four days. He offered his condolences and support to the bereaved family, according to news agency ANI."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 on Tuesday, the minister said an investigation into the killing is underway in Canada."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, Parameshwara urged the Canadian government to carry out a thorough probe into the murder."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," he posted on X.According to Toronto Police, Chandan Kumar was shot in the parking lot of the Woodbine Shopping Centre near Rexdale Boulevard and Highway 27. He was found with gunshot wounds and taken to hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries, police said.