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- The victim has been identified as 51-year-old Harjeet Singh Dhadda, a Brampton resident and the operator of G&G Trucking Solutions, a company specializing in transportation safety and insurance.
- The arrests were made with the support of multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Delta, Abbotsford, and Surrey police departments, as well as the RCMP.
- The accused, identified as Aman Aman and Digvijay Digvijay, both 21 and residents of Delta, were initially held in custody in B.
Two men from British Columbia have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the brazen daylight shooting of a Brampton businessman last month.
The fatal incident occurred just before noon on May 14, near Tranmere Drive and Telford Way in Mississauga’s industrial area. Peel Regional Police were called to the scene where they found a man suffering from critical gunshot wounds. Paramedics rushed him to a local hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
The victim has been identified as 51-year-old Harjeet Singh Dhadda, a Brampton resident and the operator of G&G Trucking Solutions, a company specializing in transportation safety and insurance.
The suspects allegedly fled in a stolen 2018 black Dodge Challenger, which was later recovered by authorities. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with one man recounting a bullet shattering the front window of his nearby office.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Dhadda’s family voiced suspicions that the killing may have been linked to extortion attempts originating from India. His daughter told CityNews that her father had resisted pressure from would-be extortionists. However, police have neither confirmed nor denied these claims, stating only that they are pursuing all leads.
After an intensive investigation spanning provinces, Peel police confirmed that two suspects were located and arrested on May 28 in Delta, British Columbia. The arrests were made with the support of multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Delta, Abbotsford, and Surrey police departments, as well as the RCMP.
The accused, identified as Aman Aman and Digvijay Digvijay, both 21 and residents of Delta, were initially held in custody in B.C. before being transferred to Peel Region. They appeared in a Brampton court on June 1 for a bail hearing.
Peel Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah praised the coordinated efforts of law enforcement.
“These arrests are a testament to the unwavering perseverance and diligence of our homicide investigators,” said Chief Duraiappah. “Despite the suspects’ efforts to evade capture, our teams remained focused and relentless. This outcome sends a clear message — no matter how far you run, our teams will find you.”
As the investigation continues, Peel police are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact homicide detectives.
The shooting has sent ripples through the Brampton and Mississauga communities, leaving many shaken by the deadly violence that unfolded in broad daylight.
