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Kannada IT Pro Gunned Down in Toronto
9 Feb
Summary
- An Indian IT professional was fatally shot in Toronto.
- The victim's parents suspect his community work may be linked.
- Authorities believe the shooting was a targeted incident.
An Indian IT professional, Chandan Kumar, who hailed from Thyamagondlu near Bengaluru, has been tragically killed in Toronto, Canada. The 37-year-old was shot by unknown individuals in the parking lot of a bustling shopping center and later died from his injuries in the hospital. Toronto Police have identified the victim and are investigating the incident as a targeted attack.
Kumar's parents, who had been encouraging him to return to India after several years abroad, are inconsolable. They fear his efforts to establish a Kannada association in Toronto may have been the motive behind his murder. His father has appealed to the Indian government for assistance in bringing his son's body back for final rites in his hometown.
