Ludhiana Man Shot In Canada's Surrey: Four Arrested In Shocking Targeted Attack

A tragic incident unfolded on Friday in Surrey, Canada, where Yuvraj Goyal, an Indian-origin man from Ludhiana, Punjab, was fatally shot.

The 28-year-old, who moved to Canada in 2019 on a student visa and recently acquired his Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) status, was discovered dead at the scene by Surrey Police.

Ludhiana Man Shot In Canada's Surrey - Details

The Surrey Police received an emergency call at 8:46 am on June 7, reporting a shooting in the 900-block of 164 Street in Surrey, British Columbia. Upon arrival, officers found Yuvraj Goyal deceased. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have confirmed that Yuvraj had no criminal record, and the motive for his murder is currently under investigation.

Suspects Arrested, Police Continues Probe

Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the shooting. The suspects are identified as 23-year-old Manvir Basram, 20-year-old Sahib Basra, and 23-year-old Harkirat Jhutty, all from Surrey, and 20-year-old Keilon Francois from Ontario. All four have been charged with first-degree murder as of Saturday.

Sergeant Timothy Pierotti of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) expressed gratitude for the diligent efforts of the Surrey RCMP, Air 1, and the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team (IERT). However, he emphasized that more work is needed to uncover the reasons behind Yuvraj's targeted killing.

Preliminary investigations suggest the shooting was intentional, but the specific motive remains unclear.

Who Is Yuvraj Goyal, Ludhiana Man Fatally Shot In Canada's Surrey?

Yuvraj Goyal's journey to Canada began in 2019 when he migrated on a student visa, pursuing his aspirations for a better future. He recently achieved a significant milestone by securing his Canadian Permanent Resident status. Yuvraj worked as a sales executive and came from a modest family in Ludhiana.

His father, Rajesh Goyal, operates a firewood business, while his mother, Shakun Goyal, is a homemaker. Yuvraj had completed his Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) from Delhi University before relocating to Canada.

In a statement, Sergeant Pierotti reaffirmed the commitment of IHIT investigators to determining the motive behind Yuvraj's murder, acknowledging the ongoing efforts required to bring clarity and justice to the case.

This tragic event has sent shockwaves through both the local community in Surrey and Yuvraj's family in Ludhiana. As the investigation continues, authorities are focused on uncovering the motives behind this targeted attack and ensuring that justice is served.