First degree murder charges have been laid against the husband after an Indo-Canadian woman was killed in Abbotsford Thursday. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), in partnership with the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD), have obtained charges against a 48-year-old Inderjit Sandhu in the death of Kamaljit Sandhu.

By PD Raj – Senior Writer DESIBUZZCanada

ABBOTSFORD – First degree murder charges have been laid against the husband after an Indo-Canadian woman was killed in Abbotsford Thursday.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), in partnership with the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD), have obtained charges against a 48-year-old Inderjit Sandhu in the death of Kamaljit Sandhu.

On July 28,, at around 4:44 p.m., Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) responded to an assault at a residence in the 2900-block of Eastview Street, in Abbotsford. On arrival, AbbyPD found a 45-year-old Kamaljit Sandhu with serious injuries, who was treated by paramedics but sadly, died at the scene. 

AbbyPD located her husband Inderjit at the scene and took him into custody. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was contacted, and now has assumed control of the investigation.

IHIT is working in partnership with AbbyPD, the AbbyPD Forensic Identification Section (FIS), and the BC Coroners Service. The scene exam is ongoing and statements have been taken. On July 29, 2022, IHIT consulted with the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) and obtained 1st degree murder charges against Inderjit Sandhu. The accused and the deceased have two children, ages 16 and 21, who are now with their extended family.

"This was traumatic to all the family and neighbours," said Sergeant David Lee of IHIT, "support services and resources are being made available to all those who need it."  

This investigation is ongoing. Police said no further details will be provided as this matter is now before the Courts.

Anyone with information about this incident, is asked to call the IHIT Infoline at 1-877-551-4448.