On January 23, 2019, the family of 38-year-old Rajwinder Bains reported her missing to the Surrey RCMP and a missing person’s investigation was initiated. Investigators conducted extensive ground searches, spoke to multiple people, and conducted area canvassing for video surveillance. Bains was last seen leaving a TD Canada Trust bank in the 5600-block of 152 Street in Surrey at approximately 9:30 a.m. on January 7, 2019.    

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

SURREY – A missing Indo-Canadian woman from Surrey who was reported missing last month, has turned up dead – and police are now investigating her death as murder.

“During the course of the investigation, Ms. Bains’ body was discovered and her death is now being investigated as a homicide,” the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said in a news release.

On January 23, 2019, the family of 38-year-old Rajwinder Bains reported her missing to the Surrey RCMP and a missing person’s investigation was initiated. Investigators conducted extensive ground searches, spoke to multiple people, and conducted area canvassing for video surveillance.

On Thursday, IHIT released a surveillance image of Bains at the TD Canada Trust bank on 152 Street and 56 Avenue. She was last seen leaving the bank at around 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 7.

IHIT is investigating her death with help from Surrey RCMP, the Integrated Forensic Identification Team and the BC Coroners Service, but Cpl. Frank Jang said there is still much they don’t know.

He asked anyone with information that could help their case to come forward.

“IHIT is exploring all avenues of investigation into Ms. Bains’ death,” Jang said in a statement. “Detectives continue to pursue leads that may answer the many questions remaining.”

During the course of the investigation, Ms. Bains’ body was discovered and her death is now being investigated as a homicide.  IHIT has conduct of the investigation.

IHIT is working closely with its partners from the Surrey RCMP, the Integrated Forensic Identification Services and the B.C. Coroners Service to gather evidence.

“IHIT is exploring all avenues of investigation into Ms. Bains’ death,” says Corporal Frank Jang of IHIT.  “Detectives continue to pursue leads that may answer the many questions remaining and are urging anyone with information to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.  Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).