Amritpal Singh, Harkuwar Singh and Sukhmanpreet Singh have been charged in connection with a human sex trafficking investigation. They are facing eight charges, including procuring persons under 18-years, aggravated assault, forcible confinement and trafficking in persons under the age of 18. Police are looking for a fourth suspect, also South Asian, in connection with a human sex trafficking investigation.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

BRAMPTON - Peel police have charged three South Asian men and are looking for a fourth suspect in connection with a human sex trafficking investigation involving a teenage girl.

Police say a girl under the age of 18 was allegedly held against her will, violently assaulted several times and was trafficked within the sex trade.

The victim was located and transported to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

An investigation into the allegations led police into attending a residence near Bovaird Drive West and Creditview Road in Brampton, where they arrested three suspects.

Police say 23-year-old Amritpal Singh and 22-year-old Harkuwar Singh are facing eight charges, including procuring persons under 18-years, aggravated assault, forcible confinement and trafficking in persons under the age of 18.

The third suspect, identified as 23-year-old Sukhmanpreet Singh, was charged with forcible confinement and aggravated assault.

Police say they are looking for a fourth suspect described as a South Asian male, stands six feet, weighs 200 lbs., with short dark hair and a black beard.

Investigators believe there may be more victims and are urging anyone with information to contact them at 905-453-2121 ext. 3555 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.