Balvir Singh, 57, of New Westminster charged in murder of Kulwant Kaur, 46; GoFundMe Page set up (update)

Kulwant Kaur Photo: GoFundMe Page

BALVIR Singh, 57, of New Westminster, was on Saturday charged with the second-degree murder of Kulwant Kaur, 46, in relation to a stabbing in New Westminster.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said it was identifying the victim in hopes of advancing its investigation.

“This appears to be an isolated incident between family members,” said IHIT Sgt. Timothy Pierotti. “IHIT will continue to be in the area speaking to witnesses and processing the scene throughout the day. If you have information and have yet to speak with police, please contact IHIT immediately.”

On Friday, October 13 at 5:09 p.m., New Westminster Police responded to a call to service in 200-block of Suzuki Street. First responders found Kulwant Kaur suffering from life-threatening injuries. Despite life-saving efforts by the responding officers with support from the BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), the victim succumbed to her injuries on scene.

First responders identified a suspect, Balvir Singh, at the scene and took him into custody.

IHIT took conduct of the investigation and continues to work closely in partnership with the New Westminster Police Department and the BC Coroners Service.

IHIT is asking anyone with information regarding the homicide to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

 

MEANWHILE, a GoFundMe Page (gofundme.com/f/xzmg7-kulwant-kaur) has been put up by Tegpal Sangha on behalf of Kulwant Kaur’s family.

Sangha, a friend of the family, writes: “Kulwant Kaur came to Canada in 2019 to give her son a better life and brighter future. On October 13th, she was taken from us in a domestic dispute. Kulwant passed away leaving behind her son. She was an amazing mother and a loving daughter. She was taken too soon at a young age of 46. She was a hardworking, kind, caring person and was looking to make a better life for her and her son.
“We are all devastated by Kulwant’s loss and the family is unable to cover the cost of a funeral service. We want to give Kulwant the memorial she deserves, to honor her memory and say our last goodbyes.
“The money will be given to Kulwant’s family which consist of her parents who will be arriving from India and her nephew who just arrived to Canada a week ago. Any remaining funds after the expense of the funeral will be given to her family to help support her son.
“Please consider donating if you are able to do so. We are so very grateful for every donation during this difficult time.”

CTV Vancouver reported that according to court documents it had obtained, her husband, Balvir Singh, was found guilty last October of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. He was given a suspended sentence and 12 months probation as well as numerous conditions.

CTV said he also faces charges from July of 2022 of breaching a release order that prohibited him from having contact with his wife.

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