ON October 26 at approximately 11:20 p.m., the Delta Police Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle incident and subsequent vehicle fire in the 7000-block of Highway 17. The vehicle’s sole female occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene and has been identified as 30-year-old Mandeep Kaur of Delta.

During the early stages of the investigation, the circumstances surrounding the incident appeared suspicious, prompting an extensive investigation by the Delta Police Major Crime Section.

On November 6, Gurjot Singh Khaira, 24, of Delta, the victim’s brother-in-law, was arrested. The next day, he was charged with indignity to human remains. He was remanded in custody.

On November 25, Crown Counsel approved an additional charge of second-degree murder. Khaira’s next court appearance is on December 11.

Delta Police said that in consideration of the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings, no further details will be released at this time.

The Delta Police Department extended its sincere condolences to the family of Mandeep Kaur during this difficult time.