HARDEEP Sidhu, 39, has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Pawitarpreet Kaur Sidhu, 33, in Surrey.

On April 26, Surrey RCMP were notified after a woman, later identified as Pawitarpreet Kaur Sidhu was found deceased inside her home. Frontline officers along with Surrey RCMP support units attended and took control of the scene.

Evidence located on scene resulted in the deployment of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), who have now taken conduct of the investigation, and continue to work closely in partnership with Surrey RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section.

On May 1, with the assistance of members of the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU-BC), Hardeep Sidhu of Surrey was taken into custody in relation to the homicide and subsequently charged with second-degree murder.

“This was an isolated incident between parties that were known to each other,” says IHIT Sgt. Timothy Pierotti of IHIT. “We’re asking anyone with information or who had recent contact with the people involved, to contact IHIT immediately.”

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