ONTARIO’S Peel Regional Police investigators from the 22 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) have seized a firearm following a kidnapping investigation where search warrants were executed in the Brampton area.

On November 6, 2025, at approximately 6 p.m., the complainant contacted police to advise that a close friend of his had been kidnapped. The accused demanded $200,000 from the complainant stating that if he did not provide the payment they would harm the victim.

Through diligent police work and investigative techniques, the victim was safely located and found to be unharmed. One accused was arrested at the scene, where a .45calibre firearm was recovered.

On February 13, 2026, two Criminal Code Search Warrants were executed in Brampton. Further evidence of the offence was located at the scene.  One loaded firearm magazine and an unloaded rifle magazine was also located.

Harkirat Singh, a 27-year-old from Brampton, was charged with the following:

• Kidnapping while Using Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Firearm
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm,

Amritpal Singh, a 27-years-old from Brampton, was charged with the following:

• Kidnapping while Using Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Firearm
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
• Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized

An arrest warrant has been issued for:

Hasanpreet Singh, a 28-year-old of no fixed address, will be charged with the following:

• Kidnapping while Using Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Firearm
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

Peel Regional Police Deputy Chief Marc Andrews said: “This investigation highlights the hard work and dedication of our officers and investigators. Through their coordinated and persistent efforts, they removed an illegal firearm from our streets and intervened in time to protect a victim from harm.”

Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact investigators with the 22 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 2133. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

MEANWHILE, Naveen K. Batish, Barrister and Solicitor, Batish Law, stated in an email to The VOICE: “I act as counsel for Mr. Amritpal Singh in relation to the charges that have recently been reported.