THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced on Friday that the BC Prosecution Service has laid charges of second-degree murder and indignity to human remains against 26-year-old Sondeep Singh Gill of Abbotsford in relation to the death of a 30-year-old woman who was residing in Abbotsford.

Police said the details about the relationship between the woman and Gill are subject to the ongoing investigation.

At approximately 11:42 a.m. on Thursday, Abbotsford Police Department patrol officers responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance at a local hotel in the 32100-block of Marshall Road.

Upon arrival, officers secured the scene and confirmed the incident was contained to a room within the hotel. Further evidence was quickly obtained, confirming the incident as a homicide. One man was arrested and remained in police custody pending further investigation.

Police said this was an isolated incident and not believed to be connected to ongoing extortions.

“The quick response and strong investigational work from AbbyPD officers and the investigative team at IHIT was instrumental in getting the investigation to this stage,” said Cpl. Sukhi Dhesi, Media Relations Officer for IHIT, on Friday. “Our thoughts and condolences are with the family, friends and loved ones of the woman during this difficult time.”

As this matter is before the courts, IHIT said it will not be able to provide any additional information.