8 Punjabis Arrested for Kidnapping and Later Releasing Victims

Region of Peel – Investigators from the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have arrested and charged several people, executed several search warrants and seized a handgun related to a kidnapping investigation in the City of Brampton.

On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., it is alleged that two victims in their early 20s attended a residence in Brampton, were held against their will, kidnapped and later released.

On Thursday, May 18, 2023, at approximately 6:00 a.m., three simultaneous search warrants were executed at two residences in Brampton and one in Georgetown. As a result of the investigation, several suspects were arrested, and several items were seized, including a 9mm compact handgun, ammunition, vehicles and property related to these offences.

The following suspects have been charged, held for a bail hearing and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on Thursday, May 18, 2023:

• Danish THAKUR, a 24-year-old man from Brampton, was charged with Kidnapping, Robbery, Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Prohibited Firearm, Discharging a Firearm, and Assault with a weapon.

• Daljeet SINGH, a 28-year-old man from Brampton and Harmanpreet SINGH, a 22-year-old man from Brampton, have both been charged with Kidnapping and Robbery.

• Snowerpreet KHEHRA, a 25-year-old man from Georgetown, has been charged with Kidnapping, Robbery, and Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is unauthorized.

• Georgetown residents Komalpreet SINGH, 22, Saheyad KANG,21, Arundeep SINGH, 24, and Maninderjit SINGH, 26, were each charged with one count of Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is unauthorized.

Anyone with information can contact the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-2121, extension 2233. Information may be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.