How and for what reason did a Brampton resident make his way to the Niagara Region where his body was found in the river? Police and Crime Stoppers are looking for clues to such questions and are hoping the public will provide the needed information.
The victim was reported as missing us of December 28 1993 when he left his residence in Brampton. Narinder Singh Chahal age 24-years described as male East Indian 58” 170 tbs. with short dark hair and neatly trimmed beard was last seen at 8:00 p.m that night when he went out alone. At that time this man was wearing a light colored shirt dark pants and a black leather jacket.
Some months later an unidentified male was found along the banks of the Niagara River near Service Road 30 in Chippawa on March 23 1994 at 2:00 p.m. Investigation revealed the body to be that of Mr Chahal from Brampton. There were no signs of obvious trauma to the body and the cause of death determined to be drowning after the victim jumped or fell into the river. It is believed the body partially frozen in the ice had been in the water over the winter
The victim had immigrated to Canada only two months before he went missing from his home It is unknown how Mr Chahal arrived in the Niagara Region its likely he may have hitchhiked the distance from Brampton
If you have any information on this Sudden Death or how the victim ended up in Niagara call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-263-8477 that’s 1-800-AND-TIPS to be eligible for cash award up to $1000.00. In all cases you will not have to reveal your identity.
The Niagara Regional Police in co-operation with Crime Stoppers Niagara Inc. writes this column to help combat crime. A citizen board administers the local program Reward money is raised through tax deductible donations and checks may be sent to Crime Stoppers of Niagara Inc. P.O.Box 1086 St. Catharine’s Ontario L2R 7A3.
Article extracted from this publication >> July 15, 1994
