From Reunion to Tragedy: Indian National on Trial for Wife's Murder in Canada

Key Highlights

• “Six days later, Ms.
• Kaur was dead, and Mr.
• Singh was in police custody,” Crown prosecutor Rob Macgowan told the court, outlining the short timeline between Singh’s arrival and the killing. Local media reported that Kaur was taken to Abbotsford Regional Hospital for treatment following the stabbing but was pronounced dead at 12:03 AM on March 16, 2024. Initially arrested after the incident, Singh later had his charges upgraded to second-degree murder.
• Prosecutors said he was interviewed multiple times by police following his arrest.
• Based on those interviews, the Crown said the trial will focus largely on Singh’s mental state at the time of the killing. Macgowan told the court that the prosecution does not expect major disputes over Singh’s responsibility for Kaur’s death.