Harmandeep, 21-year-old Sikh youth, reported missing in Canada's Brampton
Was last seen near Steeles Ave W and Mavis Rd; police seek public help
A 21-year-old Sikh man of Punjab origin, identified as Harmandeep, has been reported missing in Canada’s Brampton.
He was last seen on foot near Steeles Avenue West and Mavis Road.
According to the description, Harmandeep is around 5 feet 5 inches tall with a slim build and short facial hair. He was wearing an orange turban, a black hoodie, and light-coloured pants, and was carrying a black backpack at the time.
Authorities believe he may be using public transit. Police have urged anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward.
3 Indian-origin men killed in Canada within 10 days
According to media reports, three India-origin persons were killed in Canada during the last 10 days — two cases of homicide, while one died in a group clash — even as their friends worry they were the target of a racial hate crime.
Edmonton resident Birinder Singh, 22, was shot and killed while driving on a highway south of Leduc on March 14; while on March 13, Davinder Singh, 31, died during a workplace shooting at North Battleford, Saskatchewan, and Gurkirat Singh Manocha, 25, became a victim of an "altercation" outside Fort St John the same day.
