Harminder Bassi arrested in the death of Paviter Bassi: Fourth Arrest Made in 8th Homicide of 2018

Peel Police has arrested Harminder Bassi, 24 in the homicide of Paviter Bassi who was found with life threatening injuries on March 19 and later died in hospital.This is the fourth arrest in the homicide.

On Monday, March 19, 2018, at approximately 5:50 p.m., officers responded to reports of an assault taking place in the area of Sandalwood Parkway East and Cedarcliff Trail in the City of Brampton. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from life-threatening injuries. Paviter Singh Bassi was rushed to a Toronto Trauma Centre where he later succumbed to his injuries.

On Wednesday June 6, 2018 investigators arrested and charged Harminder Bassi, a 24 year-old male from Brampton, for First Degree Murder.Homicide investigators arrested and charged Karanvir Singh Bassi, 22, Guryodh Singh Khattra, 23, and Gurraj Bassi, 20, for first degree murder in the same case last March. There is no familial relationship between the victim and any of the accused parties.

Sisters appeal for the arrest of Paviter's Killers

Harminder Bassi will appear at the Ontario court of Justice in Brampton on Wednesday June 6, 2018 for a bail hearing.

Investigators are appealing for witnesses, Dash-cam video, surveillance video, or anyone who may have information concerning this investigation to contact Peel Regional Police Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau at (905) 453-2121 Ext 3205. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.

Dozens of people turned out at Sandalwood Heights Secondary School Wednesday, March 28 to honour the memory of Paviter Singh Bassi, 21.