Charge laid in Abbotsford IHIT investigation

Integrated Homicide Investigation Team

2023-07-19 14:52 PDT

File # 2023-1026

A man has been charged following the deployment of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) to Abbotsford. 

Background:

On July 18, 2023, at 7:06 a.m., the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) were notified a suspicious death in the 31000-block of Madiera Place, in Abbotsford. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 62-year old man, later identified as Imtiaz Hussain of Abbotsford, deceased. As a result of evidence obtained by the investigators, a 46-year old man was arrested and taken into custody. IHIT took conduct of the investigation and continues to work closely in partnership with AbbyPD and the BC Coroners Service. 

(Photo of Imtiaz Hussain)

On July 19, 2023, 46-year old Chanchal Badwal of Abbotsford, the man arrested on July 19, 2023, was charged in relation to the homicide.

This was an isolated incident between two men known to each other, says Sgt. Timothy Pierotti, of IHIT. We are asking anyone with recent contact with Mr. Hussain or Mr. Badwal to contact police immediately.

IHIT is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact IHIT directly at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Released by:

Email: ediv_ihit_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: homicideteam.ca

Follow Us: