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Indian-origin businessman shot dead in Canada
Sahsi, who hailed from Rajgarh village near Doraha in Ludhiana, migrated to Canada in 1991.
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Malvika Choudhary - Tue, 28, Oct 2025
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A prominent Indian-origin entrepreneur was shot dead outside his residence in British Columbia, Canada on Oct. 27 morning.
According to the Abbotsford Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire and found Darshan Singh Sahsi, 68, inside his parked vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds.
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Despite efforts by first responders, he died on the spot. Police believe the shooter had been waiting in a car parked nearby and opened fire as soon as Sahsi sat inside his vehicle before fleeing the scene.
Authorities have described the attack as a targeted killing. “No arrests have been made at this time. The investigation is still in its early stages, and additional resources have been deployed to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the incident,” Sergeant Paul Walker of the Abbotsford Police said in a statement.
The department’s Major Crime Unit has since transferred the case to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), which will lead further inquiries.
According to local reports, Sahsi had received ransom calls in the past, which he allegedly ignored. However, his family members have told reporters that he had not mentioned any recent threats. The police have not confirmed the motive.
Sahsi, who hailed from Rajgarh village near Doraha in Ludhiana, migrated to Canada in 1991. He began with small jobs before investing in a failing industrial unit, which he later transformed into Canam International, now recognized in over 40 countries for its textile recycling operations and sustainable business practices.
According to the company’s website and Canadian business reports, Sahsi played a key role in building Canam into one of the world’s largest exporters of recycled clothing and textiles. The company supplies to several countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe, focusing on reducing landfill waste and promoting circular economy initiatives in the fashion sector.
Within Canada’s Punjabi diaspora, Sahsi was known for his philanthropy and community work. He supported several cultural and literary initiatives, including the Punjabi Sahit Akademi, Ludhiana, of which he had been a patron since 2012. He frequently contributed to educational and welfare causes in both India and Canada.
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