SURREY: Navinder Gill who stabbed his wife Harpreet Gill to death has been sentenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 10 years. Harpreet Kaur Gill, a 40-year-old mother of three kids, was brutally killed in her Surrey residence allegedly by her husband Navinder Gill on December 7, 2022 in what police called “intimate partner violence.” The Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing in the 12700-block of 66 Avenue, Surrey. Officers attended and found a 40-year old woman, later identified as Harpreet Kaur Gill, in medical distress, resulting from multiple stab wounds. Despite the best efforts of first responders, Gill succumbed to her injuries after being transported to a local hospital.
According to police, “A suspect was arrested at the scene and taken into police custody.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took conduct of the investigation and
worked closely with the Surrey RCMP.”
On December 16, 2022, a charge of second-degree murder was laid against the
suspect, identified as 40-year old Navinder Gill of Surrey, the husband of Mrs. Gill.
On June 22, 2023, Navinder Gill entered a guilty plea to the charge of second-degree
murder. On February 21, 2024, Navinder Gill was sentenced to life in prison with no parole
eligibility for 10 years.
“Incidents of intimate partner violence have a profound effect on families and
communities,” says Sergeant Timothy Pierotti of IHIT. “We’re thankful for the great work being done by Surrey RCMP Victim Services and the Ministry of Children and Family Development who continue to support the family and the community.”
Baljinder Kaur, a community volunteer, who is part of Hope Seva Society, arranged fundraiser for Harpreet. Baljinder also organized a Candle light vigil in memory of Harpreet to raise awareness about the prevalent issue of domestic violence in the community.
Discussing different cases where women have become the victim in abusive relationships due to various reasons, she said in an interview to The Link newspaper that the most common reason is our cultural upbringing. Financial dependence coupled with inherent beliefs that once a girl is married, she needs to stay in the marriage life long even if it is abusive. “The women most of the time do not get support from their parents and families due to the stigma attached to separation.
Our community does not speak up, women get scared.” She said there is a need to organize more seminars and workshops to spread awareness about local resources and support available to them.
