Sikh Man Killed on Highway, Police Probe Hate Crime

0:00On this March 20th in Canada, here's what is making headlines. A 22-year-old Indian man named Bear Render Singh was shot and killed while driving on Highway 2 near Laduk, Alberta on March 14th around 250pm. The World Seek Organization is urging police to probe the case as a possible hay crime. Singh had recently moved to the province from Brampton after graduating from Connistoga College. Police recovered the suspect's grey 2022 Ford F-150 truck while Singh drove a black 2012 Honda Civic. No arrests have happened yet and investigators have no suspect descriptions to share. The shooting has shaken Seek communities nationwide amid reports of climbing anti-seek incidents. Advocacy groups highlight a surge in hate against South Asians with online slurs jumping sharply in recent years and related crimes tripling. Right now, the RCMP is handling it purely as a homicide investigation with no signs the victim was targeted. Under Canadian law, hate motivation isn't a standalone charge but can influence sentencing if proven.

1:05Authorities are asking for dashcam footage or witness accounts from that stretch of highway to help identify suspects and build the case as the search continues.