Punjabi man charged with second degree murder in Surrey

39-year-old Sukhvir Badesha has been charged for murder in connection with domestic violence that led to the death of 61-year-old woman in Surrey.

39-year-old Sukhvir Badesha has been charged for murder in connection with domestic violence that led to the death of 61-year-old woman in Surrey.

Although police has not confirmed the relationship between the suspect and the slain victim, it is believed that she was his mother. (HT Photo)

The incident, which happened over the past weekend, also left a 35-year-old woman injured.

The deceased has been identified as Darshun Badesha in the court registry documents in possession of HT. Although police has not confirmed the relationship between the suspect and the slain victim, it is believed that she was his mother.

Neighbours said that the dead woman lived with her son. The incident followed an altercation in the family. The suspect has been charged with second degree murder, aggravated assault and uttering threats.

He is now expected to appear in the Surrey provincial court for bail hearing next month.