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Indian-Origin Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Canada for 2022 Homicide
Ottawa, Canada – October 31, 2025 – An Indian-origin man, Balraj Basra, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by a Canadian court for his involvement in the 2022 murder of Vishal Walia at a golf club near the University of British Columbia.
Basra’s conviction for first-degree murder and arson was handed down by a jury at the Supreme Court of British Columbia on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He is the third individual convicted in connection with the case.
Iqbal Kang received a 17-year sentence with an additional five years for arson, while Deandre Baptiste was sentenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 17 years.
According to reports, the three men fatally shot Walia, 38, before setting a vehicle on fire. Police were quickly alerted and apprehended the suspects a short time later after they fled the scene in another vehicle. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) led the investigation, working with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), British Columbia Highway Patrol, and the Richmond Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
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