Bengaluru, February 10 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Tuesday that the Canadian government should take stern action against those who allegedly killed 37-year-old tech professional Chandan Kumar in Toronto two days ago.
Kumar, who hailed from the village of Thyamagondlu near Bengaluru, was the only child of Nanda Kumar, a retired teacher.
His parents have appealed to the Centre and the Karnataka government to help bring back his body from Toronto.
Speaking to reporters, Parameshwara said he was deeply saddened to learn about Kumar's death.
He added that there is no clear information available as to why Kumar was targeted.
"He was a talented individual who went there and worked as a project director. Strict action should be taken in accordance with the existing laws in Canada. I have learned that the investigation has begun," Parameshwara said.
Regarding bringing the body back to India, he said that the Indian authorities have been informed and they will make arrangements.
The grieving parents of Kumar told Parameshwara that they have no reason to live anymore after losing their only child.
"Please help us bring the body back as soon as possible," Kumar's mother pleaded with the minister.
Parameshwara said the Karnataka government has reached out to the Indian Embassy in Canada in this regard.