Indian-Origin Man, 40, Arrested For Groping Young Woman In Canada Park
A 40-year-old man of Indian origin has been arrested in Surrey, Canada, for the alleged sexual assault of a woman in a public park. Police identified the suspect, Jagendar Kurana, following a public appeal and have charged him with two counts of sexual assault and interference.
Why it matters
The incident highlights local public safety concerns and the effectiveness of police public-outreach strategies in criminal investigations.
A 40-year-old Indian-origin man has been arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a young woman at a park in Canada's Surrey city, police said. The accused, Jagendar Kurana, has been charged on two counts of sexual assault and sexual interference after the victim told police she was groped in Bear Creek Park by an "adult man" who then fled the area.According to Surrey Police Service, the incident was reported on August 9, following which officers conducted extensive patrols of the park and surrounding areas but were unable to locate the suspect. Fortunately, the victim was not physically injured in the attack, police said. According to…
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