'GUTLESS ATTACK': Second suspect ID'd in Mississauga beating of man with autism

Published Mar 21, 2018 • Last updated Mar 14, 2019 • 2 minute read

Parmvir Singh Chahil, 25, is accused of being one of three men caught on video attacking a man with autism at a Mississauga bus station on March 13, 2018. Photo by Peel Regional Police handout

A second suspect has now been identified in last week’s attack that saw three men viciously beat a defenceless 29-year-old man with autism in Mississauga.

And Peel Regional Police say investigators are zeroing in on the identity of a third suspect.

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The innocent victim was simply sitting on the stairs in the Square One bus station removing his roller blades around 10:45 p.m. on March 13 when the three thugs pounced, punching and kicking him, leaving his face bloodied and his nose broken.

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The violence at 200 Rathburn Rd. W., which Insp. Norm English has called a “gutless attack,” was captured on video by a nearby security camera and the footage went viral when it was released by investigators.

Cops issued a Canada-wide warrant for the arrest of their first suspect early Wednesday.

“As a result of overwhelming tips from the community, investigators have identified the first suspect as Ronjot Singh Dhami, a 25 year-old male of no fixed address,” police said in a statement.

Ronjot Singh Dhami, 25, of Surrey, B.C., is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, suspected of being one of three men caught on video attacking a helpless man with autism at a Mississauga bus station on March 13, 2018. Photo by Peel Regional Police handout

However, the lawyer representing Dhami claims he is not guilty of the attack that drew outrage across the country.

Jag Virk says his client — whose last known address was in Surrey, B.C. — plans to turn himself into police but maintains his innocence.

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On Wednesday afternoon police revealed investigators had identified a second suspect.

A Canada-wide arrest warrant has now been issued for Parmvir “Parm” Singh Chahil, 21, also of no fixed address.

Chahil and Dhami are both wanted for one count of aggravated assault, police said, adding the suspects are “encouraged to call a lawyer and surrender to police.”

“The third male involved in this incident has not yet been positively identified but may go by the first name of Jason,” police said.

Peel Regional Police are looking for three men in connection with the beating of an autistic man at Square One bus terminal on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Photo by Peel Regional Police/Screenshot

Police are urging anyone who spots either of the wanted men to call 911 immediately and do not approach them because they are considered “extremely dangerous.”

Investigators are also still appealing for witnesses, or anyone who may have information concerning this investigation, to call investigators at 905-453-2121, ext 1233, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

— With files from The Canadian Press

cdoucette@postmedia.com

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