Indo-Canadian love triangle murder trial on
TORONTO: The trial in the IndoCanadian love triangle which led to the murder of a woman in Ottawa in January 2014 began on Wednesday.
The process to select the jury for the trial began on Wednesday. Gurpreet Ronald, 36, and Bhupinderpal Gill, 39, face first-degree murder charges in connection with the death of Gill’s wife Jagtar Gill.
Both Gurpreet Ronald and Bhupinderpal Gill were fellow drivers at Ottawa’s OC Transpo. Gurpreet’s husband Jason also worked as a driver with the same company.
Since Gurpreet’s marriage with Jason was reportedly running into problems, it led to suspicions of her romantic links with Bhupinderpal.
The killing of Gill’s wife took place at the family’s home in south Ottawa on their 17th wedding anniversary. Her blood-splattered body with stab wounds was found on the floor of the family’s living room by her daughter Dilpreet, who had gone out for shopping with her father.
After two months of investigations, police arrested Gurpreet on April 8, 2014. A week later, Bhupinderpal was also arrested. The two allegedly conspired to kill Bhupinderpal wife, Jagtar.
The 12 members of the jury for the trial are expected to be picked up by Friday and the trial will begin with testimony of witnesses. As many as 41 witnesses will take the stand. IANS