Horror in Canada: Karnataka Software Engineer Gunned Down in Broad Daylight, Car Riddled with Bullets

Published on: 10 Feb 2026 at 08:22 AM

Published by: thefactnews

Horror in Canada: Karnataka Software Engineer Gunned Down in Broad Daylight, Car Riddled with Bullets

Toronto/Bengaluru, February 10, 2026
A tragic incident unfolded in Toronto where 37-year-old Indian software engineer Chandan Kumar Raja Nandakumar from Karnataka was brutally murdered in broad daylight. The killing has created an atmosphere of fear and grief within Canada’s Indian community.

Incident Details

Time & Location: Saturday afternoon around 3:30 PM at Woodbine Shopping Centre parking lot.
Attack: Chandan was sitting in his white car when assailants fired indiscriminately. Viral social media images show the car riddled with bullets through windows and body.
Police Response: Toronto Police classified it as a ‘targeted attack’. Chandan was rushed to hospital but succumbed to critical injuries.

Who Was Chandan Kumar?

Background: Originally from Thiamagondalu village near Nelamangala, Karnataka.
Career: Worked at prestigious IT firm LTI Mindtree for past 6 years in Canada.
Family Tragedy: Only son of his parents. Father Nandakumar revealed Chandan was due to visit India this summer; family was preparing for his wedding.

Suspected Motive

Family suspects Chandan’s active role in establishing a Kannada Association in Toronto may be linked to the murder. Canadian police haven’t made arrests or revealed motive yet.

Government Response

Karnataka Government: Home Minister G. Parameshwara expressed grief, requested MEA assistance for body repatriation.
MP Support: Chikkaballapur MP Dr. K. Sudhakar assured he’ll expedite body return process through constant official coordination.

Note: This marks Toronto’s third murder this year, raising serious public safety concerns.