Police in Surrey say a man was found dead in a residence over the weekend under suspicious circumstances.
Surrey R-C-M-P say they were called to a residence in the 161-hundred block of 110 Avenue on Sunday.
Officers found the deceased victim upon arrival and arrested one person, who has since been released.
Police say Surrey R-C-M-P's Serious Crime Unit has taken over the investigation, and the incident is believed to be isolated and pose no risk to the public.
From being the first person to sell original Bollywood movie prints to hosting entertainment shows that garnered a cult following among ethnic communities to introducing concerts that brought legendary South Asian artists to Vancouver, Kamal has been a pioneer in shaping the South Asian cultural landscape.
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