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IHIT suspect foul play in disappearance of Burnaby man Parminder Rai

Darpan News Desk IHIT, 17 Jun, 2021 11:18 AM

IHIT says 33 year old Parminder Rai a Burnaby resident was reported missing by his family on June 9.

New case: 33yo Parminder Rai of Burnaby was reported missing by his family on June 9. Foul play suspected. IHIT now investigating. Media availability this morning at 10am inside BC RCMP Headquarters.
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) June 17, 2021

Foul play suspected. He was last seen June 4 in the SFU area. According to IHIT there is a “likelihood he is no longer with us” -

Rai is described as South Asian, 5'10" and about 185 pounds. He drives a black 2011 Honda Accord with the B.C. licence plate number MB231R.

Sgt Frank Jang "He is known to police. He does have a connection to gang and drug activity, and we do not believe that his disappearance is random,".

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