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Man sentenced to life in prison in killing of wife, mother-in-law: police

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police say a Brampton, Ont., man has been sentenced to life in prison in the killing of his wife and mother-in-law.

Peel Regional Police say Dalwinder Singh was found guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of Baljit Thandi and her mother Avtar Kaur.

The two women were found stabbed inside a home on Jan. 12, 2018, and died from their injuries. 

First-degree murder carries an automatic life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years.

Police say Singh's sentences are to be served concurrently.

The Canadian Press


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