Indian Canadian Tech Professional Shot Dead in Toronto | Targeted Shooting Shocks Indian Community

By Tamil America TV | Feb 08, 2026
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A shocking and heartbreaking incident has shaken the Indian and Indian-Canadian community.


Chandan Kumar Raja Nandakumar (also known as Chandhan Kumar Nandhakumar), 37, an Indian-Canadian tech professional, former Cognizant (CTS) employee and L&T Infotech professional, was shot dead in a targeted homicide at the Woodbine Shopping Centre Plaza in Toronto, Canada.


Toronto Police confirmed that officers responded to reports of a shooting at the mall. The victim, a resident of Brampton, succumbed to his injuries. Police say the shooting was targeted, and the suspect or suspects fled the scene in a vehicle. A heavy police presence followed as paramedics assessed the situation.


Chandan Kumar was also known within the community as a former WhatsApp group administrator of Network of Indians in America before moving to Canada and community volunteer, connected with Indian professional networks. His sudden death has sparked fear, grief, and serious questions about public safety, especially among Indian techies, immigrants, and international professionals in Canada.


This video covers:

• What happened at Woodbine Mall

• What Toronto Police have officially confirmed

• Why this incident matters to Indians in Canada, the U.S., and worldwide

• Community reactions and safety concerns


Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the Indian diaspora.

This is not just news, it’s a moment for awareness, unity, and demanding justice.


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“This is not just another crime story.

An Indian tech professional, living the immigrant dream in Canada, was shot dead in what police are calling a targeted shooting.

Tonight, the Indian community across Canada and America is asking—how did this happen?”



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