Surrey RCMP has arrested a 58-year-old man, an employee of Gurudwara Dukh Nivaran on 152nd and 68th Avenue for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl. On May 4, Surrey RCMP received a report that the female youth had been sexually assaulted at or in the area of the Gurudwara Dukh Nivaran located in the 15200-block of 68 Avenue.
By DESIBUZZCanada Staff
SURREY – Surrey RCMP has arrested a 58-year-old man, an employee of Gurudwara Dukh Nivaran on 152nd and 68th Avenue for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl.
Police said Wednesday that there is an ongoing investigation into the sexual assault at the temple located in the Newton area.
On May 4, Surrey RCMP received a report that the female youth had been sexually assaulted at or in the area of the Gurudwara Dukh Nivaran located in the 15200-block of 68 Avenue.
Surrey RCMP Special Victims Unit has conduct of the investigation and have identified a suspect, who was arrested on May 5.
The 58-year-old male suspect has been released on conditions, including no contact with the victim and not to be in the presence of anyone under the age of 16-year-old without another adult present.
Police said the suspect is an employee at the temple, and the employer has been advised of the allegations and the conditions of his release.
The investigation remains ongoing, and charges have not yet been laid.
“Our Special Victims Unit are leading this investigation, with support for the youth victim from Surrey Women’s Centre,” says Cpl. Sarbjit K. Sangha Media Relation Officer of Surrey RCMP. “We urge anyone with information to come forward, as investigators continue to work to gather evidence and advance the investigation.”
Police are asking for anyone with additional information, including those who may have been at the Gurudwara Dukh Nivaran on May 4, 2023 between 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. to contact police and quote file number 2023-69537.
