Imtiaz Hussain, 62, was killed in Abbotsford in July 2023. Photo supplied by IHIT
On Nov. 14, 2025, Chanchal Badwal of Abbotsford, 48, appeared in provincial court in Abbotsford where he pleaded guilty to manslaughter. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled in the coming weeks.
He pleaded guilty to the 2023 murder of Imtiaz Hussain of Abbotsford.
On July 18, 2023, at 7:06 a.m., the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) were notified a suspicious death in the 31000-block of Madeira Place, in Abbotsford. Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased 62-year-old man, later identified as Hussain. As a result of evidence obtained by the investigators, a Badwal was arrested and taken into custody.
“His life was taken away suddenly by the accused’s act of violence, and our thoughts continue to be with Mr. Hussain’s loved ones as the court proceedings come to an end,” said Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took over the investigation and worked in close partnership with AbbyPD and Forensic Identification Services (FIS) to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
