Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:57am on 03 Nov 2026,Tuesday India Global
A 32-year-old Brampton resident of Punjab origin, identified as Sahib Brar, has been arrested in Toronto and charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement following an alleged assault on a female ride-share passenger. According to Toronto Police, the incident occurred near Yonge Street and Wellesley Street East on October 31, 2026. The woman was allegedly assaulted inside the vehicle and again when she attempted to leave. She eventually escaped but left her purse behind, after which the driver allegedly assaulted her once more outside the vehicle. Brar was scheduled to appear before the Toronto Regional Bail Centre. Investigators suspect additional victims and seek public information.
