Harmanjot Chumber has been granted bail pending trial in connection with the 2020 poisoning death of an 18-year-old Chestermere teen. The decision was made in a Calgary court after the Crown consented to his release under strict conditions, including 24-hour house arrest and the use of an ankle monitoring device.

Details of the murder charges

Chumber is one of two men charged in the death of Sahil Grewal. Grewal died in April 2020, three days after allegedly ingesting cough syrup that had been laced with fentanyl.

Other legal developments in this case include:

  • Co-accused Dalvir Sidhu was also granted bail recently.
  • A third suspect, Mohit Sandhu, remains in custody.
  • Sandhu faces charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder.

A jury trial for the trio is scheduled to begin on October 12, 2027.

What are the conditions for the murder charges bail?

While Chumber is allowed to remain out of custody, his release is subject to rigorous oversight. He must adhere to his house arrest at all times and wear electronic monitoring equipment.

The case is linked to a broader investigation involving a previous attempted murder. The alleged target of that incident is currently serving a life sentence for separate murders committed in 2019.

Other local court rulings

In separate legal matters, a Calgary judge recently ruled that poor mathematical skills do not excuse a breach of house arrest. The court found that a man's failure to follow a 24/7 curfew while visiting a swimming spot was a violation that could not be excused by a miscalculation.

Additionally, a 47-year-old Calgary man was found guilty of break-and-enter and mischief after he tunneled from his unit into a neighbor's apartment. In Lethbridge, Skye Atoa received a five-year sentence after pleading guilty to charges including sex trafficking and unlawful confinement of teenagers.

FAQ

When is the trial for the poisoning case set to start?

The jury trial for the three accused individuals is scheduled to begin on October 12, 2027.

What happened to Sahil Grewal?

Grewal died in April 2020 after allegedly consuming cough syrup laced with fentanyl during an incident three days prior to his death.