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The family of a prominent Canadian doctor who
was brutally murdered in India 4 years ago is urging Canadian officials to act
on the arrest warrant that has been issued for the person responsible for the
murder of their mother.
Dr. Asha Goel, an obstetrician with a distinguished four-decade-long
career in Saskatchewan and Ontario was visiting family in Mumbai, India in
August of 2003 when she was found dead in her brother's home with massive
injuries which included multiple stab wounds and a cerebral brain hemorrhage.
Following an exhaustive investigation by Indian police, Asha Goel's two
brothers were accused of being part of a group who conspired to have her
killed.
One brother has since died. The second, Subhash R. Agrawal has since been
granted Canadian citizenship - this despite the fact that Canadian officials
were aware at the time, of the investigation into Agrawal's alleged
participation in the planning of Dr. Goel's murder.
Four people alleged to have been involved in the conspiracy to kill Asha
Goel are set to go on trial in India next month. Indian police want Subhash
Agrawal extradited to face charges.
Subhash Agrawal remains a free man, living in the Ottawa area and Justice
officials are refusing to act on an Interpol arrest warrant.
Asha Goel's children are dismayed by the lack of action on behalf of the
Canadian government.
Dr. Goel's son, Vancouver businessman Sanjay Goel has pleaded for Ottawa
to act. "It's time to get to the truth in this matter", say Goel. "It's
patently wrong that the man accused of being responsible for the murder of my
mother is free to walk the streets in Canada with officials in this country refusing to act on an Interpol arrest warrant issued following an exhaustive 4
year investigation by Indian police."
This case is receiving an increasing level of media attention throughout
Canada. This is due in part to the fact that the Indian trial date for the
four alleged conspirators is rapidly approaching and Indian Police are
continuing to ask for assistance from Canadian officials in the arrest and
extradition of Subhash Agrawal.
For further information: Sanjay Goel is available to speak with the
media and can be contacted through Dean Mailey (604) 218-6767 or Madelaine
Hatch (604) 720-5185