Surrey, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): Sandy Dosanjh has withdrawn her candidacy for Surrey City Council under the Conservative Party of Surrey following the recent arrest and criminal charges against her husband, veteran Vancouver Police officer Kal Dosanjh.
In statements addressing the development, Sandy Dosanjh defended her husband and maintained that he has committed no crime. She also questioned the circumstances surrounding the police action, saying the Vancouver Police Department should have notified the family before officers arrived at their home.
Dosanjh further raised concerns about the timing of the investigation becoming public, suggesting that its emergence coincided with her political announcement and could involve motivations behind the scenes. The Conservative Party of Surrey has confirmed Dosanjh’s departure from the ballot. In a brief statement, the party acknowledged the decision and asked the public and media to respect the privacy of the Dosanjh family while the legal matter proceeds.
Kal Dosanjh, a veteran Vancouver Police officer and prominent anti-gang advocate, is facing criminal allegations. The charges remain allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Sandy Dosanjh’s withdrawal removes a high-profile candidate from the Surrey municipal race at a time when the allegations involving her husband have drawn significant public attention.
