Ottawa police searching for Indian man wanted in sexual assault case; The suspect reportedly wore a black turban

Police in Canada are asking the public for help in identifying an Indian man wanted in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Ottawa last year.The Ottawa Police Service said the incident occurred at approximately 4:04 p.m. on Nov. 29, 2025, at a business located on March Road near Maxwell Bridge Road.According to the police, a woman was sexually assaulted at this place. Investigators have now released a description of the suspect and are seeking information that may help identify him.Police described the suspect as “an East Indian man, approximately 30 to 40 years old, of medium build and with a peppery beard”.At the time of the incident, the man was wearing a black turban, gray and black plaid jacket, black jeans and white and black high-top shoes, officials said.Ottawa Police Service investigators are continuing to investigate the case and are appealing to members of the public who may have information to come forward.Anyone with information about the suspect or the incident is asked to contact the West Criminal Investigation Section.In June 2024, former senior Indian-origin government official Uday Jaswal was charged with one count of sexual assault related to an alleged incident that occurred in 2011 in Ottawa. Investigators said they have reasonable grounds to believe that the crime took place when Jaswal was serving as an inspector in the police service. The allegations involve a woman associated with the police organization at that time. After being charged, Jaswal was arrested and later released on conditions, including not communicating with the complainant and staying at least 100 meters away from her. He was also ordered not to possess firearms or weapons and to surrender any such items in his possession.

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