Abbotsford man pleads guilty in death of 62-year-old Abbotsford man

ABBOTSFORD — A 48-year-old Abbotsford man has now pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of an Abbotsford man in July 2023.

Integrated Homicide Investigation Team spokesperson Sgt. Freda Fong says Chanchal Badwal of Abbotsford, who was arrested in the summer of 2023, was charged in relation to the homicide of Imtiaz Hussain.

On Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, Badwal appeared in provincial court in Abbotsford where he pleaded guilty to manslaughter. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled in the coming weeks.

“His life was taken away suddenly by the accused’s act of violence, and our thoughts continue to be with Mr. Hussain’s loved ones as the court proceedings come to an end,” said Sgt. Fong.

On July 18, 2023, at 7:06 a.m., the Abbotsford Police Department was notified about a suspicious death in the 31000-block of Madeira Place, in Abbotsford. Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased 62-year-old man, later identified as Imtiaz Hussain. As a result of evidence obtained by the investigators, Badwal was arrested and taken into custody.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took conduct of the investigation and worked in close partnership with AbbyPD and Forensic Identification Services (FIS) to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.