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㽶ƵֱDevoted㽶Ƶֱ man who died after fight with neighbour mourned by family, friends in Surrey

㽶ƵֱMani touched the lives of many individuals,㽶Ƶֱ says brother of Mani Amar
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Surrey resident Mani Amar, 40, died near his Newton-area home Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. (Submitted photo: IHIT)

Family and friends are mourning Manbir 㽶ƵֱMani㽶Ƶֱ Amar, who died after a dispute with a Surrey-area neighbour on Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 31).

㽶ƵֱMani was a devoted father, brother, son and friend 㽶Ƶֱ a talented individual who devoted his life to activism and the arts,㽶Ƶֱ his brother, Gurbinder Amar, said in a statement released by Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) on Friday (Sept. 2).

㽶ƵֱThrough poetry, prose, philosophy, painting, photography and filmmaking, Mani touched the lives of many individuals. He will be deeply missed.㽶Ƶֱ

IHIT says between two men , just before 2 p.m. Aug. 31.

A man was arrested on scene. 㽶ƵֱAt this time, no charges have been laid and the man has been released from custody as the investigation continues,㽶Ƶֱ the investigation team said Friday.

On social media, Amar㽶Ƶֱs friends and work colleagues reacted to his death with sadness.

㽶ƵֱMani was instrumental in working with vulnerable youth to steer them away from gang life,㽶Ƶֱ tweeted . 㽶ƵֱI consulted with him many times relating to our mentorship program. What a tremendous loss!㽶Ƶֱ

and followed it up with a fictional film about the same subject. The former Port Alberni resident won awards for his work, which included another documentary about drug-addicted people who live on Vancouver㽶Ƶֱs Downtown Eastside.

Five years ago, in 2017, , a dramatization of the final hours of her life, but it㽶Ƶֱs not clear if the movie was ever made.

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On the Now-Leader㽶Ƶֱs Facebook post, dozens of people commented about Amar and his work in the community.

㽶ƵֱMani was a genuinely kind, generous, and giving soul,㽶Ƶֱ posted Jim Minhas. 㽶ƵֱHe was a full time dedicated father to his three young children and helped care for his mother whom lived with them. This is devastating news. He worked and volunteered to help the less fortunate and those who needed it. Will miss you brother㽶ƵֱRIP.㽶Ƶֱ

Added Raj Bassi: 㽶ƵֱReally saddened at news about his death. This guy tried his best to keep kids out of gangs and trouble and actually cared about the community. RIP and condolences to his family and friends.㽶Ƶֱ

Another reader, Julie Hamilton, said Amar will be missed by many. 㽶ƵֱMani was a kind, gentle, wonderful person. So shocking that a argument between neighbours could lead to this. Cannot believe.㽶Ƶֱ

IHIT won㽶Ƶֱt say if a weapon was used in the incident that led to Amar㽶Ƶֱs death, but Pierotti said no firearm was involved. 㽶ƵֱTragically this situation escalated to a point where a life was taken,㽶Ƶֱ he said Thursday.

Investigtors ask any witnesses to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.



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