By Canadian Press

Father of girl who died after Amber Alert issued en route to face charges: police

Feb 15, 2019 | 7:17 AM

BRAMPTON, Ont. — The father of an 11-year-old girl found dead after being the subject of an Amber Alert is heading back to a Toronto suburb to face charges in her death.

Peel Regional Police Const. Danny Marttini says Roopesh Rajkumar was arrested by provincial police more than an hour away from Brampton, Ont., where his daughter’s body was found in his home.

Riya Rajkumar was the subject of a brief Amber Alert late Thursday night, but found dead shortly afterwards.

Marttini says Riya’s mother came to police with concerns about her daughter’s well-being based on comments allegedly made by Rajkumar, her former boyfriend.

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Police have previously said Rajkumar was spending time with Riya to celebrate her birthday when she was killed.

Marttini says it’s too soon to know exactly when Rajkumar, 41, may be charged or what counts he will be facing.

The Canadian Press