Surrey man who murdered pregnant wife in 2006 granted full parole

A former Surrey schoolteacher who strangled his pregnant wife 17 years ago, then disposed of and burned her body, has been granted full parole.
ut Mukhtiar Panghali, who had been on day parole for just over a year, will continue to have strict conditions including not contacting his wife’s family or their daughter without permission.
He is to stay away from alcohol and drugs and to report any friendship or intimate relationship with a female to his parole supervisor. He is also to follow a treatment plan regarding domestic abuse and managing his emotions.
The Parole Board of Canada granted full parole earlier this month after a hearing by video conference. The panel decided Panghali does not “present an undue risk” and should be given the chance to reintegrate into society.
Panghali, now 51, killed Manjit Panghali in October 2006, took her body to Deltaport and lit it on fire, then reported her missing. He was arrested five months later and convicted of second-degree murder and indignity to a body.
Manjit Panghali, who was also a teacher, was four months’ pregnant and the couple had a three-year-old daughter.
Corrections officials told the parole board that Panghali participated in self-improvement programs while in prison and successfully completed several temporary absences. Panghali demonstrated that he had accepted responsibility for his actions and choices, including his initial struggle during incarceration, the board was told.
Source: vancouversun.com