Hamilton police recently entered into an investigation after two young persons reported an incident of sexual assault. The assault occurred at a gathering in place of worship, located on the Hamilton Mountain. The suspect was one of the attendees at this location and sexually assaulted the young persons.
On May 11, 2025, 71-year-old Ashok Dua of Hamilton was arrested and charged with the following offences.
- Sexual Assault x2
- Sexual Interference x2
- Fail to Comply with a Release Order x2
- Breach of a Conditional Sentence Order
Dua’s release was opposed by police, and he remains in custody.
Hamilton Police believe that there may be more victims and encourage anyone with information to contact investigators.
If you have any information that you believe could assist investigators with this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Jack Higginbottom of the Crimes Against Children’s Unit at 905-546-4823.
Hamilton Police want all survivors of sexual violence to know that we believe them, and we will respect their choice when and how they report an incident.
Hamilton Police understand that while sexual assaults often cause long-lasting trauma, survivors may have difficulty speaking about the incidents with friends, family members, or police officers. If someone is not ready to make a report but is seeking support, please contact Hamilton Police Victim Services at 905-546-4904.
Hamilton Police would like to encourage anyone who believes that they may have been a victim of sexual violence, to come forward and report the incident to police. There is no statute of limitations for sexual offences, and offenders can be prosecuted well after the date of the offence. If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you can report the incident by contacting the Sexual Assault Unit
To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com
There is no guaranteed way to prevent sexual assault. Sharing the details of these assaults is intended to provide the community information, and people are encouraged to trust their instincts. For confidential support, please call the Sexual Assault Centre’s 24-hour support line at 905-525-4162 or connect at www.sacha.ca, or the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at www.hhsc.ca/sad
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