UPDATE 1 - Male Arrested for Sexual Assault and Forcible Confinement Facing More Charges

A 30-year-old man previously charged in connection with the sexual assault of a 14-year-old is now facing additional charges.

The suspect was arrested on May 2, 2025, on charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement. Further investigation revealed that the suspect was having a sexual relationship with another 14-year-old female.

On Thursday, May 29, 2025, members of the Tactical Support Unit and Offender Management Unit executed an arrest warrant at a residence in Ajax. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

Gowryshankar KATHIRKAMANATHAN, age 30, of Ajax is facing multiple charges, including: Sexual Assault; Sexual Interference; Assault; Invitation to Sexual Touching; Make Child Pornography and Possess Child Pornography.

He was held for a bail hearing.

The suspect met one of the victims online and police have concerns there could be other victims. The male goes by the aliases “Shank” and “Shankar” and his username on Snapchat is itsurboigta1.

Anyone with information about this incident, including any other possible victims, is asked to contact D/Cst. Fitzgerald from the Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5316.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

ORIGINAL RELEASE SENT ON MAY 3, 2025

Male Arrested for Sexual Assault and Forcible Confinement

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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