A police funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Constable Tarun Bali will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mississauga Sports and Entertainment Centre, 5500 Rose Cherry Place, Mississauga, Ontario.
He was fatally struck by a vehicle last Tuesday in Hearst, northwest of Timmins.
The visitation and funeral service for Constable Bali are not open to the general public to attend in person. The funeral service will be attended by Provincial Constable Bali’s family and guests, members of the OPP, police and emergency services, military and dignitary officials. While the visitation and funeral service will not be open to the general public to attend, there will be a designated location for viewing the funeral cortege escort in person, as well as opportunities to watch the funeral service via livestream.
Further details will be provided as they become available.
BOOK OF CONDOLENCES
Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to first responders and community members for the compassion and support demonstrated to the OPP during this difficult time. Members of the public who wish to express their condolences in memory of Provincial Constable Bali may do so by visiting opp.ca/news. A book of condolences is also available in the lobby of OPP detachments in Orangeville and Primrose (Shelburne). Community members are invited to attend during regular business hours.
FLOWERS
For anyone who wishes to send flowers, they can be delivered to Kane-Jerrett Funeral Homes, 8088 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario.
We are grieving alongside those affected by this tragic event and extend our heartfelt condolences, recognizing the profound impact on loved ones, colleagues and the broader policing community.
During this incredibly difficult time, we kindly ask that the family’s privacy be respected and that media refrain from contacting them directly. All inquiries and requests should be directed to opp.poc.pia@opp.ca.
ABOUT PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE TARUN BALI
Provincial Constable Tarun Bali was assigned to the Dufferin Detachment, with two and a half years of service. At the time of his death, Provincial Constable Bali, who was 29 years of age, was on deployment with the James Bay Detachment.
Born in Naya Nangal, Punjab, India, Provincial Constable Bali was a proud Canadian citizen, and a dedicated, enthusiastic officer with a strong sense of community. He volunteered supporting Peel Region Victim Services and was part of the Sur-Taal Heritage Organization. He spoke multiple languages including Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu.
Provincial Constable Bali was a valued and integral member of his team and the OPP. He exemplified a strong work ethic and demonstrated tremendous potential. His commitment and contributions will not be forgotten. He will forever be a hero in life.
The OPP grieves alongside Provincial Constable Bali’s family. We are working closely with his loved ones to ensure their wishes are respected and to support them in any way we can.
