Man who went missing after night out in Vancouver found dead, family says

Langley resident Irshaad Ikbal, who had been missing since a night out in downtown Vancouver late last month, has been found deceased, his family says.

Langley resident Irshaad Ikbal, who had been missing since a night out in downtown Vancouver late last month, has been found deceased, his family says.

In a post on social media, Ikbal's cousin Fouziah Khairati – who had been acting as a spokesperson for the family as it searched for him – shared the news.

"It's with a heavy heart that we can confirm that Irshaad was found and is no longer with us," Khairati wrote.

"On behalf of Irshaad's family, we ask for privacy as we all heal and grieve together. Thank you, everyone, for searching."

The family is remembering Ikbal as a kind and generous man who was involved in several soccer leagues in the Lower Mainland.

"Irshaad has been and always will be a key cornerstone in our family for the longest time," a family statement reads.

"He’s always been there as the centrepiece, helping everyone in any way he can. He was the kindest person and our family feels so incomplete without Irshaad's caring nature and heart of gold."