Who Are Two Indian Nationals Murdered In Canada’s Toronto Within Fortnight? | India News

Toronto has witnessed two tragic murders involving Indian nationals in two weeks, sparking concerns in the Indian community. However, police stated that the incidents were not related.

The latest case involved the fatal shooting of 26-year-old PhD student Shivank Avasthi near the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus. Toronto Police said they were alerted to the incident in the area of ​​Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road, where they found Avasthi with gunshot wounds. While it was determined that the suspect died at the scene, the suspects escaped before the police arrived. Authorities temporarily locked down the campus as part of the investigation.

The Consulate General of India in Toronto expressed deep regret over the incident. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of young Indian PhD student Mr. Shivank Avasthi in a fatal shooting near the University of Toronto’s Scarborough Campus,” the consulate said in a statement. The statement was included.

The killing was Toronto’s 41st homicide of the year and the second crime-related death of an Indian national in the city in as many days.

In a separate incident last week, 30-year-old Indian national Himanshi Khurana was found murdered in Toronto. Police suspect it to be a case of intimate partner violence. Khurana, a Toronto-based digital creator, was reported missing on the night of December 19, and her body was found the next morning at a residence in the area of ​​Strachan Avenue and Wellington Street West.

Toronto Police have filed first-degree murder charges against 32-year-old Abdul Ghafoori, who allegedly knew the victim. Homicide Bureau Chief took over the investigation.

“These two tragic events are unrelated and investigations are ongoing to ensure justice is served,” police said. The Consulate General continues to assist the families of both victims during this difficult time.