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India Today
29-04-2025
- India Today
Indian student in Canada, missing for three days, found dead
An Indian student in Canada's Ottawa, who had been missing for the past three days, was found dead, the Indian Embassy in Canada confirmed on Tuesday. A massive search effort had been underway since the student, Vanshika, went missing on April 25."We are deeply saddened to be informed of the death of Ms. Vanshika, a student from India in Ottawa. The matter has been taken up with concerned authorities and the cause is under investigation as per local police," the embassy according to a Facebook post seeking information about her, left her house around 8–9 pm on Friday, April 25, to view a rental room and has not returned home since. "Her phone has been switched off, and she missed an important exam today, which is very unusual for her," the post mentioned. "Vanshika has been missing since the evening of Friday, April 25th, 2025, after leaving her residence at 7 Majestic Drive around 8-9 PM to view a rental room. Her phone was switched off at approximately 11:40 PM that night, and she missed an important exam the following day- an action completely out of character for her. Despite extensive efforts by her family and friends, there has been no contact or information about her whereabouts," an appeal by the Hindu Community in Ottava close to her said the student was usually in regular contact with her family and friends every morning; however, no one has heard from her since April Tuesday, the Embassy confirmed her death and stated that the matter has been taken up with the concerned authorities, with the cause currently under investigation by the local death comes just days after another Indian student in Canada, 21-year-old Harsimrat Randhawa, was killed by a stray bullet while caught in crossfire. She was waiting at a bus stop when a bullet struck her during a shootout between two this month, another Indian national was fatally stabbed in Rockland, a town near Ottawa. Local police have taken a suspect into custody, but further details about the circumstances of the attack remain Watch IN THIS STORY#Canada
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Time of India
Indian student killed in Canada: Cops say Harsimrat Randhawa had just left the gym when she was shot; two vehicles recovered
Two vehicles involved in the killing of India's Harsimrat Randhawa in Canada have been recovered, the Hamilton Police said. The Hamilton Police on Wednesday provided an update in the Aril 17 shooting death of Harsimrat Randhawa , an Indian student, and said that they have recovered two vehicles involved in the shooting. Acting Det.-Sgt Daryl Reid told reporters at a Wednesday morning news conference that the white Hyundai Elantra was recovered on Sunday in a residential area in northwestern Toronto. It has since been towed back to Hamilton for forensic analysis, he said. On Monday, Hamilton police executed a search warrant at a central Hamilton residence and recovered the black Mercedes SUV, Reid said. The White Hyundai, police said, was probably the target vehicle towards which the shots were fired. Randhawa lost her life as she was caught in the crossfire and a stray bullet struck her chest. The shots also hit two houses in the area but no one was injured. Randhawa was taken to a hospital, where she died. Police said the 21-year-old international student who was going into her second year studying occupational physiotherapy at Mohawk College had no time to react to the bullet that immediately killed her. She had just left the gym when she was shot. "She had taken a city bus to that location and had been waiting to cross the street. This was when she was struck by a stray bullet," Reid said. Randhawa had zero capability of avoiding what was about to unfold in front of her. She had just stepped off of the city bus, was waiting to cross the street, from my understanding, and everything unfolded so quickly she had no time at all to react." "We know from watching that video that there were numerous cars that just passed through at that very moment. Many of those people have come forward and I thank those people for coming forward to assist us," he said. "But we know there are more people out there that might have even the smallest piece of information that could help us, and putting all of those little pieces together is what we need to do. So, we continue to encourage those people to come forward."
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Yahoo
Outpouring of love and support for Indian student killed by stray bullet in Hamilton
The accidental death of an international college student who was shot dead at a Hamilton bus stop Thursday evening has sparked tributes and an outpouring of love and sympathy. Hamilton police say 21-year-old Harsimrat Randhawa, who was originally from India and studying at Mohawk College, was an innocent bystander who was struck and killed by a stray bullet while waiting for a bus to get to work. Hamilton mayor Andrea Howarth says she is 'heartbroken' by the shooting, calling it a 'senseless act of violence' that has devastated her city. Howarth says she is offering her condolences to Randhawa's family and loved ones. The Indian consulate in Toronto says staff were 'deeply saddened' by the news, adding officials are in contact with the victim's family to offer any assistance they need. Mohawk College President Paul Armstrong says the school is mourning the 'extremely tragic' loss of its young student who was 'full of promise.' Police allege the bullet that killed Randhawa was fired from a black Mercedes SUV at a white sedan, both of which fled the area. The investigation continues and police are asking anyone with information to share to contact them. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 19, 2025. The Canadian Press
Khaleej Times
19-04-2025
- Khaleej Times
Indian student killed in Canada shooting, was 'innocent bystander'
Twenty-one-year-old Indian international student Harsimrat Randhawa, studying at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario, has tragically died after being struck by a stray bullet during a shooting incident, CBC News reported. The Consulate General of India in Toronto confirmed her death in a statement posted on X on Saturday, calling her an "innocent victim" and expressing condolences to her family. "We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Indian student Harsimrat Randhawa in Hamilton, Ontario. As per local police, she was an innocent victim, fatally struck by a stray bullet during a shooting incident involving two vehicles. A homicide investigation is currently underway. We are in close contact with her family and are extending all necessary assistance. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family during this difficult time," the post read. According to Hamilton police, the shooting took place around 7:30 pm on Thursday near Upper James Street and South Bend Road. Randhawa was waiting at a bus stop on her way to work when she was shot in the chest. Officers who arrived at the scene found her wounded and called for emergency medical assistance. She was transported to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. In a news release issued on Friday, police said Randhawa was an "innocent bystander" in the crossfire. After reviewing surveillance footage, investigators determined that the shots were fired from a black Mercedes SUV at individuals in a white sedan. The white sedan fled north on Upper James Street while the SUV took off west on South Bend Road. The shooting also endangered residents in the area. Gunfire penetrated the rear window of a home on Allenby Avenue, where people were watching television. Fortunately, no injuries were reported inside the residence, CBC News reported. Mohawk College issued a statement mourning the loss. "Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time," the statement said. "As a member of the Mohawk College community, we know this loss is being felt by many and we will do everything we can to support Harsimrat's friends, family and the broader college community." Hamilton police are urging anyone with dashboard or security camera footage from 7:15 pm to 7:45 pm near the area to come forward and assist in the ongoing homicide investigation.
Gulf News
19-04-2025
- Gulf News
21-year-old Indian student killed by stray bullet in Canada
New Delhi/Ottawa: An Indian student was killed by a stray bullet in Canada when she was standing at the bus stop, Hamilton Police said. Harsimrat Randhawa, 21, was a student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. The incident occurred on Wednesday, and Hamilton Police are investigating the homicide. Hamilton Police shared that when they reached the crime scene, they found Randhawa with a gunshot wound to the chest. She was rushed to a hospital, but succumbed. Meanwhile, reacting to the incident, the Consulate General of India in Toronto, in a post on X, said, "We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Indian student Harsimrat Randhawa in Hamilton, Ontario." "As per local police, she was an innocent victim, fatally struck by a stray bullet during a shooting incident involving two vehicles. A homicide investigation is currently underway. We are in close contact with her family and are extending all necessary assistance. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family during this difficult time," it said. As the tragic news spread, a pall of gloom descended on Harsimrat's family in Dhunda village of Punjab's Tarn Taran district. Relative Sukhvinder said Harsimrat, who has a younger brother, went to Canada two years ago for medical studies. "Police informed us about Harsimrat's death. They shared that Harsimrat was standing on the bus stand when a stray bullet during a gang war hit her," he said. According to a report in CBC News, Mohawk College said it was deeply saddened by Harsimrat's death. Mohawk College said, "Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time." "As a member of the Mohawk College community, we know this loss is being felt by many and we will do everything we can to support Harsimrat's friends, family and the broader college community," it said.
