Murdered woman in Canada an Indian national: Consulate

India’s consulate in Canada confirmed her identity while expressing condolences to her bereaved family. In a statement on X posted on Tuesday, India’s consulate in Toronto said, “We are deeply saddened and shocked by the murder of Ms. Himanshi Khurana, a young Indian national, in Toronto.”

Extending its “deepest condolences to her bereaved family during this moment of profound grief”, the consulate added that it “has been in close touch with the matter over the past few days, and all possible assistance is being extended to the family in close coordination with local authorities”.

On Monday, a Canada-wide warrant was issued for 32-year-old Abdul Ghafoori, who is wanted on the charge of first degree murder. That charge can attract a life sentence without parole if the prosecution can prove pre-meditation and intent.