Indian student shot in Canada while waiting at bus stop, investigation underway
New York: In a tragic incident, a 21-year-old Indian student, Harsimrat Randhawa, was shot dead in Hamilton, Ontario, while waiting at a bus stop on her way to work. A student at Mohawk College, Randhawa, was struck by a stray bullet fired from a passing vehicle on the evening of April 10. Authorities have confirmed that she was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire during a targeted shooting.
In their initial statement, the Hamilton Police reported receiving calls around 7:30 p.m. local time regarding gunfire near the intersection of Upper James and South Bend Road. The officers found Randhawa with a gunshot wound to the chest upon reaching the scene. She was rushed to the hospital but could not be saved.
Investigators, based on video evidence collected so far, believe a passenger in a black vehicle opened fire at occupants of a white sedan. Both vehicles reportedly fled the area shortly after the shots were fired. The gunfire also pierced the rear window of a nearby home, where residents were watching television, no one inside the house was harmed.
The Consulate General of India in Toronto expressed deep sorrow over the loss, confirming the identity and circumstances of Randhawa’s death. The investigating team described the student as an “innocent victim” and noted that a homicide investigation is ongoing in a post shared on social media.
The consulate stated that it is in close touch with Randhawa’s family and is providing all necessary support during this difficult time.
Continuing the investigation, the Hamilton Police have urged residents and commuters in the area to come forward with any dashcam or security camera footage from between 7:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. on the day of the incident. They also appealed to the public to help identify those responsible for the shooting.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
