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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Second PUC results: Life convict clears exam with distinction, DGP lauds effort
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Bengaluru: A life convict lodged in Ballari Central Prison has successfully cleared the second PUC examination.
Ashok Kumar S, who appeared for the examination under prison escort, secured 481 marks out of 600, registering 80.1 percent.
Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), Alok Kumar (IPS), shared the development on his official ‘X’ handle, commending the inmate’s achievement.
In his post, he stated that it was heartening to see a life convict score over 80 percent in the examination, adding that the inmate had appeared from Ballari Central Prison under escort.
It’s heartening to see that one of our life convict prisoners Ashok has obtained 80.1% marks in PUC exam. He appeared under Prison escort from Ballari Central Prison for his exams.
— alok kumar (@alokkumar6994) April 9, 2026
Glad to see that Walls of the prison has not subdued his hopes for a better future. pic.twitter.com/Nzlcy076SR
He further noted that the achievement reflected that the “walls of the prison have not subdued his hopes for a better future.”
Alok Kumar in his post also shared the result sheet of Ashok.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) declared the second PUC results for 2026 on April 9.
A total of 6,32,200 students appeared for the examination across all streams, of whom 5,46,698 passed, recording an overall pass percentage of 86.48 per cent.
