Punjab-origin social media influencer Nancy Grewal stabbed to death in Canada
Ontario: Nancy Grewal, a 45-year-old social media influencer originally from Punjab, was killed in a stabbing incident in Canada on March 3 evening, according to reports.
Emergency services responded shortly before 9.30 pm to the 2400 block of Todd Lane following reports of a stabbing, according to a report by ctvnews.ca. The victim was later identified as Grewal, who was known on social media for her outspoken views.
Her family confirmed her death through a post on her Instagram account. “With a very heavy heart I share that my beloved sister Nancy Grewal has passed away on 3 March 2026. I lost my sister, my strength, my forever friend. Rest in Peace, my sister. You will always live in our hearts,” the post said.
Grewal had gained popularity online for sharing strong opinions on political issues, including India-Canada relations. According to a report by The Tribune, she had criticised the previous Justin Trudeau government and had also spoken against pro-Khalistan groups.
Following the incident, the LaSalle Police Service cordoned off two residences, an empty parking lot and a wooded area near Todd Lane as part of the investigation.
Police expressed condolences to the family and friends of the victim. “The LaSalle Police Service offers our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ms. Grewal,” the department said in a social media post.
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Mangaluru police flag fake ‘sea breeze marathon’ Instagram campaign, urge public caution
Mangaluru: Police have flagged a fake marathon campaign being widely circulated on Instagram under the name “Sea Breeze Marathon” and warned the public against falling prey to a suspected cyber fraud network.
The purported post, which began circulating on April 3, claims to offer prize money of Rs 2.51 lakh for a 5 km race, Rs 3.5 lakh for a 10 km race, and Rs 5 lakh for a 21 km race. It also urges participants to register in advance. However, officials have clarified that no such marathon has been organised in Mangaluru.
The poster also promises to provide participants with free sports shoes, goodies bags and refreshments, in order to lure people.
Police suspect that the poster is part of a cyber fraud attempt designed to lure users into registering through fraudulent links.
Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy cautioned that registering through such links could lead to mobile phone hacking and financial loss.
The campaign is also being amplified through a viral video featuring songs from popular movies, along with visuals of people participating in marathons, allegedly sourced from existing footage, giving the content a sense of authenticity and misleading people.
When Vartha Bharati conducted a reverse image search, the video was traced back to marathons held in Mumbai, further confirming that the circulating content is not related to any event in Mangaluru.
Speaking to Vartha Bharati, Commissioner Reddy confirmed that the campaign is fake and that no organisation has approached authorities seeking permission for conducting a marathon, including traffic or road clearances.
“So far, no complaint has been lodged, and no victim of the campaign has been reported,” he said.
