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: Six drug peddlers arrested in Pandeshwar, Bunder limits; narcotics seized
Mangaluru: Police have arrested six drug peddlers for allegedly selling banned narcotic substances in the Pandeshwar and Bunder police station limits of the city.
Pandeshwar police arrested four accused and seized 53.87 grams of MDMA, 103.02 grams of hydro weed ganja and a vehicle from them. The arrested have been identified as Syed Afridi (26) and Ahmed Ali Arshan (22), originally from Udupi district and currently residing in Pandeshwar, along with Maksood Saag (23) of Balmatta in the city and Felix P. Joseph (20) from Kottayam in Kerala.
In a separate operation, Bunder police arrested Edal Rose (33) of Kankanady and Aaron Vishal Lasrado (18) of Kadri Mallikatte. Police seized 60 grams of hydro weed ganja, 1.155 kg of ganja and a car from their possession.
According to police, the arrests were made following a raid conducted on March 4 at a lodge on Badria Road in Bunder and near Green Park grounds after receiving information that narcotic substances were being sold to college students and women.
Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said that a man identified as Sandeep Shetty, a resident of Mumbai who works as a manager at a hotel in Dubai, was allegedly involved in transporting ganja to Bengaluru by flight. From Bengaluru, Edal Rose was reportedly assigned to distribute the narcotic substances further, he added.
