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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Strictest action promised after students forced to remove sacred thread at Bengaluru CET exam centre
Bengaluru (PTI): Bengaluru Urban Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesha G on Monday said the government has decided to take the “strictest possible action” against those responsible for allegedly forcing some students to remove their ‘janivara’ (sacred thread) before entering the venue of the CET exam last week.
He said a committee of senior officials constituted to inquire into the incident reported that, prima facie, it appears the students were “intentionally” made to remove the ‘janivara’.
The city police have already booked three staff members of a private college in Bengaluru for allegedly forcing some students to remove their ‘janivara’ before entering the venue of the Common Entrance Test (CET-2026) last week.
Similar incidents last year in Shivamogga and Bidar had triggered controversy, following which the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) issued clear directions not to force students to remove any religious identification or symbol during exams.
“Despite KEA taking measures such as appointing dress code officials and providing training on dos and don’ts to prevent such incidents from recurring after last year’s cases, there has been a dereliction of duty this time,” Jagadeesha told reporters here.
“To take strict action against those responsible, an FIR has been registered, and arrests have been made. An inquiry has been conducted by senior officials, and those responsible have been suspended,” he added.
Stating that the inquiry report has been submitted at the district level, he said it will be forwarded to the government.
Based on the findings, it has also been decided that KEA will not conduct CET exams at the institution where the incident occurred, he added.
“The strictest possible action is being taken by the district administration and the government,” he added.
The deputy commissioner had constituted a committee headed by the additional deputy commissioner to investigate the incident and submit a report within two days.
“Exams have been held at several centres across the state, and nowhere else has this issue occurred. If students were forced to remove ‘janivara’ at this centre, it appears that it was intentional. We have taken it seriously,” he said, adding that strict action has been recommended to ensure such incidents do not recur.
Noting that senior officials were appointed for the inquiry, the DC said that after a thorough investigation and verification—which included statements from students, the school principal, exam observers, CCTV footage, and documents—it prima facie appears that students were intentionally made to remove the ‘janivara’.
“We are recommending strict action. The government has also ordered a detailed police investigation, and an FIR has been registered in connection with the incident,” he added.
