A Punjabi-origin woman was stabbed to death in Ontario earlier this week, and a social media account with extremist views has claimed responsibility, CBC News reports.
Nancy Grewal, 45, a Windsor resident, was fatally stabbed shortly before 9:30 pm on March 3 in the Todd Lane area of LaSalle, in Essex County. LaSalle Police confirmed officers responded to reports of a stabbing and found Grewal with critical injuries; she later died despite emergency efforts.
A social media account posted in Punjabi claiming Grewal was killed for criticizing the Khalistan movement. The post included a photo of Grewal and a caption saying she had spoken against Khalistan and religion, adding “This woman was saying bad things about religion and Khalistan. And she got the result of that,” and warning others who spoke against their community or the movement could face similar consequences. CBC News said it had not independently verified the account or its claims.
LaSalle police said investigators are examining all available information but declined further comment to protect the integrity of the investigation. Authorities have not confirmed any link between the social media post and the killing. Police indicated the attack appeared targeted rather than random. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Grewal, originally from Ludhiana, had built a notable presence on social media and was active in local and international Punjabi communities. She was known for outspoken opposition to the Khalistan movement, and her commentary drew both supporters and critics. Her family says she had received threats in the past.
Her mother, Shinderpal Kaur, told media Grewal faced hostility in Windsor from people who disagreed with her views and had received threats to her life, suggesting hardliners in the area may have harbored enmity toward her. The killing has alarmed the local community, with calls for a thorough investigation and swift action against those responsible.
Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward and asked the public to avoid speculation while investigators continue to pursue possible motives and leads.
