A 45-year-old woman from Windsor was fatally stabbed in LaSalle, Ontario, on the evening of March 3, authorities say. LaSalle police responded shortly before 9:30 p.m. to reports of a stabbing in the Todd Lane area of Essex County. Officers found Nancy Grewal with critical injuries; she later died despite emergency efforts.
A social media account posted in Punjabi has claimed Grewal was killed because she criticized the Khalistan movement, attaching a photograph of her and warning others who spoke against the movement or religion. CBC News reported the post but said it had not independently verified the account or its claims. Police have not confirmed any link between the social media message and the killing.
LaSalle investigators said they are examining all available information but declined to elaborate further, citing the need to protect the integrity of the investigation. Police described the attack as appearing targeted rather than random. No arrests have been announced and the probe is ongoing.
Grewal, originally from Ludhiana, had an active social media presence and was involved in Punjabi community circles locally and internationally. She was known for outspoken criticism of the Khalistan movement, which drew both supporters and detractors. Her family has said she received threats in the past.
Her mother, Shinderpal Kaur, told media outlets that Grewal faced hostility in Windsor from people who disagreed with her views and had been threatened, suggesting some hardline elements in the area may have harbored enmity toward her.
The killing has alarmed members of the local community and prompted calls for a thorough investigation and swift action to find those responsible. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and asking the public to avoid speculation while detectives pursue possible motives and leads.
