“I’m a Canadian citizen, but I don’t feel safe in this country right now.”
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A 45-year-old Windsor, Ontario woman known online for criticizing a Sikh separatist movement was stabbed to death Tuesday night in LaSalle, Ontario. Authorities say the killing does not appear to be random. No suspects have been publicly identified.
Nancy Grewal, a social media commentator and anti-Khalistan activist, died after being attacked at a home in the 2400 block of Todd Lane, according to the LaSalle Police Service. Officers and paramedics responded to a stabbing report shortly before 9:30 pm and transported Grewal to the hospital, where she “succumbed to her injuries.”
Police said the investigation remains ongoing, according to the Windsor Star.
“Investigators are confident this was not a random act of violence,” LaSalle Police Chief Michael Pearce said in a statement. “Ms. Grewal’s murder is being investigated as an intentional act against her.
“All information is being considered. While we recognize the significant public interest in this case, we will not share information that will compromise the investigation, including leads, tips, and investigative avenues.”
Grewal’s death has drawn attention in Canada and India because of her outspoken criticism of the Khalistan movement, which advocates for an independent Sikh state carved out of India. The movement, which the Indian government considers a national security threat, dates back decades and was associated with violent insurgencies in the 1970s and 1980s.
Supporters of Khalistan are present in diaspora communities, including in Canada. The issue also became part of the diplomatic tensions between Canada and India that escalated in 2023.
Grewal frequently posted commentary online criticizing separatist leaders, including Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and Amritpal Singh. She also criticized former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over his government’s handling of relations with India.
In a November 11 social media video, Grewal said she feared for her safety after an incident she described at her home. “I’m a Canadian citizen, but I don’t feel safe in this country right now,” she said.
“I believe God saved me. God saved my life. Nothing happened to me. Nothing happened to my house. Everything is going good. I just called the cops. I know who this person is. This person belongs to Khalistan.”
“I feel scared. He tried to give me a warning. ‘Shut your mouth. Don’t raise your voice about this topic.’”
Grewal said she had reported the incident and other complaints to the Windsor Police Service. Police did not confirm whether prior reports had been filed and referred inquiries to LaSalle authorities.
Online, Grewal had about 13,000 followers on Instagram and 9,000 subscribers on YouTube. Most of her posts were in Punjabi.
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