Friday World 24/12/2025
A tragic incident in Toronto has shocked the Indian community worldwide.
Himanshi Khurana, a 30-year-old Indian national residing in the city, was found murdered in what Toronto Police have classified as a case of
intimate partner violence . The authorities have issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for Abdul Ghafoori, 32, also from Toronto, charging him with
first-degree murder
The suspect remains at large. The incident began on
Friday, December 19, 2025 , when police received a missing person report around 10:41 pm in the
Strachan Avenue and Wellington Street West area of downtown Toronto. The following morning, on **Saturday, December 20**, at approximately **6:30 am**, officers located Khurana's body inside a residence in the same vicinity. Her death was immediately declared a
homicide -and the Toronto Police Homicide Unit
took over the investigation. This marks
Toronto's 40th homicide of 2025, leaving the local community in deep shock.
Statement from the Consulate General of India**
The Consulate General of India in Toronto** (@IndiainToronto) issued an official statement on X (formerly Twitter), expressing profound grief:
"We are deeply saddened and shocked by the murder of Ms. Himanshi Khurana, a young Indian national, in Toronto. We extend our deepest condolences to her bereaved family during this moment of profound grief. The Consulate has been in close touch with the matter over the past few days, and all possible assistance is being extended to the family in close coordination with local authorities."
The Consulate has assured full consular support, including legal guidance and any other necessary assistance to the grieving family, highlighting the Indian government's commitment to its citizens abroad.
In Memory of Himanshi Khurana -Himanshi Khurana was a vibrant young woman whose life was tragically cut short. The case has once again brought attention to issues of safety for Indians living abroad and the pervasive problem of intimate partner violence. Toronto Police continue to urge the public: if anyone has information about Abdul Ghafoori's whereabouts, please contact them immediately at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477)
This is not just the loss of one family—it's a stark reminder for the entire Indian diaspora. We stand in solidarity with the bereaved family and hope for swift justice.
Sajjadali Nayani ✍
Friday World 24/12/2025
