Indian Student Fatally Stabbed in Ontario; Police Say Incident Not Racially Motivated

Indian Student Fatally Stabbed in Ontario: In a heartbreaking incident that has shaken the Indian community in Canada, a young man from Gujarat, India, was fatally stabbed outside his apartment building in what is suspected to be a hate-fueled crime.

While the victim of the stabbing incident has yet to be formally identified, people offering support to his wife in the town of Rockland, Ontario, said he was 27-year-old Dharmesh Kathireeya.

The incident occurred on Friday afternoon in the peaceful town of Rockland, near Ottawa, leaving the victim’s family and friends devastated and frightened.

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"We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of an Indian national in Rockland near Ottawa, due to stabbing. Police has stated a suspect has been taken into custody. We are in close contact through a local community association to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved kin," the Indian Embassy in Canada wrote in a post on X.

According to Canadian news channel, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has increased its presence in the area as part of their ongoing investigation into the killing.

The police have also issued a warning to Rockland residents, advising them to expect heightened law enforcement activity while authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crime.

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The Embassy in Canada assured the public that it is providing all necessary assistance to the victim’s family during this difficult time.

The motives behind the stabbing remain unclear, and investigations are ongoing. The Embassy has pledged continued communication with local authorities to ensure the family receives the support they need, and to facilitate any further actions related to the case.

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