A 30-year-old Indian national, Himanshi Khurana, was found murdered in Toronto, Canada, last week, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities. Canadian police have identified a 32-year-old man, Abdul Ghafoori, as the prime suspect and issued a search warrant against him on charges of first-degree murder.
According to the Toronto Police Service, officers responded to a missing person complaint late on the night of December 19 in the Strachan Avenue and Wellington Street West area. Following an overnight search, police located Khurana&rsquo;s body inside a residential property at around 6.30 am on December 20. The death was subsequently classified as a homicide, and the case was handed over to the Homicide Unit.
Investigators stated that the victim and the suspect were known to each other. Media reports citing police sources indicate that the incident is being treated as a case of intimate partner violence. Authorities have released the suspect&rsquo;s image and are appealing to the public for information regarding his whereabouts.
Himanshi Khurana was a Toronto resident and was active on social media as a digital content creator. Her identity was confirmed after police-released images matched those shared on her online profiles.
The Indian Consulate in Toronto has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the killing. It has been assured that it is in close coordination with Canadian authorities and is extending all possible assistance to Khurana&rsquo;s family during this difficult time.
Police continue to urge anyone with information related to the suspect or the case to contact law enforcement immediately.
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Indian national Himanshi Khurana found dead in Toronto; police probe homicide

Indian Woman Murdered in Toronto, Suspect Sought

Indian national Himanshi Khurana found dead in Toronto; police probe homicide

December 24, 2025 | 11:29 IST