Girl’s death in Canada: Family cries foul play

Dera Bassi resident Davinder Saini, whose daughter was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Ottawa, Canada, has suspected foul play and demanded a thorough investigation by the Ottawa police in the case.

Vanshika, a 21-year-old student from Dera Bassi, who was studying in Canada, was found dead on a beach near Ottawa.

“My daughter Vanshika went to Ottawa in 2023. The last time I talked to her was on April 25 when she was on her way to work. The next morning, I received a message that she had gone missing. She was preparing for her IELTS exam scheduled for April 26. I want the Indian Government to talk to the Canadian authorities and speed up the process of bringing her body back. I also demand a thorough probe into the matter,” said Saini, a local AAP leader.

Saini said the news of her death had left the family devastated.

The High Commission of India in Ottawa posted on X, “We are deeply saddened to be informed of the death of Vanshika, student from India in Ottawa. The matter has been taken up with concerned authorities and the cause is under investigation by local police. We are in close contact with the bereaved kin and local community associations to provide all possible assistance.”