Indian community shocked by Toronto murder: Was this murder just intimate partner violence or part of a deeper conspiracy? Abdul Ghafoori, the suspect in the murder of 30-year-old Indian woman Himanshi Khurana in Toronto, is wanted nationwide, police released the photo.
Toronto Indian Woman Killed: The murder of Himanshi Khurana, a 30-year-old Indian woman, in Toronto, Canada has shocked people. Police believe that this case may be related to intimate partner violence. Abdul Ghafoori (32) is the prime suspect in the murder and a nationwide warrant has been issued against him. The incident occurred around 10:40 pm on Friday in the area of Strachan Avenue and Wellington Street W. The local police received a report of a missing person, after which they immediately started an investigation. The woman’s body was found inside a house around 6:30 am on Saturday morning. The police registered it as murder and handed over the investigation to the Homicide Unit.
What is the relationship between the accused and the victim?
Investigation revealed that Himanshi and Abdul Ghafoori knew each other and their relationship was that of a close partner relationship. Police have released photographs of both and appealed to the public that if anyone knows the location of the suspect, please inform immediately.
Is this murder a case of intimate partner violence?
Police confirmed that Ghafoori and Khurana were in a “close partner relationship”. Due to this relationship, this case is being seen as domestic violence. However, the investigation is still in its initial stages and no other details have been made public yet.
What did the Indian Embassy say?
The Indian Consulate General in Toronto has expressed deep condolences on the murder of Himanshi. He said that all possible help is being provided to the bereaved family and the Embassy is in constant touch with the local authorities. The embassy posted on
Local police appeal: Help in catching the suspect
The police homicide unit has taken over the case and a search is on for the suspect in the entire area. Authorities have clarified that the suspect’s photo has been made public and anyone who knows his location should contact police immediately. The police have appealed to the public that if anyone has information about Abdul Ghafoori’s whereabouts, they should immediately inform the police. Police say that the investigation is still going on and every small clue can be important. Along with the Canadian Police, the Indian Embassy is also providing all possible help.
Could this murder be part of some bigger conspiracy?
Many questions arise in this case: Was it simply partner violence, or could there be some kind of conspiracy behind it? Was the suspect alone, or were other people involved? The police investigation is focusing on all these aspects.