Punjabi Social Media Influencer Nancy Grewal Fatally Stabbed in Canada
A 45-year-old social media influencer of Punjabi origin, Nancy Grewal, was stabbed to death in LaSalle, Ontario, Canada earlier this week. The tragic incident occurred just weeks after she publicly clarified her position on Khalistani extremism groups in an online video.
Clarification on Khalistani Extremism Before Attack
In a video posted on February 22 on her YouTube channel titled "Nancy Grewal Canada CA," Grewal addressed allegations that she opposed Khalistanis. The video was specifically named "I respect only original Khalistan## jo India da flag di disrespect karday#i hate ## (I hate those who disrespect Indian flag)."
Grewal stated there were "a lot of rumours that she was against Khalistanis and that she abused them." She clarified, "I am not against genuine Khalistanis; people have their rights. But I am against those Khalistanis who abuse women and issue dirty threats. I am against violence and burning the Indian flag."
Details of the Fatal Stabbing Incident
According to the LaSalle Police Service, emergency responders were called to the 2400 block of Todd Lane shortly before 9:30 pm on March 3 following reports of a stabbing. Police found a 45-year-old woman with injuries, later identified as Nancy Grewal. She was taken to hospital by Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services, where she later died.
The LaSalle Police Service confirmed the homicide investigation is ongoing. In a statement, they said, "To ease public concern, we are sharing that investigators are viewing this as an isolated incident," and urged anyone with information or video surveillance footage to come forward.
Mother Reveals History of Threats and Previous Attack
Grewal's mother, Kaur, alleged that her daughter had been receiving threats for some time before the fatal stabbing. "She was stabbed multiple times," Kaur said, claiming that some hardliners based in Windsor had developed hostility toward her daughter.
Kaur also revealed that Nancy had earlier survived another attack when her house was allegedly set on fire. "Nancy continued to receive threats," she said. According to Kaur, a masked youth had once come near Nancy's residence to conduct reconnaissance. "Nancy had installed CCTV cameras at her residence. When she spotted him, he got scared. Had the CCTV cameras not been installed, he could have killed Nancy at her residence," she explained.
Background and Social Media Presence
Nancy Grewal was active on social media and often expressed views on social and political issues related to Punjab. She had spoken against Khalistan supporters and had made remarks about pro-Khalistan activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. In recent weeks, she had also commented on Radha Soami Satsang Beas head Gurinder Singh Dhillon after he met Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia in Nabha Jail on February 2.
Kaur said Nancy moved to Canada in 2018, where she completed a nursing course and worked for two companies. The mother last spoke to her daughter on March 2. Nancy did not answer her calls the next day. "Nancy used to share everything including about her patients," she said, highlighting their close relationship.
The investigation into Nancy Grewal's death continues as authorities seek to determine the exact circumstances and motivations behind this violent attack on a vocal social media personality.
