Punjabi Social Media Influencer Nancy Grewal Fatally Stabbed in Ontario, Canada
Nancy Grewal, a 45-year-old social media influencer and YouTuber of Punjabi origin, was stabbed to death in LaSalle, near Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on the night of March 3, as confirmed by police on Thursday. Originally from Ludhiana, she was a vocal commentator on India–Canada tensions, a critic of Khalistani extremism, and frequently challenged politicians and religious leaders in her online content.
Background and Recent Controversies
Grewal, who worked as a nurse and lived alone in Windsor after a divorce, had recently posted videos targeting Radha Soami Satsang Beas chief Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, following his visit to Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia in Nabha jail. She used strong language in these critiques and had also spoken out against the Akal Takht jathedar. Additionally, she confronted Nihang Amritpal Singh Mehron, the main suspect in the June 2025 murder of influencer Kanchan Kumari, accusing him of moral policing before he reportedly fled to the UAE.
Circumstances of the Attack
On March 3, Grewal visited LaSalle to check on an elderly patient. As she was leaving the patient's home shortly before 9:30 p.m., she was attacked. Essex-Windsor emergency medical services transported her to a nearby hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. The LaSalle police service has not yet confirmed if a suspect is in custody.
Family's Allegations and Safety Concerns
Her family revealed that Grewal had been receiving threats. A month before the stabbing, an attempt was made to torch her home, though the fire failed to spread due to weather conditions. Due to these safety concerns, her sister Alisha Grewal and mother Shinderpal Kaur, based in Jalandhar, frequently monitored her home security cameras remotely. When Grewal failed to return home on the night of March 3, the family contacted police, only to learn authorities were already attempting to locate her next of kin.
Shinderpal Kaur named three individuals she believes were behind the murder, alleging the main conspirator is an old man involved in a local gurdwara in Windsor, Ontario. She claimed one of the three had previously visited Grewal's house with his face covered for reconnaissance. "She had CCTV cameras in and outside her house. Once Nancy spotted him, he was frightened. If there were no CCTV cameras, she could have been killed on that day also," Shinderpal alleged.
Grewal's Activism and Identity
Shinderpal stated that Grewal had insisted the gurdwara install CCTV cameras, a proposal that drew objections. "Lately, she had been receiving threats after she raised questions regarding gold belonging to a deceased man who hailed from Phagwara," her mother said, adding that Grewal was keen to speak the truth on various issues and often tried to help the poor or those seeking justice.
Regarding her stance on Khalistani extremism, in a video posted on February 22 on her YouTube channel, 'Nancy Grewal Canada CA', Grewal 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." She emphasized her opposition to transnational repression.
After her murder, social media posts questioned Grewal's original identity, including her religious background and surname. Her mother explained, "Nancy clarified it in the past while posting pictures of her passport as well. My husband, Manmohan Jeet Singh Grewal, who died in 2008, originally hailed from Narangwal village in Ludhiana district, and we lived in Sirsa. We are a Jat Sikh family, but even our identity was questioned. People should have understood the roots of Nancy's courage."
Personal History and Future Plans
Grewal moved to Canada in 2018 after marrying a singer. She aspired to a singing career but could not succeed and instead anchored stage shows. "Though it was the boy who sought her hand in marriage, they fell out after some time and she had to fend for herself," Shinderpal said, noting that Grewal worked hard and obtained Canadian citizenship three years ago.
Shinderpal added, "She wanted me to visit her soon. First, our plan was to go in Feb, then April, and now, I am flying on Saturday." The family continues to seek justice as investigations into the stabbing proceed.
