A popular Indian-origin influencer based in Canada has been identified as the victim of a fatal stabbing in LaSalle, Ontario. According to police, emergency services found Nancy Grewal with multiple stab wounds inside her home. She was taken to hospital by Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services, but later died.
Who is Nancy Grewal?
Nancy Grewal, 45, was a social media influencer and singer known for her outspoken presence online, including sharp comments and controversial videos. She had 14.4K followers on Instagram, while local reports described her as a YouTuber of Punjabi origin.
According to earlier public posts, he was born on January 19 and completed his schooling at a local school in Sirsa before joining Satluj Public School. He later attended college, referred to as “National College” on his Facebook page.Her Facebook profile also revealed that she was originally from Ludhiana and had lived in Calgary and Alberta before relocating to the Windsor/LaSalle area. There she lived with her pet dog Bazveer.Grewal gained widespread attention online for his commentary on India-Canada diplomatic tensions and criticism of Khalistani supporters, particularly through his comments against religious figures and individuals such as Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.He also posted comments about former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s handling of separatist-related issues.In recent weeks, he shared videos criticizing Radha Soami Satsang Beas chief Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon after he met Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia in Nabha jail a few weeks ago.
life in canada
According to her mother Shinderpal Kaur, Grewal worked as a caregiver in Canada and often took two shifts a day at two companies.She moved to Canada in 2018 after marrying a singer already living there. His mother said that Grewal had hoped to pursue a career in music but had to struggle to break into the industry. Later he started anchoring stage shows.“Although it was the boy who had asked for her hand in marriage, they had a falling out after some time after reaching there and she had to fend for herself,” Kaur said.
Police investigation and family statements
The family reportedly learned about his death on March 4, when Grewal failed to respond to several calls. Concerned relatives contacted her employer and the local police. Kaur said, “When I woke up, I checked her CCTV cameras to see if she was back. She did not pick up my call on March 3 and then we contacted the police there and found out what had happened to her. She was stabbed repeatedly and very badly. The woman whose house she had gone to saw that she was being attacked and informed the police.”“Shortly before 9:30 p.m.,” police said in an earlier statement. On March 3, 2026, emergency services responded to the 2400 block of Todd Lane for a report of a stabbing. A 45-year-old woman was found injured. He was taken to hospital by Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services where he later died. His identity is being kept secret until the next of kin is informed.”LaSalle Police Service later confirmed Grewal’s identity and ruled the incident a homicide. Investigators said they are treating the case as an isolated incident and have asked area residents to share any surveillance footage or information that could aid the investigation.However, Grewal’s mother, who lives in Jalandhar’s Deol Nagar, claimed that the influencer had been receiving threats for some time and had earlier informed the police.She alleged that three people might be involved in the murder and named them, and also claimed that Grewal’s house was set on fire a few months ago.Kaur further alleged that the key conspirator was an elderly man associated with a local gurudwara in Windsor, Ontario. He also said that one of the suspects had earlier visited Grewal’s house with his face covered during reconnaissance.He alleged, “There were CCTV cameras inside and outside her house. Once Nancy saw him, she was horrified. If there were no CCTV cameras, she could have been murdered that day too.” Kaur is expected to fly to Canada on March 6 to perform the last rites of her daughter.Following the news of his death, Grewal’s sister Alisha MS Grewal shared an emotional message on Instagram. “With a very heavy heart, I share that my beloved sister Nancy Grewal passed away on March 3, 2026. I lost my sister, my strength, my forever friend. May your soul rest in peace, my sister. You will always live in our hearts.”