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 house. She was rushed to hospital by Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services but later succumbed to her injuries.
Who is Nancy Grewal?
Nancy Grewal, 45, was a social media influencer and singer known for her outspoken presence online, including sharp commentary and controversial videos. She had a following of 14.4K on Instagram, while local reports described her as a Punjabi-origin YouTuber.
According to earlier public posts, she was born on January 19 and completed her studies at a local school in Sirsa before attending Satluj Public School. She later pursued college studies, referred to on her Facebook page as a "national college."
Her Facebook profile also revealed that she originally belonged to Ludhiana and had previously lived in Calgary and Alberta before relocating to the Windsor/LaSalle region. There, she lived with her pet dog Bazveer.
Grewal gained widespread attention online for her commentary on India-Canada diplomatic tensions and criticism of Khalistani supporters, particularly through her remarks against religious figures and individuals like Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
She also posted commentary about former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s handling of separatist-related issues.
In recent weeks, she shared videos criticising Radha Soami Satsang Beas chief Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, after he called on Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia in Nabha jail a few weeks earlier.
Life in Canada
In Canada, Grewal worked as a caregiver, often taking two shifts a day with two companies, according to her mother, Shinderpal Kaur.
She had moved to Canada in 2018 after getting married to a singer who was already living there. Her mother said Grewal had hoped to build a career in music but struggled to break into the industry. She later began anchoring stage shows.
“Though it was the boy who sought her hand in marriage, after reaching there they fell out after some time and she had to fend for herself,” Kaur said.
Police investigation and family statements
The family reportedly became aware of her death on March 4, after Grewal failed to answer multiple calls. Concerned relatives then contacted her employer and local police. “When I got up, I checked her CCTV cameras to see if she was back. She did not take my calls on March 3, and then we contacted the police there and came to know what happened to her. She was stabbed repeatedly and very badly. The woman, to whose house she went, spotted that she was being attacked and she informed the police,” Kaur said.
Police earlier said in a statement: “Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on March 3, 2026, emergency services responded to the 2400 block of Todd Lane for a report of a stabbing. A 45-year-old female was located with injuries. She was transported by Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services to the hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries. Her identity is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.”
The LaSalle Police Service later confirmed Grewal’s identity and described the incident as a homicide. Investigators said they are treating the case as an isolated incident and have asked residents in the area to share any surveillance footage or information that could assist the investigation.
However, Grewal’s mother, who lives in Deol Nagar in Jalandhar, claimed that the influencer had been receiving threats for some time and had informed the police earlier.
She alleged that three individuals could be involved in the murder and named them, also claiming that Grewal’s house had been set on fire a few months earlier.
Kaur further alleged that the main conspirator was an elderly man associated with a local gurdwara in Windsor, Ontario. She also said that one of the suspects had previously visited Grewal’s home with his face covered while conducting reconnaissance.
“She had CCTV cameras in and outside her house. Once Nancy spotted him, he was badly frightened. If there were no CCTV cameras, she could have been killed on that day also,” she alleged. Kaur is expected to travel to Canada on March 6 to perform her daughter’s last rites.
Following the news of her death, Grewal’s sister Alishaa M S Grewal shared a heartfelt message on Instagram. “With a very heavy heart, I share that my beloved sister Nancy Grewal has passed away on 3 March 2026. I lost my sister, my strength, my forever friend. Rest in peace, my sister. You will always live in our hearts.”
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