A 23-year-old Indian student was tragically found dead in Canada, prompting a murder investigation and leaving the community in mourning.
Key Points
- Vidhi Megha, a 23-year-old Indian student, was found dead in Niagara Region, Canada.
- Police have launched a second-degree murder investigation into the death.
- Joshua St. Omer, 40, has been charged with second-degree murder.
- The Indian Consulate in Toronto is providing support to the student's family.
A 23-year-old woman from India, who came to Canada on a student visa, was found dead earlier this month inside a home in Niagara Region.
Consulate Support For Bereaved Family
The Indian Consulate in Toronto said in a social media post that it was "deeply saddened" to learn about the death of Indian international student Vidhi Megha in St Catherine, Niagara.
"We convey our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and solidarity on this tragic loss. The Consulate is in touch with the family members in India and Canada and also the funeral home and is providing all support and assistance to the family, including for transportation of the mortal remains to India," the consulate said.
Murder Investigation Underway
According to CTV News, officers were called to the area of Lakeshore Road and Lake Street in Niagara Region on May 15 to reports of two people without vital signs.
They discovered 23-year-old Vidhi Megha dead inside a residence. Police have not released a cause of death, according to the report.
Previously, investigators confirmed that 40-year-old Joshua St. Omer of St. Catharines has been charged with second-degree murder regarding the incident, CTV News reported.
