According to a report in The Times of India, Vanshika’s body was found near a beach. This comes days after she went missing.
The Indian High Commission in Ottawa confirmed the incident, saying the cause of the death was under investigation.In a post on X, the High Commission of India in Ottawa wrote, “We are deeply saddened to be informed of the death of Vanshika, a student from India in Ottawa. The matter has been taken up with the concerned authorities, and the cause is under investigation by local police. We are in close contact with the bereaved kin and local community associations to provide all possible assistance.”
We are deeply saddened to be informed of the death of Ms. Vanshika, student from India in Ottawa. The matter has been taken up with concerned authorities and the cause is under investigation as per local police. We are in close contact with the bereaved kin and local community… https://t.co/7f4v8uGtuk
— India in Canada (@HCI_Ottawa) April 28, 2025
According to a News18 report, she left her house on April 25 to check out a room and never returned. According to a letter written to the Ottawa Police Service by the Hindi Community in Ottawa, “Vanshika has been missing since the evening of Friday, April 25th, 2025, after leaving her residence at 7 Majestic Drive around 8-9 pm to view a rental room. Her phone was switched off at approximately 11:40 pm that night, and she missed an important exam the following day an action completely out of character for her. Despite extensive efforts by her family and friends, there has been no contact or information about her whereabouts.”
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“We humbly urge the Ottawa Police Service to escalate this case, allocate appropriate resources, and prioritise the investigation into Vanshika’s disappearance. A swift and thorough response could make a critical difference in ensuring her safe return,” the community added.
The family last spoke with Vanshika over the phone on April 22, the Hindustan Times reported. Her father, who is in charge of the office of local AAP MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa, came to know about her disappearance when one of her friends informed the family.
“He approached the police, following which he was advised to contact the embassy in Ottawa online and also lodge a missing report,” a senior official told HT.
