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Last Updated:November 19, 2024, 09:19 IST
The Halifax Police have concluded their investigation into the death of 19-year-old Gursimran Kaur, found in a Walmart bakery oven, ruling out foul play.
Gursimran Kaur, who was found dead inside a walk-in oven of the Walmart store's bakery department in Canada's Halifax (Photo: X)
Nearly a month after 19-year-old Indian-origin woman, Gursimran Kaur, was found dead inside a walk-in oven of the Walmart store’s bakery department in Canada’s Halifax, the Canadian Police have said their investigations into the case have concluded and that they do not suspect a foul play.
“We understand that there have been many questions about what had happened," Martin Cromwell, the Public Information Officer of the Halifax Regional Police, said in a video message on X.
“Thorough investigations take time. As a part of the investigation, we conducted several interviews and reviewed video footage," he said.
“Today, I can share that our investigation has not led us to suspect foul play. We do not believe anyone else was involved in the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death. We do not believe her death to be suspicious," he added.
“We acknowledge the public’s interest in this case, and that there are questions that can never be answered," he said.
WHAT HAD HAPPENED
On October 23, the Halifax Regional Police (HRP) said they were called to a sudden death at the Walmart at 6990 Mumford Road around 9.30 pm, news agency PTI reported.
The police said Kaur was employed at the store and that her body was found in a walk-in oven.
The Maritime Sikh Society confirmed to CTV News that she was a member of their community.
The woman had recently moved to Canada from India, The Globe and Mail newspaper reported.
The store has remained closed since Saturday night while the investigation is ongoing.
A spokeswoman for the province’s labour department said a stop-work order had been issued for the bakery and “one piece of equipment" at the Walmart store.
Walk-in ovens, also referred to as cabinet or batch ovens, allow for curing, drying or baking in batches using wheeled racks or carts. They are often found in large-volume bakeries in places such as supermarkets.
In a statement, Walmart Canada said the company is heartbroken and their thoughts are with the woman’s family.
Location : First Published:November 19, 2024, 09:19 IST
News world 'No Foul Play': Canada Police On Death Of Indian-Origin Woman Inside Walmart Oven
