A Canadian journalist has raised serious concerns about the safety of Indians in Canada after two Indians were killed within just one week. In recent times, racial attacks against Indians, especially in Canada and the United States, have seen a sharp rise. Journalist Daniel Bordman claimed that the mood against Indians is changing and that several factors are to be blamed. Speaking to ANI, Bordman also criticised the way local authorities are dealing with such serious crimes, saying they are likely to “fumble” the investigation.
In the past week, two Indians—Himanshi Khurana, a 30-year-old woman who was murdered in Toronto, and Shivank Avasthi, who was gunned down in the Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road area—lost their lives. These are just two of the many cases reported this year, in addition to Indian community being repeatedly targeted over their ethnicity.
Canadian journalist speaks out after two Indians killed in Toronto
“There’s a rising culture of anti-Indian sentiment being pushed by a lot of different factors, some of which you’re familiar with in India,” Bordman said. According to him, the two deaths are most likely not connected because they happened in different provinces, far apart from each other. He explained that the distance between the locations is more than a day’s drive.
Talking specifically about the latest killing in Toronto, Bordman said very little information has been shared with the public. According to him, people only know the victim’s name and that he was shot dead. Beyond that, there are no clear details about who did it, why it happened, or how the crime was carried out. He said that while police are probably investigating, he has doubts about their ability to handle such cases properly.
“If you’re wondering what the police are doing, they’re probably looking into it, but this is Canadian police. So I expect extreme incompetence,” the Journalist told ANI.
‘Toronto police will fumble it’
Bordman didn’t hesitate to criticise the Canadian law enforcement, calling them ineffective when it comes to serious crimes like murder. He accused police of being strict in cases, such as online comments against government officials, while treating violent crimes with less urgency.
He said that someone could face decades in prison for posting an offensive comment online, but a murder does not seem to be taken as seriously. Bordman added that even if police manage to catch the killer, the punishment could be very light.
“And if this was a mean comment online about a government official that was not white, the person might be in jail for 50 years, but this is just a murder. So this is not that serious to the Toronto police. They will fumble it. And if they don’t manage to fumble it and they find the responsible party, they will be put in jail for maybe a maximum of three years before being let out to rampage the streets again,” he added.
Indian-origin woman found dead in Toronto
One of the victims was Himanshi Khurana. The 30-year-old was found murdered in Toronto last week. So far, the Toronto Police have said they are searching for a 32-year-old man named Abdul Ghafoori, also from Toronto, in connection with the case.
Police said that on Friday, December 19, 2025, at around 10:41 pm, they received a call about a missing person in the Strachan Avenue and Wellington Street West area. After a full night search, on Saturday, December 20, at about 6:30 am, police found the woman dead inside a residence. Khurana’s death is being treated as a homicide.
Indian student shot dead in Toronto
Just days later, another Indian student was killed in Toronto. Shivank Avasthi was shot dead on December 23 in the Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road area. According to police, the suspects fled the scene before officers reached the spot. No arrests have been announced so far.
Bordman’s comments come at a time when many Indians living in Canada are worried about their safety. The back-to-back killings have sparked fear and anger, especially among students and immigrant families.