A 'Drug Dealer', Money Angle In 22-Year-Old Indian Student's Murder In Canada
Vidhi Megha, an Indian student, was killed on May 15 in St Catharines in Canada, but her family was informed over 10 days later.
www.ndtv.comHere are the latest available updates on Vidhi Megha, a Gujarati student who was reported killed in Canada.
- Multiple outlets report that Vidhi Megha, 22, from Borsad, Anand district, Gujarat, was stabbed to death in the Niagara region of Ontario on May 15, 2026, during what authorities describe as a potential robbery attempt.[2][4][9]
- Local authorities say a suspect was arrested a few days after the incident and that the case is being investigated as murder; the motive has not been publicly confirmed in all reports, though some coverage highlights a possible robbery angle.[4][8][2]
- Vidhi’s family learned of her death after authorities contacted them through diplomatic channels, with discussions and appeals surrounding repatriation of her mortal remains to India for funeral rites.[6][2]
- There has been significant media attention and public discussion in India and Gujarat about Indian students’ safety abroad, alongside statements from local officials and ministers in Gujarat regarding assistance with repatriation and support for the family.[2][4][6]
- Coverage also notes Vidhi was pursuing law studies in Canada and had been living there for several years, with some articles mentioning her part-time work and PR aspirations prior to the incident.[4][2]
Illustration (example): a map showing Vidhi Megha’s home region in Gujarat and the Niagara region in Canada to visualize the distance and context of the incident.
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