Indian student fatally attacked during carjacking while delivering pizza in Canada
Toronto, July 24: Gurvinder Nath, a 24-year-old Indian student working as a food delivery partner in Canada, tragically lost his life during a deadly carjacking. The incident occurred around 2:10 am on July 9 in Mississauga's Britannia and Creditview roads when unknown suspects confronted him while he was delivering pizza. The suspects violently assaulted him, attempted to steal his vehicle, and fled the scene, leaving Nath critically injured.
Despite the efforts of multiple witnesses who came to his aid and called for help, Nath succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on July 14 at a trauma center.
Peel Regional Police's Homicide Bureau is investigating the case and believes that multiple suspects were involved. They suspect that the food order was placed as a means to lure the driver to the specific location where the attack took place. An audio recording of the Pizza Pizza order placed before the attack has been obtained by investigators.
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The Consul General of India in Toronto, Siddhartha Nath, expressed his condolences to the victim's family, friends, and the wider community. The consulate has reached out to the family to offer support during this difficult time.
The investigation is ongoing, and police currently believe that Gurvinder Nath was an innocent victim with no known connection to his attackers. Nath's vehicle was found abandoned a few kilometers from the crime scene, and investigators are examining forensic evidence retrieved from the vehicle.
The senseless and merciless crime has deeply affected the community, which came together at a candlelight vigil attended by over 200 people to mourn Nath's loss. Family and friends remember him as a hopeful young man with plans to open his own business after completing his business school studies. His tragic death has left his family devastated, as he was the hope and promise of a better future for them.
As the investigation continues, authorities vow to bring the responsible individuals to justice and hope that such heinous crimes will be curbed in the future. Nath's body will be flown to India on July 27 with the assistance of the Consulate General of India in Toronto.
Gurvinder Nath's untimely death has shaken the community, raising concerns about safety and urging for measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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- With inputs from agencies
