Gujarat student murdered in Canada; family learned of death 12 days later

Vidhi Megha, a 22-year-old student from Gujarat, was killed in Niagara, Canada on May 15, 2026, with police arresting one suspect. Her family was not informed of her death until 12 days after the murder, raising questions about notification protocols for Indian nationals abroad. The Indian Consulate in Toronto is assisting with repatriation of her remains to Gujarat. The case highlights gaps in communication between Canadian law enforcement and families of international victims.