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Nancy Grewal killing sparks fear, exposes policing gaps: CoHNA
The authorities are urged to switch from “reactive containment” of such instances to “proactive deterrence”
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Staff Reporter - Fri, 17, Apr 2026
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Community leaders with the police officers / CoHNA Canada via X
Multiple faith-based community organizations called for proactive deterrence against hate crimes in a meeting with Canadian police agencies while discussing the ongoing investigations into the murder of Windsor resident Nancy Grewal by alleged Khalistani extremists.
45-year-old Nancy Grewal, a prominent social media influencer and a well-known Khalistani critic, was stabbed to death at her residence on March 3.
According to reports, Grewal was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to her injuries shortly after.
The meeting was led by the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), and it also featured participation from other community organizations, including Canadian Organization for Hindu Heritage Education (COHHE), Hindu Heritage, and Canada Hindu Vote.
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Talking about their meeting with Windsor police and LaSalle police, CoHNA Canada noted on X, “While investigations continue, it is indisputable that our community is shaken, and our sense of security shattered.”
During the meeting, the organizations shared their concerns and highlighted the growing sense of fear that exists within the community.
The discussion focused on the multilayered threat environment, including ideologically motivated intimidation and online-to-offline mobilization that has led to a significant trust deficit between residents and law enforcement.
The authorities were also urged to switch from “reactive containment” of such instances to “proactive deterrence” to ensure that such crimes are not repeated.
CoHNA Canada noted that the meeting focused on “enhancing bias recognition through training for frontline officers and tackling the systemic underclassification of religiously targeted incidents.”
It continued, “A primary outcome would be the development of community-led capacity-building programs designed to improve hate crime and hate incident reporting. Further, the establishment of a liaison framework will enable the early identification of escalation signals, particularly those transitioning from the online world to physical threats.”
Days after Grewal was fatally stabbed, a social media account linked to Khalistani groups claimed responsibility for the killing. The post included a warning that those who oppose Khalistan or make critical comments against the Khalistani community could face a similar fate.
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