Local authorities have arrested a 32-year-old man, charging him with first-degree murder related to the death of an Indian national that occurred last December. The investigation, which has garnered significant media attention, continues as details surrounding the case unfold.
What Happened
Ghafoori. Mr. Abdul Ghafoori was arrested at a Toronto airport on Friday (August 7, 2026) after returning to Canada following more than seven months on the run, CBC News reported. Ghafoori was arrested on Friday (August 7, 2026) and charged with first-degree murder. He was scheduled to appear before the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Saturday (August 8), the Toronto Sun reported.
Police had earlier determined that her death was a homicide and said she was in an intimate partner relationship with Mr.
The Consulate General of India in Toronto had earlier expressed shock and grief over Khurana’s death.
People Involved
Officers with the force’s Fugitive Squad and Homicide and Missing Persons Unit worked with national and international law enforcement agencies to facilitate Mr.
Ghafoori’s return without specifying the country from which he was brought back, the report said. In a post on X on December 24, the Consulate said Khurana was a “young Indian national” and that it was extending all possible assistance to her family in coordination with local authorities.
Investigation and Response
The case relates to the death of 30-year-old Himanshi Khurana, who was found dead inside a Toronto residence in December last year.
