“A young, beautiful girl who came to Canada with big dreams” – this is how 19-year-old Gursimran Kaur, a Halifax Walmart employee, is being remembered as her family and friends grapple with the heartbreaking details of her tragic death.
The Maritime Sikh Society has confirmed that Kaur was the victim of a devastating incident last Saturday night. Her identity was shared with the public with the consent of her mother.
On Saturday, October 19, Kaur’s mother discovered her daughter burnt in the bakery department while the Walmart store was still open. Halifax Regional Police later confirmed that Kaur’s body had been found inside a walk-in oven.
“The community has been shocked by the whole incident and they feel for it and of course the immediate family is upset with the shock, they’re in a kind of a trauma,” said Harjit Seyan, president of the Maritime Sikh Society.
Originally from India, Kaur and her mother had moved to Canada from the United Kingdom three years ago. Kaur’s father and brother remain in India, awaiting updates on the tragedy.
In an effort to provide support, the Maritime Sikh Society has organised psychological counselling for the family and others affected by this sudden loss. Seyan emphasised the society’s commitment to standing by the family during this difficult time.