Canadian Police Rules Out Foul Play In Indian-Origin Woman’s Death Inside Walmart Oven

Nearly a month after 19-year-old Gursimran Kaur was found burnt to death in a walk-in-oven at a Walmart store in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Canadian Police have ruled out any foul play. The Canadian Police, in a statement, said that the investigations into the case have concluded, adding that they did not suspect any foul play.

“We understand that there have been many questions about what had happened…Today, I can share that our investigation has not led us to suspect foul play. We do not believe anyone else was involved in the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death. We do not believe her death to be suspicious,” Martin Cromwell, the Public Information Officer of the Halifax Regional Police, said in a video message on X.

“Thorough investigations take time. As a part of the investigation, we conducted several interviews and reviewed video footage,” Cromwell said, adding, “We acknowledge the public’s interest in this case, and that there are questions that can never be answered,” he said.

A 19-year-old Sikh woman was found dead inside a walk-in oven of the Walmart store’s bakery department in Canada’s Halifax city last month. The Halifax Regional Police (HRP) said they were called to a sudden death at the Walmart at 6990 Mumford Road around 9:30 pm on Saturday.

According to police, the woman was employed at the store.

Walk-in ovens, also referred to as cabinet or batch ovens, allow for curing, drying or baking in batches using wheeled racks or carts. They are often found in large-volume bakeries in places such as supermarkets.

In a statement, Walmart Canada said the company is heartbroken and their thoughts are with the woman’s family.

“We are heartbroken and our deepest thoughts are with our associate and their family. We extend our sincerest condolences to those who were closest to them. We’re also supporting our associates during this incredibly difficult time and have provided access to 24/7 virtual care and will provide on-site support, including grief counselling,” said the company.