Missing Indian student, 21, found dead in Canada park

Police in Canada are investigating the death of a 21-year-old female student whose body was discovered on Sunday in a park along the shore of the Ottawa River.

The Indian High Commission in Ottawa has identified the student as Vanshika Saini, an Indian national. According to CTV News, she had been missing for several days before her body was found.

Saini had moved to Ottawa about two and a half years ago to pursue higher education. On the evening of April 25, she reportedly left her home to inspect a rental room.

When she failed to attend an important exam the following morning, a friend attempted to contact her, but her phone had been switched off, The Mirror reported.

The cause of her death remains unknown. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

The Indian High Commission expressed its deep sorrow in a social media post, stating it is in close contact with Saini’s family and local Indian community associations.

Prior to the discovery of her body, the High Commission had shared letters from local Hindu community members urging Ottawa police to conduct a thorough investigation into her disappearance.