The Consulate General of India in Canada’s Toronto has established a dedicated One Stop Centre for Women (OSCW) to aid Indian women encountering various challenges such as domestic violence, abuse, family conflicts, abandonment, exploitation, and legal issues. This Centre, situated at the Indian mission in Toronto, aims to offer coordinated assistance tailored to the needs of affected women, connecting them with timely support services like counseling, psycho-social aid, legal guidance, and access to community resources in Canada.
Operated by a woman Centre Administrator, the One Stop Centre will ensure the provision of safe, dignified, and comprehensive support to women in distress on a means-tested basis, including immediate response to distress calls through a 24×7 helpline. The assistance provided will encompass counseling, emotional support through accredited NGOs, and financial aid based on the Government of India’s regulations.
Following the tragic murder of a 30-year-old Indian-origin woman, Himanshi Khurana, in Toronto, the Canadian police issued a nationwide arrest warrant for Abdul Ghafoori, a 32-year-old Toronto resident known to the victim. The Indian Consulate General in Toronto, deeply saddened by the incident, has been actively engaged in providing support to the bereaved family and collaborating closely with Canadian authorities to address the situation.
Expressing shock and sorrow over Ms. Himanshi Khurana’s untimely demise, the Indian Consulate General in Toronto affirmed its commitment to assisting the family during this difficult period. The Consulate has been closely monitoring the developments surrounding the case and is dedicated to extending all possible support to the family in coordination with the Canadian authorities.
