Canadian police have launched a nationwide manhunt for Abdul Ghafoori, a 32-year-old Toronto resident, after he was named the prime suspect in the slaying of Himanshi Khurana, a 30-year-old Indian-origin woman whose death authorities say was a case of intimate partner violence.
The case attracted attention in both Canada and India, with the Indian Consulate in Toronto expressing shock at the killing and confirming that the investigation was continuing in close coordination with local authorities.
Indian consulate expresses shock, offers help
Responding to the incident, the Consulate General of India in Toronto said it was “deeply saddened and shocked by the murder of Ms. Himanshi Khurana, a young Indian national, in Toronto” and expressed its “deepest condolences to her bereaved family at this time of deep grief.”
The consulate added that it has been in close contact with the case in recent days and that all possible assistance is being provided to the family in coordination with the Canadian authorities.
What Canadian police say about the killing
According to Toronto Police, officers were alerted late Friday evening after receiving a report of a missing woman in the area of Strachan Avenue and Wellington Street West in Toronto.
“On Friday, December 19, 2025, at approximately 10:41 p.m., police responded to a missing person call in the area of Strachan Avenue and Wellington Street West,” police said.
The search continued throughout the night. “On Saturday, December 20, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., officers located a deceased female missing from a residence,” police added, confirming her death was being investigated as a homicide.
Police later identified the victim as Toronto resident Himanshi Khurana.
Suspect Abdul Ghafoori, who is known to have been victimized by Himanshi Khurana
Investigators say Khurana and the suspect knew each other and were in a relationship.
“They were in an intimate relationship,” Toronto police told CP24 on Monday.
Police said they have released a photo of the suspect and are asking the public for help. “We have released an image of the suspect who is out there and are appealing to the public if anyone happens to know the whereabouts of this man to call the police,” a police spokeswoman said.
Who is Abdul Ghafoori?
Abdul Ghafoori, 32, is also a Toronto resident, according to police. He is currently wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for first-degree murder, a charge that carries the possibility of life in prison without parole if intent and premeditation are proven at trial.
Police have not released further details about his whereabouts, but urged anyone with information to contact authorities immediately.
A case classified as “intimate partner” violence.
Investigators told Canadian media that the killing appeared to involve intimate partner violence. According to CBC News, Canadian police said the relationship between the victim and the suspect was a key point in the investigation.
Police confirmed the homicide is Toronto’s 40th in 2025.
Toronto police said the investigation remains active and efforts to locate and arrest Ghafoori are ongoing.
