Gujarat Woman Vidhi Medha Murdered in Canada During Attempted Robbery
‘She fought for her life’: Gujarat woman killed during ‘attempted robbery’ in Canada

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Vidhi Medha, a 22-year-old woman from Borsad, Gujarat, was murdered in St. Catharines, Canada, during an attempted robbery on May 15. Her family, who last spoke to her on May 14, is devastated and has appealed for assistance in repatriating her remains. The alleged attacker has been arrested.
- 01Vidhi Medha had moved to Canada for education four years ago and was studying business management.
- 02She was attacked on May 15, just 15 days after relocating to St. Catharines from Hamilton.
- 03Despite being stabbed, Vidhi fought back and injured her attacker.
- 04The alleged assailant, Joshua St Omer, has been arrested for second-degree murder.
- 05Vidhi's family is seeking assistance from the Indian government to repatriate her body for final rites.
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Vidhi Medha, a 22-year-old student from Borsad in Gujarat, was tragically killed during an attempted robbery in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, on May 15. Her family last communicated with her via video call on May 14, unaware of the impending tragedy. Vidhi had moved to St. Catharines just 15 days prior and was pursuing a degree in business management while working part-time. Her father, Kalpesh Medha, revealed that Vidhi fought her attacker, injuring him before succumbing to her wounds. The alleged assailant, Joshua St Omer, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder. The family is devastated and has appealed to the Indian government for help in bringing her remains back to India for final rites. Gujarat cabinet minister Raman Solanki visited the family to express condolences and support, highlighting the need for better protection for Indian students abroad. The family is currently focused on repatriating Vidhi's body as they navigate this difficult time.
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The incident has raised concerns regarding the safety of Indian students in foreign countries.
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