Toronto: A student from Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh was shot dead in Canada’s Toronto on Thursday. According to reports, Kartik Vasudev, who was studying management in Canada, was killed during a robbery attempt.
“We are shocked & distressed at the unfortunate killing of Indian student Kartik Vasudev in a shooting incident in Toronto yesterday. We are in touch with the family and will provide all possible assistance in early repatriation of mortal remains,” the Indian Consulate tweeted.
According to local media, the Toronto police responded to a report of a shooting outside the station on Glen Road at around 5 pm. After reaching the spot, officers found a man with a gunshot wound.
Kartik was pursuing global management from Seneca University and was in his first year. He shifted to Canada in January and was staying in an apartment along with his cousin.