Who Was Gursimran Kaur — Indian Teen and Walmart Employee Found Dead in Walk-in Oven

Ottawa: Gursimran Kaur, a 19-year-old Indian girl was discovered dead after being roasted in the oven of the Walmart Bakery in Canada. While the store was still open, Kaur's mother discovered her within the bread section.

According to Halifax Regional Police, the victim's body was discovered in a walk-in oven.

Who Was Gursimran Kaur? Indian Teen Found Dead In Canada

Kaur and her mother had migrated to Canada from the UK three years ago.

Police said that the woman, who has not been identified, was employed at the store. 

“Her body was found in a walk-in oven,” police said.

The Maritime Sikh Society confirmed to CTV News that she was a member of their community.

“It’s very sad for us, for her family as well, because she came for a better future and she lost her life,” said Anmolpreet Singh, with the Maritime Sikh Society.

She had recently moved to Canada from India, according to a report published in The Globe and Mail newspaper.

The store has remained closed since Saturday night while the investigation is ongoing.

HRP Constable Martin Cromwell said police were aware of online speculation about the woman’s cause of death.

“The investigation is complex,” said Cromwell.

“We understand the public is involved, and we just wanted to encourage the public to be patient with our investigation and be mindful that there are family members and coworkers involved.”

Cromwell said Halifax police were coordinating with the appropriate agencies to help with the investigation.

“We urge the public to be mindful of sharing speculative information on social media,” HRP said in a statement on Tuesday.

A spokeswoman for the province’s labour department said a stop-work order has been issued for the bakery and “one piece of equipment” at the Walmart store.

“It is important to note that the investigation has not yet reached a point where the cause and manner of death have been confirmed,” HRP said.

Nova Scotia’s medical examiner is working to determine the cause of death, and the province’s Department of Health and Safety is taking part in the investigation.

Walk-in ovens, also referred to as cabinet or batch ovens, allow for curing, drying or baking in batches using wheeled racks or carts. They are often found in large-volume bakeries in places such as supermarkets.

In a statement, Walmart Canada said the company is heartbroken and their thoughts are with the woman’s family.