Indian national stabbed to death in Canada’s Rockland, suspect taken into custody

Police has stated a suspect has been taken into custody (Representative Image)

The Indian Embassy in Canada expressed deep sorrow on Saturday morning over the tragic death of an Indian national in Rockland, near Ottawa, following a fatal stabbing incident.

Although specific details of the incident remain unclear, the Indian Embassy in Canada confirmed that the police have taken a suspect into custody.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of an Indian national in Rockland near Ottawa, due to stabbing. Police has stated a suspect has been taken into custody. We are in close contact through a local community association to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved kin,” the Indian Embassy in Canada wrote in a post on X.

We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of an Indian national in Rockland near Ottawa, due to stabbing. Police has stated a suspect has been taken into custody. We are in close contact through a local community association to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved
India in Canada (@HCI_Ottawa) April 5, 2025

Canadian news outlet CBC News reported that one person was found dead in Clarence-Rockland and another individual was taken into custody. However, it remains unclear if this is the same incident mentioned by the Indian Embassy in its post on X.

The report, citing Ontario Provincial Police’s statement to Radio-Canada, revealed that the incident happened near Lalonde Street just before 3 pm Friday (local time), roughly 40 kilometres east of downtown Ottawa.

Authorities have yet to release details regarding the manner of death or confirm whether any charges have been filed against the individual in custody, the CBC News report said.

Meanwhile, the Ontario Provincial Police have advised Rockland residents to anticipate a heightened police presence in the area.