Sikh leaders determine identity of 19-year-old Walmart employee discovered in oven

Sikh leaders have raised nearly $200,000 for the family of Gursimran Kaur, a 19-year-old who was found dead in a walk-in oven at Walmart in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Kaur moved to Canada from India with her mother two years ago, and both worked at the store. The fundraiser organized by the Maritime Sikh Society will support Kaur’s family, including travel arrangements for her father and brother still in India. Halifax police have not determined the cause of Kaur’s death, and the Walmart location remains closed indefinitely. Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration issued a stop-work order for the bakery and a piece of equipment. Walmart spokeswoman Amanda Moss expressed condolences for the loss and emphasized the company’s focus on supporting its associates. The investigation is ongoing, involving multiple partner agencies, and may take a significant amount of time to conclude. The GoFundMe page set up by Sikh leaders received an overwhelming response from generous donors who have helped support Kaur’s family during this difficult time. The tragic incident has deeply affected the community, and the outpouring of support demonstrates the unity and compassion of people coming together during a time of grief.

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