New Delhi: On a fateful night in July, Gurvinder Nath, while working a part-time job delivering pizzas in Mississauga city near Toronto, was robbed of his car and brutally assaulted. Despite his courageous battle, he succumbed to his injuries on July 14, 2023, leaving his family in shock and mourning.
Tragedy struck again as the news of Gurvinder’s untimely death reached his family in Punjab. Unaware of her son’s fate, Gurvinder’s mother, Narinder Devi, sensed something amiss and grew restless. Little did she know that her worst fears were about to come true.
The @PeelPolice have sugg. that there are more than 1 suspects involved in, Gurvinder Nath’s carjacking homicide. Pic of a white Hyundai sedan which they believe was used by the suspects has been released. It has an aftermarket accessory which flashes a blue light at its roof. pic.twitter.com/hV8oV97qMP
— RED FM™ TORONTO (@REDFMToronto) July 21, 2023
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Mother and son cremated together
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Narinder Devi’s grief overwhelmed her, and she took her own life after discovering her son’s demise. On Saturday, the bodies of Gurvinder Nath and his mother were laid to rest in their village of Aima Chahal, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district, Punjab.
A family’s struggle to cope
As the devastating news reached Gurvinder’s family, his brothers took desperate measures to protect their father from the unbearable truth. They tried to keep the tragedy under wraps, disabling the internet on their father Krishan Dev Nath’s phone to shield him from the heart-wrenching reality.
Gurvinder’s grandmother, Vidya Devi, recalled the heart-wrenching moments as they discovered Narinder Devi’s plight. Despite their efforts to support her, Narinder Devi’s grief proved too much to bear, leading to the unimaginable loss of both mother and son.
Meanwhile, the community in Canada took out a vigil candlelight march in remembrance of the Gurvinder Nath. A Twitter user posted the video claiming that she too has worked as a delivery partner and was stabbed. She also wrote that she can resonate with the brutal attack that led to Nath’s death.
My prayers 🙏🤲 with the family of #GurvinderNath , In Perth Australia 🦘, I was stabbed by delivering a food order. I know this Pain. 50,000$ medical bill 💸 paid by my friend Dr Zain Khalid. Painful. In Toronto Canada, an international student Lost his life. pic.twitter.com/X4qu7UVmHe
— Alihaider Jakhar (@Haiderjakhar1) July 27, 2023
The heart-rending story of Gurvinder Nath and his mother, Narinder Devi, serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of tragedy on families. As they are laid to rest together, their community mourns the loss and stands by the family during this difficult time. The tale of this young student’s dream shattered far from home is a grim reminder of the need to address mental health concerns and support those facing unimaginable grief.
