Authorities in Canada are investigating a tragic incident that occurred at a Walmart store in Halifax, where a 19-year-old employee was found dead inside a walk-in oven in the bakery department. The Halifax Police Department responded to the scene on Oct. 19 and have not yet determined the cause of death.
The identity of the young woman has not been released, but reports indicate that she was a member of the local Sikh community. The store has been temporarily closed as the investigation continues, with Walmart providing support to employees, including grief counseling.
Balbir Singh, the secretary of the Maritime Sikh Society, expressed deep sadness over the incident and emphasized the need for the police investigation to provide answers. Police are urging the public to refrain from spreading speculative information on social media out of respect for the victim’s family and loved ones.
This tragic event has left the community in shock, and authorities are working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the young woman’s death. Stay tuned for updates as the investigation unfolds.
