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Tragic Death of Teen in Walmart Oven Sparks Outrage

3/15/2026

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Gursimran Kaur, 19, died inside a Walmart oven in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on October 19, 2024.
Her mother, Mandip Kaur, found her daughter unrecognizable and disputes claims of suicide, stating Gursimran was happy and had future plans.
The bakery closed for four months after the incident, and floral tributes were placed outside the store.
Investigations by Halifax Police and the Department of Labor found no evidence of foul play or safety violations, leaving the family distressed over the unclear circumstances.

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Story summary

Gursimran Kaur, 19, died inside a Walmart oven in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on October 19, 2024.
Her mother, Mandip Kaur, found her daughter unrecognizable and disputes claims of suicide, stating Gursimran was happy and had future plans.
The bakery closed for four months after the incident, and floral tributes were placed outside the store.
Investigations by Halifax Police and the Department of Labor found no evidence of foul play or safety violations, leaving the family distressed over the unclear circumstances.