Canadian authorities declare Karima Baloch's death 'non-criminal'
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Karima Mehrab Baloch's death ruled 'non-criminal'
37-year-old's body to arrive in Karachi on January 24 [today]
Baloch activist had been living in exile for five years
Canadian authorities have officially declared activist Karima Mehrab Baloch's death as 'non-criminal' in nature.
Responding to a Pakistan High Commission request seeking information on the cause of death, the Toronto Police Service said her disappearance had been reported on December 20, 2020 by a family member.
"An exhaustive search was commenced by officers which sadly resulted in the location of the deceased on December 21, 2020," it explained.
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The letter said the officer in charge reported the details to the family shortly thereafter. “After a thorough investigation, officers determined that this was a non-criminal death and that no foul play was suspected.”