Canada says there is no foul play in Karima Baloch's death. Baloch activists say it's a murder. Fingers are pointing at Pakistan. But Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is silent. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: Why is Trudeau silent on Karima Baloch's death?

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/karima-baloch-was-threatened-anonymously-says-friends-of-slain-activist-352022">Karima Baloch</a> was found dead in Canada. She reportedly faced threats from the Pakistani military but the Toronto police say there is no foul play.

However, those who have tracked the plight of the Baloch people say its murder and it fits a pattern.

Baloch activists living outside Pakistan have repeatedly come under attack. A few months back, there was a similar death in Sweden.

Canada insists it&nbsp;is a "non-criminal case" even as there have been protests in Balochistan and a call for justice with fingers pointed at Pakistan.

Karima Baloch was a 37-year-old activist who went missing on December 20. A day later, she was found dead. Reports say her body was found floating in a lake in Toronto. There is no official confirmation on it. Karima Baloch was credited for being the pioneer of women's rights in Balochistan. She was a vocal critic of Pakistan.

In 2016, she had put out a video message for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Karima had been living in exile in Canada for the past 5 years. She had raised concerns about Canada allowing a number of Pakistani military officials to live in the country.

Karima's family says she had been receiving death threats and now Karima is dead under mysterious circumstances.

"How many Karimas will you kill?", is the question being asked in Quetta, capital of Balochistan.

There was a protest in Karachi as well in solidarity with Karima Baloch. The trending hashtag was #statekilledkarimabaloch but Canada sees no foul play.

WION wrote to the Toroto police on December 22 inquiring about Karima's death and the investigation into it. Toronto police said that the case is "currently being investiated as a non-criminal death and there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances."

In a statement Toroto police said it is "aware of heightened community and media interest surrounding a missing person investigation. The circumstances have been investigated and officers have determined this to be a non-criminal death and no foul play is suspected."

Three days into the incident, the police has already concluded that the death is non-criminal. Karima Baloch's husband Hammal Haidar has asked for a further inquiry.

"My wife was an immensely courageous and spirited person. Her work as an internationally prominent activist speaks for itself. I believe it's our right to request the Canadian authorities to leave no stone untured in looking into the circumstances of her death as well the threats she has been facing since moving to the country," her husband said.

"We have cooperated with the police and will continue to do so," he added.

Karima Baloch was found dead in Canada. She reportedly faced threats from the Pakistani military but the Toronto police say there is no foul play. However, those who have tracked the plight of the Baloch people say its murder and it fits a pattern.

Karima Baloch was found dead in Canada. She reportedly faced threats from the Pakistani military but the Toronto police say there is no foul play. However, those who have tracked the plight of the Baloch people say its murder and it fits a pattern. Baloch activists living outside Pakistan have repeatedly come under attack. A few months back, there was a similar death in Sweden. Canada insists it is a "non-criminal case" even as there have been protests in Balochistan and a call for justice with fingers pointed at Pakistan. Karima Baloch was a 37-year-old activist who went missing on December 20. A day later, she was found dead. Reports say her body was found floating in a lake in Toronto. There is no official confirmation on it. Karima Baloch was credited for being the pioneer of women's rights in Balochistan. She was a vocal critic of Pakistan. In 2016, she had put out a video message for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Karima had been living in exile in Canada for the past 5 years. She had raised concerns about Canada allowing a number of Pakistani military officials to live in the country. Karima's family says she had been receiving death threats and now Karima is dead under mysterious circumstances. "How many Karimas will you kill?", is the question being asked in Quetta, capital of Balochistan. There was a protest in Karachi as well in solidarity with Karima Baloch. The trending hashtag was #statekilledkarimabaloch but Canada sees no foul play. WION wrote to the Toroto police on December 22 inquiring about Karima's death and the investigation into it. Toronto police said that the case is "currently being investiated as a non-criminal death and there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances." In a statement Toroto police said it is "aware of heightened community and media interest surrounding a missing person investigation. The circumstances have been investigated and officers have determined this to be a non-criminal death and no foul play is suspected." Three days into the incident, the police has already concluded that the death is non-criminal. Karima Baloch's husband Hammal Haidar has asked for a further inquiry. "My wife was an immensely courageous and spirited person. Her work as an internationally prominent activist speaks for itself. I believe it's our right to request the Canadian authorities to leave no stone untured in looking into the circumstances of her death as well the threats she has been facing since moving to the country," her husband said. "We have cooperated with the police and will continue to do so," he added.

Protests in Pakistan over Karima Baloch's mysterious death in Canada

On Sunday, she had gone missing and was last seen at approximately 3 pm on the same day. However, now her family has confirmed that Karima's body has been found.

Renowned Pak activist Karima Baloch found dead in Toronto

&nbsp;Threats, forced disappearances and mass killings - that's how Pakistan tries to crush dissent in Balochistan.

The state-sponsored campaign of oppression has forced many to leave homeland Balochistan even as lakhs of Balochis fled overseas in search of safety.

However, Pakistan seems to have sent its death squads after them. This year has seen a string of mysterious deaths. First, a Baloch journalist was found dead in Sweden, then two deaths took place in Afghanistan and now in Canada another mysterious death has taken place.

It is not a local crime story. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/renowned-activist-karima-baloch-who-once-made-rakhi-appeal-to-brother-pm-modi-found-dead-pakistan-link-suspected-351533">Karima Baloch </a>is the latest victim. She was a vocal critic of Pakistan and its army and openly highlighted the human rights violations in Balochistan and how women from vulnerable groups in Pakistan have been targeted.

Her activism forced her to move to Canada five years ago. She was living on refugee status. Three years ago Karima Baloch made a big claim. She said Canada is giving asylum to members of the Pakistani army. The same army which has been hounding the Baloch people.

On Tuesday, the local police in Toronto found the dead body of Karima Baloch. She had gone missing on Sunday as cops sought public assistance to locate her. Karima Baloch was a public figure and certainly on target of the Pakistani security establishment.

Her criticism of the Canadian government is now going viral on social media and its not without merit.

In an exclusive response, the Toronto police told WION that the investigation is underway. However, they are treating it as a "non-criminal death". They believe there was nothing suspicious about her death even as activists say her family was receiving threats.

According to a report, Karima Baloch recently received anonymous threats. They said "someone would send her a Christmas gift" and "teach her a lesson". In Balochistan, she was seen as a pioneer of women activism which earned her an invitation to a United Nations session in Switzerland where she spoke about the violation of human rights in Balochistan.

In 2014, she became the first woman chairperson of Baloch students organisation Azad, a body that campaigns for the students in Balochistan. Pakistan has tried to paint the group as a terrorist organisation.

In 2013, Islamabad had banned it but it didn't deter Karima Baloch as her following grew. In 2016, she recorded a video message for India's prime minister Narendra Modi asking him to become the voice of the Baloch movement.

In the following years, Karima Baloch campaigned for the freedom of Balochistan from the streets of Canada. In her speeches, she kept calling for India's support. Karima Baloch felt India could play an important role in highlighting the rights violations in Balochistan.

As the world continues to ignore the plight of her people, she pinned her hopes on India now, Karima Baloch is dead and Canada finds nothing suspicious.

Threats, forced disappearances and mass killings - that's how Pakistan tries to crush dissent in Balochistan. The state-sponsored campaign of oppression has forced many to leave homeland Balochistan even as lakhs of Balochis fled overseas in search of safety.

Threats, forced disappearances and mass killings - that's how Pakistan tries to crush dissent in Balochistan. The state-sponsored campaign of oppression has forced many to leave homeland Balochistan even as lakhs of Balochis fled overseas in search of safety. However, Pakistan seems to have sent its death squads after them. This year has seen a string of mysterious deaths. First, a Baloch journalist was found dead in Sweden, then two deaths took place in Afghanistan and now in Canada another mysterious death has taken place. It is not a local crime story. Karima Baloch is the latest victim. She was a vocal critic of Pakistan and its army and openly highlighted the human rights violations in Balochistan and how women from vulnerable groups in Pakistan have been targeted. Her activism forced her to move to Canada five years ago. She was living on refugee status. Three years ago Karima Baloch made a big claim. She said Canada is giving asylum to members of the Pakistani army. The same army which has been hounding the Baloch people. On Tuesday, the local police in Toronto found the dead body of Karima Baloch. She had gone missing on Sunday as cops sought public assistance to locate her. Karima Baloch was a public figure and certainly on target of the Pakistani security establishment. Her criticism of the Canadian government is now going viral on social media and its not without merit. In an exclusive response, the Toronto police told WION that the investigation is underway. However, they are treating it as a "non-criminal death". They believe there was nothing suspicious about her death even as activists say her family was receiving threats. According to a report, Karima Baloch recently received anonymous threats. They said "someone would send her a Christmas gift" and "teach her a lesson". In Balochistan, she was seen as a pioneer of women activism which earned her an invitation to a United Nations session in Switzerland where she spoke about the violation of human rights in Balochistan. In 2014, she became the first woman chairperson of Baloch students organisation Azad, a body that campaigns for the students in Balochistan. Pakistan has tried to paint the group as a terrorist organisation. In 2013, Islamabad had banned it but it didn't deter Karima Baloch as her following grew. In 2016, she recorded a video message for India's prime minister Narendra Modi asking him to become the voice of the Baloch movement. In the following years, Karima Baloch campaigned for the freedom of Balochistan from the streets of Canada. In her speeches, she kept calling for India's support. Karima Baloch felt India could play an important role in highlighting the rights violations in Balochistan. As the world continues to ignore the plight of her people, she pinned her hopes on India now, Karima Baloch is dead and Canada finds nothing suspicious.

Karima Baloch dead: How Pakistan tries to crush dissent in Balochistan