Indian student Sahil Kumar missing in Canada, mobile phone switched off

23-year-old Sahil Kumar , an Indian student, has gone missing in Canada, only days after he arrived in the country to study at Humber College . The Hamilton Police have asked the Indian community for help to check local Gurdwaras if Sahil has taken shelter there. Officers said the missing person is not very familiar with the area and might have lost his way.

According to reports, Sahil Kumar was last seen exiting Union Station in Toronto around 12.50 pm on May 16. His mobile phone was switched off since 1.31 pm the same day. Police said his passport and laptop were left at his home in Hamilton. His online activity indicated that he might have been interested in visiting the Toronto waterfront. Investigators are working closely with Metrolinx, hospitals, Toronto police and Humber College. They say there is no evidence to suggest Kumar was in any physical or mental distress at the time of his disappearance.

Missing Person: Hamilton Police are looking for Sahil Kumar. He was reported missing on May 17 and last seen at Toronto's Union Station. Police are concerned since he has not been in contact with family or friends. If seen, call 905-540-8549. #HamOnt https://t.co/EEytZL99xj

— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) May 20, 2025

“Police are concerned since he has been in contact with family or friends. If seen, call 9055408549,” a post by the Hamilton Police read.

Sahil Kumar is from Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, India. His father is a retired Army personnel. His family informed that he was living with a person who is also from the same village.