Prominent B.C. anti-vaxxer died of fentanyl overdose, coroner rules

The B.C. Coroners Service has ruled New Westminster anti-vaxxer Makhan Singh Parhar died of an accidental fentanyl overdose at home.

According to the report, Parhar was found dead by family members in the bathroom of his home at 6:30 a.m. on Nov. 4, 2021. He was last seen alive at around midnight Nov. 5.

Coroner Damian Balam wrote in his report that Parhar was 48 when he died.

“Upon physical examination at the scene by the attending coroner, Mr. Parhar was found lying on the floor. There was no observable traumatic injury, evidence of foul play, or evidence of acute self harm. Paraphernalia commonly associated with illicit substance use was found nearby (uncapped syringe, burnt spoon, glass pipe),” Balam wrote.

He said that Parhar had no history of substance use problems or record of being treated with opioids.