An infamous Indo-Canadian anti-vaxxer actually died from fentanyl overdose and not COVID-19 as some might have suspected due to his paranoia about taking vaccines. The B.C. Coroners Service has ruled New Westminster-based Makhan “Mac” Singh Parhar died of an accidental fentanyl overdose at home.

SURREY – An infamous Indo-Canadian anti-vaxxer actually died from fentanyl overdose and not COVID-19 as some might have suspected due to his paranoia about taking vaccines.

The B.C. Coroners Service has ruled New Westminster-based Makhan “Mac” 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. 3, reported Canadian Press.

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,” Balam wrote, listing an uncapped syringe, a burnt spoon, and a glass pipe.

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

“Toxicological analysis detected concentrations of fentanyl that has been associated with fatalities, a cocaine concentration that has been associated with recreational use and ethanol at a concentration below levels typically associated with intoxication,” Balam wrote.

The coroner’s report puts to bed a myth that Parhar died from COVID-19, which was based on statements he made on social media a few days before his death that he wasn’t feeling well.

However, post mortem tests also revealed Parhar had been infected with COVID-19, the report said.

In March 2021, the City of Delta revoked the business licence of his hot yoga studio, Bikram Yoga Delta, after Parhar flouted the B.C. ban on gatherings and made false claims about heat destroying the coronavirus.

Courtesy Canadian Press