It has been a year since a flammable substance was poured on Nima Dolma and set on fire by a man she did not know, outside Kipling station. Dolma, 28 years old, of Tibetan origin, was taken to the hospital due to second and third-degree burns and was placed on life support, but she died from her injuries after a little more than two weeks on last July 5.

A small memorial was held this Saturday morning outside Kipling station to remember the woman described as "kind, cheerful, and friendly." The gathering, which included planting a commemorative rose bush, took place at 8 a.m. outside the main west entrance. According to CP24, the organizers will meet every morning until July 5, the day Dolma passed away from her injuries.

In the days following Dolma's death, the Canadian Cultural Centre issued a statement on behalf of Dolma’s family and friends, saying, "The promising young life of Nima was cut short in Canada due to the tragic incident that occurred on June 17, 2022. Please remember her in your prayers and support the family during this sad time." They added, "We deeply appreciate and express our gratitude to everyone for your support and understanding during this difficult time."

Potila Karpoche, the first Tibetan Canadian member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament, also offered her condolences at the time of the incident, saying, "I felt saddened when I learned about the death of the young Tibetan woman who was attacked at Kipling station. My heart is with her family and friends who are grieving." She added, "What we know so far about the disturbing circumstances that led to Nima’s death has raised serious concerns about gender-based violence and mental health."

Shortly after the fatal attack, which Toronto Police described as an isolated incident and a random attack, 33-year-old Tenzin Norbu from Toronto was arrested. He was initially charged with attempted murder, assault with a weapon, public nuisance endangering public safety, and property damage estimated at around $5000. After Dolma’s death, Norbu’s charges were upgraded to include first-degree murder. Police stated at that time that they were treating the incident as a suspected hate crime and also said there was no relationship between the victim and the accused.