Indian-origin woman shot dead at London home, man charged with murder
Navneet Kaur, 26, was found dead with gunshot wounds at a home in Hounslow, leading to a murder charge against 31-year-old Rajat Jaswel.
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- A 26-year-old Indian-origin woman, Navneet Kaur, was found shot dead at a home in Hounslow, west London.
- Rajat Jaswel, 31, has been charged with her murder and possession of a firearm.
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Why It Matters
Police discovered the victim during a welfare check on Chertsey Road in Hounslow.
A 26-year-old Indian-origin woman was found shot dead at a home in west London last week, with a 31-year-old man charged with her murder.
The victim, identified as Navneet Kaur, was found with gunshot wounds at an address on Chertsey Road in Hounslow on the afternoon of November 4, after police visited the property to conduct a welfare check. According to police, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police said Rajat Jaswel of Chertsey Road was arrested shortly after Kaur was found. He has been charged with murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. Jaswel appeared at Hendon magistrates' court on Monday.
Detective chief inspector Sarah Lee said that police were supporting Kaur's family as they dealt with the loss. "Our thoughts remain with Navneet's family and loved ones as they continue to come to terms with this devastating loss," she said.
"A man has been charged but our investigation remains ongoing and we are still keen to hear from anyone who may have information that could assist,” she added. Police have also sought doorbell and dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident.
What to Watch
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Ongoing police investigation and further court appearances for the accused
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What was the relationship between the victim and the accused?
- What was the exact motive behind the shooting?