Social Media Influencer Manjeet Kaur's Murder Unveils Disturbing Details
Autopsy reveals a seven-week pregnancy as police face scrutiny over delayed statement recording following her brutal attack and death.
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The death of 28-year-old Punjabi social media influencer Manjeet Kaur from severe burns after an alleged abduction and attack in July has revealed she was seven weeks pregnant, while police face scrutiny over failing to record her statement before she died.
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Why It Matters
Manjeet Kaur was abducted from Chandigarh and set on fire in a forested area near Morinda on the night of July 3 and 4. She passed away at PGIMER on August 26.
CHANDIGARH: A 28-year-old social media influencer, a brutal attack in a forested area, two acquaintances named in an FIR and a seven-week pregnancy revealed in an autopsy report — the death of Manjeet Kaur has left a trail of disturbing details nearly two months after she was allegedly abducted from Chandigarh and set on fire in Morinda. Kaur died at PGIMER on August 26 from injuries sustained in the alleged attack. Her autopsy has now revealed that she was nearly seven weeks pregnant when she died.
Abducted from Chandigarh, burnt in Morinda
According to a complaint by Kaur’s mother, Kanta Devi, two acquaintances, Shubhi and Pinda, called her to Sector 34 in Chandigarh on the intervening night of July 3 and 4. They allegedly assaulted Kaur, forced her into a vehicle and took her to a forested area near Morinda. There, they allegedly tied her to a tree and set her on fire before fleeing. Another acquaintance later reached the spot and reportedly managed to extinguish the flames using a blanket. Kaur suffered severe burn injuries and was first taken to a hospital in Morinda. She was subsequently treated at Max Hospital in Mohali before being shifted to PGIMER in Chandigarh, where she remained under treatment until her death.
A statement she wanted to give, but never did
The case has also brought the response of Kharar Sadar police under scrutiny. Sources said Kaur regained consciousness during her treatment at PGIMER and wanted to have her statement recorded. The PGIMER police post reportedly informed Kharar Sadar police that she was conscious and in a condition to give a statement. The information was also conveyed to the investigating officer, but he allegedly did not reach the hospital, sources said. A daily diary report was also recorded at the PGIMER police post regarding the communication. Kaur died on August 26. The PGI police post again informed Kharar Sadar police, following which the investigating officer reached the hospital.
What we know so far
FIR after her death
Kaur’s mother was subsequently taken to the Sector 34 police station, where her statement was recorded and an FIR for kidnapping and murder was registered on August 27. The FIR names Shubhi and Pinda as the accused. Police are now trying to trace and arrest the two. Kaur’s postmortem was conducted at PGI on August 28, after which her body was handed over to the family. Punjab Police have denied allegations of negligence, saying the alleged abduction took place in Chandigarh and therefore action was to be taken by Chandigarh Police. Police also said Kharar police provided assistance to Kaur’s mother and facilitated registration of the FIR.
Who was Manjeet Kaur?
Kaur was a Punjabi social media influencer with around 1.46 lakh followers on Instagram. Her posts included reels promoting cosmetic products and videos featuring popular Punjabi and Haryanvi songs. She also had around 3,930 subscribers on YouTube, where she posted family vlogs. Her social media presence largely revolved around short-form videos, lifestyle content and family posts.
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Police to arrest accused Shubhi and Pinda
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Where are the accused Shubhi and Pinda currently located?
- What was the precise motive behind the brutal attack?
