Punjabi Influencer Manjit Kaur Dies Nearly Two Months After Alleged Abduction and Arson Attack

Punjabi social media influencer Manjit Kaur has died nearly two months after she was allegedly abducted, assaulted and set on fire. Police have registered a case of abduction and murder as investigators continue to examine the motive and search for the accused.

Punjabi social media influencer Manjit Kaur has died nearly two months after she was allegedly abducted, assaulted and set on fire, police said.

The 28-year-old content creator died on August 26 while undergoing treatment at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, according to police and reports based on the investigation.

Her death has intensified the focus on an alleged attack that began in early July and left her with severe burn injuries.

Police are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction and assault, while the motive behind the crime has not yet been established.

Following Kaur’s death, authorities registered a case involving allegations of abduction and murder against three people named in the complaint filed by her mother.

No arrests had been made at the time of the reported police statement, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Alleged Abduction Reported on July 3

According to the complaint filed by Manjit Kaur’s mother, Kanta Devi, the incident began on July 3.

Kaur was allegedly called to an area near a liquor shop in Chandigarh’s Sector 34 by two people known to her, identified in reports as Shubhi and Pinda.

The complaint alleges that Kaur was subsequently taken to a secluded location in the Morinda area of Punjab.

According to the allegations, she was assaulted, tied to a tree and then set on fire.

These allegations form part of the police case and remain subject to investigation.

Authorities are examining available evidence to establish the sequence of events and identify the circumstances that led to the alleged attack.

Friend Allegedly Rescued Her From the Scene

According to the account presented in the case, a friend reached the location after the incident and helped extinguish the flames using a blanket.

Kaur was then rushed for medical treatment.

She was initially taken to a hospital in Morinda before being shifted to a private hospital in Mohali. She was later admitted to PGIMER in Chandigarh for further treatment.

Kaur remained under medical care for several weeks.

She eventually succumbed to her burn injuries on August 26, nearly eight weeks after the alleged attack, police said.

Police Register Abduction and Murder Case

Following Manjit Kaur’s death, police registered a case in connection with the alleged abduction and killing.

According to a police statement cited in reports, the case was registered against Rinku, Shubhi and Pinda based on the complaint filed by Kaur’s mother.

DSP Gurjeet Kaur confirmed that a case involving allegations of abduction and murder had been registered.

The registration of a criminal case does not establish guilt. The allegations against the accused will be subject to the investigation and subsequent legal process.

Police said efforts were continuing to trace those named in the case.

No Arrests Reported at the Time of the Police Statement

At the time of the police statement, no arrests had reportedly been made in the case.

DSP Gurjeet Kaur said investigators were continuing their efforts to establish the facts and trace the people named in the complaint.

Police were also expected to seek further information from Kaur’s family.

However, authorities said the family was occupied with rituals and other arrangements following her death.

The investigation is continuing.

Investigators Yet to Establish a Motive

One of the central questions in the case remains the alleged motive behind the attack.

Police have not yet publicly established why Kaur was allegedly abducted and attacked.

Investigators are examining CCTV footage and other available evidence as part of efforts to reconstruct the events surrounding the case.

The investigation is expected to focus on establishing:

• The circumstances in which Kaur was allegedly called to Chandigarh’s Sector 34
• The movements of the people involved before and after the alleged incident
• How she was allegedly taken to the Morinda area
• The sequence of events at the alleged crime scene
• The role, if any, of the individuals named in the police case
• The possible motive behind the alleged crime

Police findings from the investigation will be crucial in determining the factual sequence of events.

Family Had Raised Questions About Recording Her Statement

The case had earlier raised concerns after Kaur’s family questioned whether authorities had promptly recorded her statement following the alleged attack.

According to the family, Kaur regained consciousness on August 5.

Her mother reportedly alleged that the police in Mohali were informed about her daughter’s condition and that a request had been made to record her statement.

The family claimed that no police team arrived to take the statement.

Police, however, disputed the allegation and said they had provided full cooperation to the family.

The differing accounts are part of the broader circumstances surrounding the case and may be relevant to the ongoing investigation.

Case Registered Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Provisions

Police have registered the case under provisions including Sections 103(1) and 140(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), among other applicable sections.

The exact legal implications and final charges in the case may depend on the evidence collected during the investigation and subsequent police action.

As the investigation progresses, police may collect additional evidence, record statements and take further legal steps in accordance with the applicable criminal procedure.

Any person named in a police case is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty by a competent court.

A Social Media Creator With More Than 1 Lakh Followers

Manjit Kaur was known for her activity on social media, where she had built a substantial following.

According to the information provided in reports, she had approximately 1.46 lakh followers on Instagram.

Her social media content included videos featuring Punjabi and Haryanvi music.

Like many regional digital creators, Kaur had developed an online audience through short-form videos and regular posts.

Her death has now drawn attention not only because of the nature of the allegations but also because of the long period she spent receiving medical treatment after the reported attack.

Investigation Continues After Kaur’s Death

Manjit Kaur’s death has changed the legal and investigative landscape of the case.

Investigators are now focused on establishing the complete sequence of events, examining the available evidence and determining the motive behind the alleged attack.

Police are reviewing CCTV footage and other material as part of the investigation.

Authorities will also need to examine medical and forensic evidence, witness accounts and other records relevant to the case.

The police investigation remains ongoing, and the circumstances surrounding the alleged crime have not yet been conclusively established in court.

The case is expected to develop further as investigators trace the accused, collect additional evidence and determine whether further arrests or charges are warranted.

For Manjit Kaur’s family, the nearly two-month period between the alleged attack and her death ended with the loss of their 28-year-old daughter.

The focus now turns to the investigation and the unanswered question that investigators are still trying to resolve: what led to the alleged abduction and attack?