Punjabi influencer dies almost two months after brutal assault by acquaintances

Punjabi social media influencer Manjit Kaur has died at a authorities hospital in Chandigarh, nearly two months after she was allegedly assaulted and set on hearth.

Kaur, 28, died throughout remedy on the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Training and Analysis (PGIMER) on August 26, police stated on Saturday (August 29, 2026).

In keeping with a criticism lodged by her mom, Kaur was allegedly kidnapped by her two acquaintances — Shubhi and Pinda — on July 3 after they referred to as her close to a liquor store in Sector 34 right here.

She was allegedly taken to Morinda in Punjab, the place she was assaulted, tied to a tree and set on hearth, the criticism said.

Kaur’s pal reached the spot and used a blanket to place out the hearth, earlier than dashing her to a hospital in Morinda. She was later taken to a personal hospital in Mohali after which to PGIMER, Chandigarh.

The sufferer’s mom alleged that her daughter had regained consciousness on August 5, however regardless of notifying the Kharar police in Mohali to document her assertion, police didn’t arrive. Police, nonetheless, rejected the allegations, saying that they absolutely cooperated with the household.

A case beneath sections 103 (1) (homicide) and 140 (1) (kidnapping), amongst others, has been registered beneath the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), police stated.

Chandigarh Deputy Superintendent of Police (South) Gurjeet Kaur stated the investigation was underway and efforts had been on to hint the assailants.

Police are analyzing CCTV footage and different proof to seek out these behind this incident, moreover working to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged kidnapping.

The motive behind the killing is but to be ascertained.

Kaur, who had round 1.46 lakh followers on Instagram, used to put up movies that includes Punjabi and Haryanvi songs.