Indian Woman Found Dead At Canada Home, Partner Arrested For Murder
A 23-year-old Indian woman, Damanpreet Kaur, was strangled to death in her Edmonton home, leading to the arrest of her partner, Ritish Kumar. Police have charged Kumar with second-degree murder in what is being classified as an intimate partner homicide.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence within the diaspora community and the legal processes involved in international criminal cases.
A 23-year-old Indian woman was strangled at her home in Edmonton, Canada on July 9. She died three days later while undergoing treatment. The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has now charged 22-year-old Ritish Kumar, her partner with second-degree murder.The victim has been identified as Damanpreet Kaur, a native of Samrala in Punjab's Ludhiana district.According to an Edmonton Police Service news release, on July 9, at around 6:44 pm (local time), they responded to a call about an unresponsive female with injuries."On Thursday, July 9, 2026, at approximately 6:44 p.m., Southeast Branch patrol officers responded to a call for an unresponsive female with suspicious injuries at a residence in the Silverberry neighbourhood.
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