Punjabi influencer dies almost two months after brutal assault by acquaintances
Punjabi social media influencer Manjit Kaur has died following a brutal kidnapping and assault in July. Police have registered a murder case and are currently investigating the circumstances and motives behind the attack.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement in handling violent crimes against women.
Punjabi social media influencer Manjit Kaur has died at a government hospital in Chandigarh, almost two months after she was allegedly assaulted and set on fire.
Kaur, 28, died during treatment at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) on August 26, police said on Saturday (August 29, 2026).
According to a complaint lodged by her mother, Kaur was allegedly kidnapped by her two acquaintances — Shubhi and Pinda — on July 3 after they called her near a liquor shop in Sector 34 here.
She was allegedly taken to Morinda in Punjab, where she was assaulted, tied to a tree and set on fire, the complaint stated.
Kaur's friend reached the spot and used a blanket to put out the fire, before rushing her to a hospital in Morinda. She was later taken to a private hospital in Mohali and then to PGIMER, Chandigarh.
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