Manjeet Kaur Dies: Social Media Influencer Abducted From Chandigarh, Tied to Tree and Set on Fire

Punjabi social media influencer Manjeet Kaur died at PGIMER nearly two months after she was allegedly abducted from Chandigarh, taken to a forested area near Morinda, tied to a tree and set on fire. Kaur died on August 26 while undergoing treatment for severe burn injuries. Chandigarh Police have now registered a case of abduction and murder after her mother, Kanta Devi, approached the police.

The case has also raised questions over the alleged failure of Punjab Police to record Kaur's statement when she was reportedly conscious and had expressed her intention to give one.

Alleged Abduction And Attack

According to Kanta Devi's complaint, two acquaintances of her daughter, identified as Shubhi and Pinda, called Kaur to Sector 34 in Chandigarh on the intervening night of July 3 and 4. They allegedly assaulted her, forced her into a vehicle and took her to a forested area near Morinda in Punjab. Who Was Chinnu Pappu, the Kerala Influencer Found Dead at Rented Apartment?

Police said the two allegedly tied Kaur to a tree and set her on fire before fleeing the spot, reports said. Another acquaintance later reached the area and reportedly extinguished the flames using a blanket.

Kaur was taken to a hospital in Morinda and later treated at Max Hospital in Mohali. She was subsequently shifted to PGIMER in Chandigarh, where she remained under treatment until her death.

Questions Over Police Response

The case has 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. Kaur, or one of her acquaintances, reportedly contacted police from the hospital after she regained consciousness. Arun Tupe Dies of Heart Attack: Instagram Content Creator Found Dead at Home in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

The PGIMER police post also informed Kharar Sadar police that Kaur was conscious and in a condition to give her statement. The information was reportedly passed on to the investigating officer, but he allegedly did not reach the hospital. A daily diary report (DDR) regarding the communication was also recorded at the PGI police post, sources said. Despite this, no case was registered during the nearly two months Kaur remained under treatment.

FIR Registered After Her Death

Kaur died at PGIMER on August 26. Following her death, the PGI police post again sent a communication to Kharar Sadar police, and the investigating officer subsequently reached the hospital.

Kaur's mother was later taken to the Sector 34 police station in Chandigarh, where her statement was recorded and an FIR was registered on Wednesday night. Her postmortem was conducted at PGIMER on Thursday, after which her body was handed over to the family.

Chandigarh Police Begin Investigation

Chandigarh Police are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction and attack. Investigators are examining why Kaur had gone to Sector 34, the vehicle allegedly used to abduct her and the motive behind the attack. Police are also examining CCTV footage from Sector 34 and adjoining areas, and toll-plaza camera footage is likely to be checked to trace the vehicle allegedly used to transport Kaur from Chandigarh to Morinda.

Investigators will also examine whether the two hospitals where Kaur was treated before being shifted to PGIMER informed police about the medico-legal case (MLC).

Police To Verify Earlier Complaints

Kaur reportedly lived in Sunny Enclave, while her mother and brother reside in Sector 19, Panchkula. Chandigarh Police will also verify whether Kanta Devi had previously approached Punjab Police with allegations that her daughter had been abducted and burnt. If she had, investigators will examine what action was taken on those allegations.

Punjab Police Deny Negligence

Punjab Police have denied allegations of negligence. The police said the alleged abduction took place in Chandigarh and therefore action was to be taken by Chandigarh Police. It was also said that Kharar police provided full assistance to Kaur's mother and facilitated registration of the FIR.

The investigation will now focus on reconstructing the events from the alleged abduction in Chandigarh to the attack near Morinda, while also examining whether opportunities to record Kaur's statement were missed during her treatment.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 29, 2026 01:13 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).