# Death of Punjabi influencer Manjeet Kaur

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-punjabi-influencer-manjeet-kaur
> Updated: 2026-08-31T14:59:37.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Manjeet Kaur, a 28-year-old Punjabi social media influencer, died on August 26, 2026, at a Chandigarh hospital following severe burn injuries sustained during an alleged abduction and attack in July.

According to reports and a complaint filed by her mother, Kaur was lured to a meeting on July 3 by two acquaintances, identified as Shubhi and Pinda. She was allegedly kidnapped and taken to a forested area near Morinda, Punjab, where she was tied to a mulberry tree and set on fire. An acquaintance discovered her and extinguished the flames with a blanket before she was hospitalized.

An autopsy revealed that Kaur was approximately seven weeks pregnant at the time of the attack. Her mother has suggested that a man in Kaur’s social circle had been pressuring her regarding the pregnancy, though a motive has not been officially confirmed. 

Chandigarh Police have registered a case for kidnapping, murder, and joint criminal liability. While investigators review CCTV footage and conduct raids to locate the suspects, the victim’s family has accused authorities of negligence, claiming police failed to promptly record Kaur’s statement when she briefly regained consciousness during her medical treatment.

## Claims

- A man in the victim's circle pressured her because he did not want the pregnancy. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Police are investigating two suspects for kidnapping and murder. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Manjeet Kaur died on August 26, 2026, in a Chandigarh hospital due to severe burns. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The attack is believed to have occurred on July 3. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Two acquaintances allegedly lured Kaur to a meeting before she was kidnapped. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- An autopsy revealed that Manjeet Kaur was approximately seven weeks pregnant at the time of her death. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Investigators have not yet confirmed a motive for the crime. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The victim's family has accused police of failing to respond in time to record her statement while she was conscious. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Manjeet Kaur: Indian influencer dies after being tied to tree and set on fire

Indian influencer Manjeet Kaur has died from severe burns following a brutal July attack in Punjab. She was reportedly kidnapped, tied to a tree, and set on fire while seven weeks pregnant.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manjeet-kaur-indian-influencer-dies-after-being-tied-to-tree-and-set-on-fire

### 2026-08-29: Manjeet Kaur, Punjabi influencer, dies after alleged abduction and immolation

Punjabi influencer Manjeet Kaur has died from severe burns after being allegedly abducted, tied to a tree, and set on fire in Morinda. Chandigarh Police are searching for two suspects.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chandigarh-influencer-manjeet-kaur-dies-after-alleged-abduction-and-murder

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