6 unanswered questions in social media influencer Manjeet Kaur’s death: ‘Why was her statement not recorded? | Chandigarh News
CHANDIGARH: The death of social media influencer Manjeet Kaur, who succumbed to her injuries 54 days after she was allegedly abducted and set on fire, has raised several questions over the circumstances surrounding the attack and the subsequent handling of the case.Kaur was allegedly abducted from Chandigarh and taken towards Morinda, where she was found with severe burn injuries.She remained under treatment for nearly two months before she died.With the investigation now underway, police are looking into various aspects of the case, including the motive, the possible involvement of other people and the sequence of events between Kaur’s alleged abduction and her hospitalisation.Here are six key questions investigators will have to answer:
Unanswered questions
Why was Kaur targeted?
The motive behind the alleged attack remains unclear.Investigators will have to establish what led to Kaur’s alleged abduction and why she was subsequently attacked and set on fire.
Who else was involved?
Police will also have to establish whether Shubhi and Pinda, who have been named in the case, were the only people involved.Investigators are expected to examine whether the accused had any accomplices who may have helped plan or execute the alleged attack.
What happened between Sector 34 and Morinda?
Another crucial aspect of the probe is the sequence of events after Kaur was allegedly abducted from Chandigarh’s Sector 34 and taken towards Morinda.CCTV footage and toll plaza records could help police establish the route, identify the vehicle allegedly used and reconstruct the journey.
Were hospitals alerted?
Investigators will also verify whether the hospitals where Kaur was treated before being shifted to PGIMER informed police about the medico-legal case.The timing of any such communication could be significant in establishing when the police were first informed about the circumstances surrounding Kaur’s injuries.
Did family approach Punjab Police?
Another question is whether Kaur’s mother or other family members had approached Punjab Police earlier with allegations of abduction and burning.If they had, investigators will have to establish what information was provided to the police and what action was taken at the time.Punjab Police has denied allegations of negligence, saying the alleged abduction took place in Chandigarh and therefore action in the matter was to be taken by Chandigarh Police.It has also said Kharar police provided full assistance to Kaur’s mother and facilitated registration of the FIR.
Why was her statement not recorded?
The circumstances surrounding Kaur’s statement have emerged as one of the key issues in the case.Sources said Kaur sought to have her statement recorded after she regained consciousness during treatment.However, her family has alleged that no case was registered during the nearly two months she remained under treatment.Police will now have to establish what happened after the PGI police post reportedly informed Kharar Sadar police that Kaur was conscious and fit to give her statement.Whether there was a communication gap between the hospital and police, and why Kaur’s statement was allegedly not recorded at that stage, are among the questions investigators will have to address.With Kaur’s death, the probe now faces the task of piecing together the events from her alleged abduction to the attack, her treatment and the subsequent police action.
