Social media influencer and makeup artist Manjeet Kaur died at Chandigarh’s graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) on 26 August 2026 after suffering severe burn injuries. She had been receiving treatment for several weeks before her death.
Police said Kaur’s family alleged that she was assaulted after going to meet an acquaintance in Sector 34, Chandigarh. The family further alleged that 2 people took her in a vehicle to Morinda, where the incident occurred.
Police case and treatment
Kaur was first admitted to a local hospital in Morinda after the incident, according to police. She was then transferred to Max Hospital in Mohali, where doctors informed police about the serious burn injuries on her body.
After the information was received, Kharar police visited Max Hospital and spoke with Kaur’s family. She was later referred to PGI in Chandigarh and admitted there on 9 July 2026.
Kharar Sadar police station recorded a Daily Diary Report based on the family’s statements and shared the details with officers at Chandigarh’s Sector 34 police station, police said.
Chandigarh Deputy Superintendent of Police (South) Gurjit Kaur said a case was registered at the Sector 34 station on a complaint from Manjeet Kaur’s mother. The case names 2 people and includes Indian Penal Code sections 140(1) for abduction, 103(1) for murder and 3(5).
The allegations described by police are based on statements from Kaur’s family. The supplied reporting does not provide details about arrests, chargesheets or the investigation’s current status.
Who was Manjeet Kaur?
Kaur was originally from Haryana and had been living in a rented home in Kharar, according to the station house officer at Kharar Sadar police station. She was unmarried and had been involved in a dispute with some acquaintances, police said.
She was active on social media and uploaded videos to platforms including YouTube and Instagram. Her content focused on makeup and songs, and she worked as a makeup artist. Her Instagram account had about 1.46 lakh followers.
Conclusion
Manjeet Kaur’s death follows treatment for severe burns after an alleged abduction and attack described by her family. Police have registered a case based on her mother’s complaint, while the supplied reporting does not state what further action investigators have taken.
Frequently Asked Questions
# Who was Manjeet Kaur?
Manjeet Kaur was a social media influencer and makeup artist who created makeup- and song-related videos for YouTube and Instagram.
# When did Manjeet Kaur die?
She died at Chandigarh PGI on 26 August 2026 during treatment for severe burn injuries.
# Where was Manjeet Kaur treated?
She received treatment at a local hospital in Morinda, Max Hospital in Mohali and Chandigarh PGI.
# What case has police registered?
Chandigarh’s Sector 34 police station registered a case against 2 people under IPC sections 140(1), 103(1) and 3(5), following a complaint from Kaur’s mother.
# How many Instagram followers did Manjeet Kaur have?
Her Instagram account had about 1.46 lakh followers.
# What did Kaur’s family allege?
The family alleged that she was assaulted in Sector 34, Chandigarh, taken to Morinda in a vehicle and subjected to an attempt to burn her alive.
