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Crime
Manjit Kaur burnt alive while tied to tree; 7‑week pregnancy uncovered
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 03:15 AM
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A woman identified as Manjit Kaur was discovered tied to a tree and set on fire, with investigators later confirming she was seven weeks pregnant.
The Indian Express reported that a woman named Manjit Kaur was found tied to a tree and burned to death. The gruesome discovery was made by local authorities who responded to a call about a suspicious fire in a rural area.
Subsequent medical examination revealed that Manjit Kaur was seven weeks pregnant at the time of the attack, adding a new dimension to the criminal case. The pregnancy detail has intensified public outrage and raised questions about the motive behind the brutal act.
Police have launched a full investigation, treating the incident as a homicide and seeking any leads that could identify the perpetrators. Officials have appealed for witnesses to come forward, emphasizing the need for swift justice for both the victim and the unborn child.
Subsequent medical examination revealed that Manjit Kaur was seven weeks pregnant at the time of the attack, adding a new dimension to the criminal case. The pregnancy detail has intensified public outrage and raised questions about the motive behind the brutal act.
Police have launched a full investigation, treating the incident as a homicide and seeking any leads that could identify the perpetrators. Officials have appealed for witnesses to come forward, emphasizing the need for swift justice for both the victim and the unborn child.