A woman employed at a private company in Punjab’s Mohali was allegedly stabbed to death by her former boyfriend and colleague, who later attempted to take his own life, police said. The incident took place at the company’s office on Thursday evening and has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances leading up to the attack.
The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Dimple, a resident of Patiala. The accused, Harjinder Singh Mann (39), also known as Harry, was reportedly in a relationship with her for more than three years. The stabbing incident has been caught on CCTV cameras installed at the office.
According to preliminary findings, the two worked together at a private courier company, where their professional association eventually developed into a romantic relationship. However, the couple had ended their relationship some time ago.
Police sources indicated that Harjinder was struggling to come to terms with the breakup and had made repeated attempts to reconcile with Dimple.
Investigators believe his efforts were unsuccessful, leaving him emotionally distressed in the weeks leading up to the incident.
The attack reportedly unfolded late Thursday evening at the company office premises in Mohali.
Authorities said an argument broke out between the two colleagues, following which Harjinder allegedly attacked Dimple with a knife, stabbing hime multiple times as some colleagues tried to intervene and stop the attack but to no avail.
Following the attack on Dimple, Harjinder also stabbed himself and tried to end his life. However, he survived.
Employees present at the office were left shocked by the sudden violence and immediately alerted the police.
Upon receiving information about the incident around 7:40 pm, a police team rushed to the scene and found both individuals critically injured.
Dimple and Harjinder were taken to Fortis Hospital for treatment. Doctors later declared Dimple dead, while Harjinder remains hospitalised in critical condition.
Police have registered a murder case and launched a detailed investigation. Aman Baidwan, Station House Officer of Phase-11 police station, confirmed the woman’s death and said her family had been informed.
Further legal proceedings will continue after the arrival of her parents and the recording of their statements, they said.
Investigators have sealed the crime scene and collected forensic evidence. CCTV footage from the office premises has also been seized and is being examined to reconstruct the sequence of events.
Police officials said they are verifying all aspects of the case, including the nature of the relationship between the accused and the victim and the events that immediately preceded the stabbing.
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities expected to rely on forensic findings, witness statements and surveillance footage to establish the motive and determine the full circumstances surrounding the fatal attack.
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