Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Indian Woman Strangled in Canada
A young Indian woman named Damanpreet Kaur was found badly hurt in her home in Edmonton, Canada.
She died a few days later.
The police think her partner, Ritish Kumar, hurt her.
He has been arrested for murder.
People have started a fundraiser to help bring her body back to India for her funeral.
The police say they don't need to look for anyone else.
Damanpreet Kaur, a 23-year-old Indian woman, was found unresponsive in her home in Edmonton, Canada on July 9, 2026.
She died on July 12, 2026, from strangulation.
Ritish Kumar, her 22-year-old partner, has been charged with second-degree murder.
A GoFundMe campaign has raised nearly $19,000 to bring her body back to India for funeral arrangements.
The police have stated that this is an intimate partner homicide and are not seeking any additional suspects.
- Who
- Damanpreet Kaur, a 23-year-old Indian woman, and Ritish Kumar, her 22-year-old partner.
- What
- Damanpreet Kaur was found unresponsive with injuries and later died from strangulation.
- When
- The incident occurred on July 9, 2026, and she died on July 12, 2026.
- Where
- The incident took place in Edmonton, Canada.
- Why
- Ritish Kumar has been charged with second-degree murder.
Community Support
Legal Process
Community Response
Community Support
A GoFundMe campaign has raised nearly $19,000 to bring the victim's body back to India for funeral arrangements.
Legal Process
The legal process is ongoing with Ritish Kumar charged with second-degree murder.
- Victim
- Damanpreet Kaur
- Suspect
- Ritish Kumar
- Date of Incident
- July 9, 2026
- Date of Death
- July 12, 2026
- Cause of Death
- Strangulation
- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Charges
- Second-degree murder
- GoFundMe Goal
- $20,000
