7 months ago
Canadian NRI Woman Murdered in Punjab
An 81-year-old woman named Jagpal Kaur, who moved from Canada to India, was found dead in her home in Punjab.
She was alone in the house, and her hands and mouth were tied.
The police think someone planned to kill her, but they are not sure why.
They are checking if it was for money or because of a personal fight.
Her children live in Canada and she had been living alone since she returned to India last November.
81-year-old Canadian NRI woman Jagpal Kaur found murdered in Khanna, Punjab.
Victim's hands and mouth were tied with cloth, suggesting a planned killing.
Police suspect the murder occurred on Saturday, with the victim living alone.
Investigation ongoing to determine if the motive was robbery or personal rivalry.
Victim's children are settled in Canada, and she had returned to India in November 2023.
- Who
- Jagpal Kaur, an 81-year-old Canadian NRI woman
- What
- Murdered at her home in Khanna, Punjab
- Where
- New Abadi area of Khanna, Punjab, India
- When
- Saturday (as per preliminary investigation)
- Why
- Unknown, police suspect planned killing, possibly for robbery or personal rivalry
Key facts
- Victim
- Jagpal Kaur
- Age
- 81
- Location
- Khanna, Punjab
- Date of Death
- Saturday
- Circumstances
- Hands and mouth tied, possible planned killing
- Investigation Focus
- Robbery or personal rivalry
- Victim's Residence
- Living alone in India, children in Canada
Quotes
Pawanjit Chaudhary
Superintendent of Police (Investigation), Khanna
“She was living alone in the house after returning from Canada in November last year. Her both children are settled in Canada”
indianexpress.com
