A brutal incident at a private company in Mohali, Punjab, has left the local community in shock after a young woman was allegedly murdered by a former partner during a violent confrontation at the workplace. The accused later attempted to take his own life and is currently receiving treatment in hospital in a critical condition.
The victim, identified as Dimple, and the accused, Harvinder Mann—locally known as Harry—had both been employed at the same organisation for nearly three years. According to police sources, the two had previously been in a romantic relationship that eventually deteriorated, leading to a recent breakup.
Preliminary findings and eyewitness accounts suggest that the incident occurred on Thursday evening at around 7:30 pm. Mann reportedly entered the office premises and approached Dimple, who was seated at her workstation. What began as a verbal exchange quickly escalated into a violent altercation. In a sudden outburst, he allegedly attacked her with a knife from behind.
As Dimple attempted to flee, the accused is said to have grabbed her by the hair and dragged her towards the office entrance, continuing the assault with repeated stab wounds. Despite efforts by colleagues to intervene, they were unable to prevent the attack due to its intensity and speed.
After Dimple collapsed at the scene, the accused allegedly inflicted a self-stabbing in an apparent suicide attempt. Panic spread among staff members, who immediately alerted the police and emergency services.
Responding officers transported both individuals to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared Dimple dead on arrival. Mann remains under intensive care, with medical personnel describing his condition as serious.
Police investigations indicate that the accused had been experiencing emotional distress following the breakdown of the relationship. He is believed to have repeatedly attempted reconciliation, which was refused by the victim. Authorities suspect that this rejection may have acted as a trigger for the violent episode.
Investigators have recovered a blood-stained knife from the scene and secured CCTV footage from the office premises. Digital evidence, including call records and social media communications between the two individuals, is also being analysed to establish a clearer motive.
Both families, originally from Patiala district in Punjab, have been informed of the incident. A murder case has been formally registered, and further legal proceedings will follow after the post-mortem examination.
Incident Timeline
| Time/Stage | Event |
|---|---|
| Around 7:30 pm | Accused enters office premises |
| Shortly after | Verbal argument breaks out |
| Moments later | Initial knife attack begins |
| During escape attempt | Victim is dragged and stabbed again |
| Shortly thereafter | Victim collapses unconscious at scene |
| Immediately after | Accused attempts self-harm |
| Night | Police and emergency teams transport both to hospital |
Local authorities have confirmed that the post-mortem report will play a crucial role in the ongoing investigation. The incident has left the area deeply distressed, with residents expressing concern over escalating workplace-related personal violence.