Mohali, India – A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday evening at a private courier company office in Mohali, where a 30-year-old woman, Dimple, was fatally stabbed by her former colleague and ex-boyfriend, Harjinder Singh Mann.
The attack, which occurred in front of shocked colleagues who attempted to intervene, was captured by the office's CCTV cameras. Harjinder, 39, also known as Harry, then turned the knife on himself in an apparent suicide attempt.
Relationship Breakdown Preceded Attack
According to police, Dimple, a resident of Patiala, and Harjinder had been in a romantic relationship for over three years while working together at the Mohali firm. However, the couple had recently parted ways. Investigators believe Harjinder struggled to accept the breakup and had made repeated, unsuccessful attempts to reconcile with Dimple in the weeks leading up to the incident, causing him increasing distress.
Workplace Attack and Aftermath
Late Thursday evening, an argument erupted between the two on the office premises. Harjinder allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed Dimple multiple times. Despite the efforts of co-workers to stop the assault, they were unable to prevent the fatal attack.
Following the stabbing, employees immediately alerted authorities. A police team from Phase-11 police station, led by Station House Officer Aman Baidwan, arrived at approximately 7:40 pm, finding both individuals critically injured. They were rushed to Fortis Hospital, where Dimple was later pronounced dead. Harjinder remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Police Investigation Underway
Police have registered a murder case and launched a detailed investigation into the Mohali office stabbing. The crime scene has been sealed, and forensic evidence has been collected. CCTV footage from the premises has been seized for examination to reconstruct the sequence of events.
Authorities have informed Dimple's family, and further legal proceedings are anticipated after their arrival and statements are recorded. Investigators are verifying all aspects of the case, including the nature of the relationship and the precise events that led to the tragic stabbing.