On June 4, 2026, in Mohali, Punjab, India, Dimple Khatri, a legal advisor, was fatally attacked by her former partner Harvinder Singh Man at her workplace. The suspect, who had been in a dating relationship with the victim for approximately three years and separated six months prior, entered the workplace with a knife and an accomplice, inflicted fatal injuries, and then attempted self-harm. The incident was triggered by the victim's decision to move on and marry someone else, as per family plans. The case is under investigation with the suspect hospitalized and in custody.
Country: India
State/Province: Punjab, India
City/Region: Mohali
Incident Type: Murder
Relationship Status: Separated
Relationship Duration: Approximately 3 years (dating)
Incident Date: June 4, 2026
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How the relationship or connection began.
Approximately 3 years (dating)
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2026-06-04
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Jealousy
The relationship involved escalating jealousy and controlling behavior by the suspect, who was unable to accept the breakup. Following separation, stalking and coercive control behaviors increased, culminating in a fatal attack at the victim's workplace. The victim's desire to move on and marry someone else triggered the violent incident.
Police investigation by Phase 11 Police Station includes CCTV footage, murder weapon recovery, and witness statements from office staff. The suspect was arrested and hospitalized after attempting self-harm. The case remains under investigation.
The suspect and victim met at their workplace and dated for about three years before separating six months prior. After separation, the suspect exhibited stalking and coercive behavior. The victim blocked communication and planned to marry someone else. On June 4, 2026, the suspect entered the victim's workplace with a knife and an accomplice, attacked the victim fatally, and then attempted self-harm. Police responded with evidence from CCTV and witnesses leading to the suspect's arrest and hospitalization.
High risk due to prior stalking, coercive control, possession of a weapon, and escalating violence after separation.
Early signs of possessiveness, stalking, and inability to accept rejection can escalate to fatal violence, especially when the victim attempts to move on. Workplace proximity can increase risk. Blocking communication and family involvement in marriage plans may trigger violent responses.
Possessiveness, controlling behavior, stalking after breakup, escalating tension at workplace, victim blocking suspect on communication platforms.
CCTV footage, witness accounts from office staff, discovery of murder weapon, suspect's prior coercive behavior.
CCTV recordings, murder weapon (knife), witness statements.
Witness accounts from office staff reported the attack; no direct quotes provided.
No follow-up reports available beyond initial investigation and suspect hospitalization.
Details about the accomplice's role remain unclear; extent of prior domestic violence allegations not fully detailed.