Failed patch-up ends in tragedy: Man kills ex-girlfriend in Mohali office, then tries to kill himself | Today’s news
A woman in Punjab’s Mohali was stabbed to death multiple times in her office by a man believed to be her ex-boyfriend. The accused, identified as Harvinder Mann, later tried to take his own life using the same knife, according to news agency PTI.
CCTV captured the attack inside the office
A video of the incident, which took place in front of other employees and office staff, shows Harvinder, dressed in a black T-shirt and white pants, entering the office in apparent anger with a knife.
The footage shows him repeatedly stabbing Dimple, who was sitting at her workstation using a laptop. Dimple then tries to run to safety, but Harvinder allegedly continues the attack and is seen pulling her hair.
When his colleagues rush to intervene, he swings a knife at them and continues his attack.
At the time of the incident, there was a shift change and only two or three people were present on the floor.
The accused tried to commit suicide
After the attack, Harvinder allegedly stabbed himself in the neck more than 30 times in the office premises.
In a panic, the staff immediately rushed the two people for medical help. The woman was later declared brought dead while the accused is said to be fighting for his life.
Former colleagues are said to have had a relationship
Harry and Dimple were colleagues at a private packing and moving company where they worked together for almost three years. During this period, they developed a friendship and were reportedly involved in a romantic relationship. The relationship is believed to have ended some time ago.
According to preliminary information, the accused allegedly tried to revive the relationship after the breakup, but was unsuccessful, which allegedly disturbed him emotionally.
Police said an argument took place between the two on Thursday, after which the accused allegedly attacked the woman with a knife.
An investigation is underway
Investigators are continuing to investigate and examine the exact circumstances and motive behind the incident.
The police informed the families of the accused and the victims. According to reports, the victim’s parents live in the United States.
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