Punjabi Woman Dies By Suicide In New York After 8 Years Of Domestic Abuse; People Demand Justice
'Papa, Naa Maro Mumma nu': Daughter painfully screams in a viral video as Indian-origin woman dies by suicide in New York. Here's her story.
(Trigger Warning: This story contains graphic details of domestic violence. If you feel suicidal or know someone in distress, please reach out to them with kindness or reach out to local emergency services, helplines, and mental health NGOs)
Mandeep Kaur, a 30-year-old New Yorker of Indian descent, died by suicide on August 3 after allegedly suffering domestic abuse from her husband, Ranjodhbeer Singh Sandhu, for almost eight years.
The two kids of Kaur, who are now in Sandhu's custody and are four and six years old, are still alive.
@TheKaurMovement
Mandeep's family reportedly hails from Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh, while the husband and daughters live in Richmond Hill, New York.
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The horrific news of Mandeep's death surfaced on the internet after the Instagram page @TheKaurMovement shared the lengthy account of the abuse she faced.
The unfortunate case of abuse:
PRESS RELEASE REGARDING THE DEATH BY SUICIDE OF DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIM MANDEEP KAUR.
¡ª Sikh Womens Aid (@SikhWomensAid) August 4, 2022
Our hearts are so heavy tonight¡ ?#JusticeforMandeep #JusticeforMandeep#JusticeforMandeep pic.twitter.com/3SDsxkZiNT
In a video released by @TheKaurMovement, Kaur spoke about the abuse and violence she suffered while married. She exposed her blood clots, bruises, and evidence of the abuse her in-laws had condoned.
In one of the videos, which is available online, Mandeep is seen saying:
"I am really very sad. It has been eight years. I have tried my best. I was beaten up every day. I have been suffering him and his beatings, thinking he will improve someday. But no, he beat me up for eight years. Had extra-marital affairs. We lived there (in India) for the first two and a half years, and it was hell."
Sharing details of the abuse, Mandeep had said,
"Then we came here. He would get drunk and beat me up. Sometimes he would beat me even without being drunk. He would beat me and, on top of that, be with other women. I tried to put up with it for my children,"
"My father registered a police case. Then he started begging, saying, 'save me, save me.' I saved him. I tried to set everything right. But my in-laws didn't do anything to help me. God will show everyone. I won't say anything. God will punish everyone. You all ganged up and left me helpless. I have to leave my kids and go now," Kaur said in a video.
Another video that has appeared online purports to show Sandhu forcing the victim onto a bed and choking her while she calls out for help. In the video, Kaur says ¨C "I refuse to take this anymore."
# JusticeFoMandeepKaur
This is the monster who cheated on his wife, Mandeep Kaur, and viciously assaulted and tormented her for years. He drove her to suicide. He lives in Queens, NY. He has custody of their daughters. He needs to be held accountable & those girls need to be saved. #JusticeForMandeep pic.twitter.com/tquTsWRrgS
¡ª Jo Kaur (@SikhFeminist) August 5, 2022
Mandeep's story has struck a chord with Indians all over the globe. Here is how people are demanding justice for Mandeep.
The cries of the 4 & 6 yr old asking their father to not hit their mother will stay in my head for a long time.
¡ª Jas Oberoi | ??? ????? (@iJasOberoi) August 5, 2022
I¡¯m ashamed to be a part of this society which normalizes patriarchy & domestic abuse in the name of culture & tradition. We all are responsible.#JusticeforMandeep
Why do parents teach their daughters that if they wanna lead a so called ¡®happy married¡¯life she has to seal her lips for rest of her life, instead of making em sure that they are always with em & indeed doors are opened if in case she encounters any challenge#justiceformandeep
¡ª Harman Sandhu (@hrmnnnnnn) August 4, 2022
Now, we don't want other girl would get the same fate what Mandeep Kaur got.#JusticeforMandeep#JusticeForSidhuMooseWala pic.twitter.com/tyQ9wvMEfw
¡ª m@Nnnn #JusticeForSidhuMooseWala (@Its_mannkaur) August 5, 2022
#justiceformandeep
¡ª khaira inder (@HumkoNhiPta) August 5, 2022
Heartbreaking ????? pic.twitter.com/oVt5oAhCzS
#JusticeforMandeep
¡ª Sumit (@SumitHansd) August 5, 2022
Just watched that video of Mandeep Kaur sobbing and saying how she couldn¡¯t take being abused anymore right before she committed suicide. So heartbroken for her & for her two girls who are still in the custody of the monster who beat her. pic.twitter.com/F1ekuORase
Don't know how many homes have been destroyed like this & due to no evidence or witnesses, justice couldn't be done.
¡ª Manveer Kaur Sandhu(????? ??? ????) (@Mann_Sandhu02) August 4, 2022
But, now all the evidence is out there, justice should be done to Mandeep Bhen.#JusticeforMandeep pic.twitter.com/9cPlCIRJpZ
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¡ª ????? ??? (@KaurManajit1) August 5, 2022
Can't imagine how much she suffering in those 8yrs with her evil husband but still she tried her best but at last she give up Mandeep ji deserves justice It's not suicide it's murder her husband & in laws are real culprit #JusticeforMandeep#JusticeForSidhuMooseWala pic.twitter.com/3EbxTLuHn9
Mandeep Kaur took her own life after being a victim of domestic violence and enduring 8 years of it/dealing with her husband¡¯s extra marital affairs. Her husband has custody of their 2 daughters and is trying to act like a victim. This needs to be talked about. #justiceformandeep
¡ª aamberdhaliwal (@aamberdhaliwal1) August 4, 2022
Divorce is better than a dead daughter ?? #JusticeforMandeep
¡ª Himanshi khurana (@realhimanshi) August 5, 2022
"Papa, Naa maro mumma nu"
¡ª ??@nj@Li ( SheRNii )?? (@Sherni__727) August 5, 2022
These words by that little girl is breaking my heart ??#JusticeforMandeep
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The New York Police Department is looking into the matter as a homicide rather than a suicide.
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