The discovery of the body of renowned model Sheetal in the NCR water channel near Khanda village, Sonipat, is a deeply disturbing event. The young woman was brutally murdered, her throat slit, sending shockwaves through the area.
Model Murdered: Glamour, name, money, and fame—these are the attractions that draw thousands of young women to the world of modeling and social media influencing. But behind this glittering world lies a darkness that often emerges when a model's death makes headlines.
The recent discovery of the body of renowned model Sheetal in the NCR water channel near Khanda village, Sonipat district, Haryana, has caused a sensation. This brutal murder, committed by slitting her throat, once again raises the question: does a shadow of crime lurk behind the glamour world's glitter?
Sheetal Murder Case: A Betrayal of Trust?
Sheetal, a resident of Khaliha Majra, Panipat, had been living with her sister in Satkaratar Colony, Panipat, for some time. On the night of June 15th, during her last video call with her sister, Sheetal mentioned that she was with a male friend, Sunil, and that he had assaulted her. Shortly afterward, her phone was switched off.
The next day, her sister filed a missing person report with the Old Industrial Police Station, Panipat. However, on the morning of June 17th, when Sheetal's body was found in a canal in Sonipat, the case transformed into a heinous murder. The police also found Sunil's car near the scene, deepening suspicion.
Is this the first such case?
No. Even before Sheetal's murder, several murders of models and social media influencers have proven that dangerous and violent relationships can fester behind fame, sometimes resulting in death.
Divya Pahujha Murder Case: When a Relationship Turns Poisonous
In January 2024, model Divya Pahujha was shot dead in a hotel room in Gurugram. Initial investigations revealed that Divya had been demanding ₹30 lakh from her partner, Abhijeet, who, distressed, allegedly murdered her. Divya's past was also shrouded in controversy; she had been jailed in connection with the murder of gangster Sandeep Gadoli. Her murder, just months after her release from prison, shocked everyone.
Ishpreet Kaur Makkar's Mysterious Death
In July 2024, Bikaner model and actress Ishpreet Kaur Makkar was found dead in her boyfriend Jayraj Tanwar's room. The two had been in a relationship for eight years. Whether it was murder or suicide remains unclear; however, Ishpreet's father filed a murder case against Jayraj. This case also suggests that the poison hidden in long-term relationships can become deadly.
Kamal Kaur Bhabhi: Viral Face, Tragic End
The body of Kanchan Kumari, popularly known as Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, a popular social media influencer from Punjab, was recently found in a car parked in the parking lot of a hospital in Bathinda. Amritpal Mahron and his associates have been named by the police in the murder case. Amritpal fled to the UAE after the murder, clearly indicating a premeditated crime.
What does the investigation say?
Police investigations into these cases reveal that personal relationships, financial disputes, and revenge have played a significant role in these murders involving the glamour world. Models often find themselves trapped in relationships with male friends or business partners, enduring mental and physical abuse, sometimes escalating to extreme situations like murder.
