In a chilling incident in Muktsar, Punjab, a Jat Sikh woman was thrown into a canal by her own family because she married a Mazhabi Sikh man. Amanpreet Kaur and her unborn child miraculously survived.

  • Amanpreet Kaur, 5 months pregnant, survived an attempt on her life by her father and cousins.
  • The attack was motivated by her marriage to Satnam Singh, a Mazhabi Sikh (Dalit).
  • The victim survived by clinging to a wild plant in the Rajasthan Feeder Canal for 25 minutes.
  • Police have booked six individuals, including her father, for attempted murder and kidnapping.

In a harrowing display of caste-based violence, Amanpreet Kaur, a 22-year-old woman from Punjab's Muktsar district, is fighting for her life and the life of her unborn child. Following an assault by her own kin, Amanpreet was thrown into a canal in an attempt to silence her marriage to Satnam Singh, a man from the Mazhabi Sikh community.

The ordeal reached its peak on the morning of September 7. Amanpreet recounts a terrifying moment when her father, Baljeet Singh, and her cousins pushed her into the 'waddi nehr' (Rajasthan Feeder Canal). "My father saw me going under. My cousin said, 'She is gone, let's go'," she whispered, recalling the moment she was left for dead. She survived by clutching a wild plant and drifting in the water for nearly 25 minutes before crawling to safety.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that despite legal safeguards and High Court protections, inter-caste couples in rural India remain extremely vulnerable to 'honor-based' violence. This case highlights the failure of local surveillance and the persistent power of caste hierarchies over the rule of law.

The couple had married in secret in December 2023. Despite seeking protection from the Punjab and Haryana High Court and living in Chandigarh to escape the threat, financial constraints forced them back to their village, Karaiwala. This decision proved fatal as the family launched a coordinated attack on their home on the night of September 6.

"The brutality of throwing a pregnant woman into a canal demonstrates a complete breakdown of familial and social morality driven by caste supremacy."

The attackers reportedly attempted to force Amanpreet to sign a statement accusing Satnam of drug abuse and domestic violence. When she refused to comply, they resorted to physical violence and the attempted drowning. Muktsar SSP Abhimanyu Rana confirmed that six people, including Amanpreet's father and brothers, have been booked under charges of attempt to murder and kidnapping.

Did You Know?: 'Honor killings' are often triggered by perceived threats to a community's social hierarchy or traditional marriage norms.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the current status of the investigation?
Police have registered an FIR against six family members. One suspect is in custody, while the others are currently absconding.

2. Did the couple have legal protection before the attack?
Yes, the couple had previously obtained protection from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, but they had recently informed police they no longer felt a threat.