26-year-old Indian-origin woman found shot dead at London home, man charged

A 31-year-old man has been charged with murdering a 26-year-old Indian-origin woman who was found shot dead at a house in west London last week. Navneet Kaur's body was discovered with gunshot wounds at a home in West London on November 4 (Photo: AP/File)New Delhi,Nov 9, 2026 17:58 ISTA 26-year-old Indian-origin woman was found shot dead at a house in west London after police visited the property for a welfare check last week, the Metropolitan Police said. A 31-year-old Indian-origin man has since been charged with her murder and appeared before a court on Monday.The woman, Navneet Kaur, was discovered with gunshot wounds at a home in Hounslow on November 4. She was pronounced dead at the scene after sustaining fatal injuries, the Police added.The accused, Rajat Jaswel, who is also of Indian origin, was arrested shortly after Kaur was found. He has been charged with murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.Jaswel, who was also residing in Hounslow, appeared at Hendon Magistrates' Court on Monday, in connection with the case. However, police have not commented on the motive behind the murder or the nature of the accused's relationship with the victim. Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, who is leading the investigation, said the probe was continuing despite the arrest and charges."A man has been charged but our investigation remains ongoing and we are still keen to hear from anyone who may have information that could assist," Lee said. The Metropolitan Police have appealed to members of the public to share any information that could help investigators establish the circumstances surrounding Kaur's death.Officers have particularly sought doorbell camera recordings and dashcam footage from the Chertsey Road area and urged the public to share any information regarding the case with the police.- Ends