Woman, 26, was blasted to death with a shotgun in her home by her neighbour over a 'minor dispute', court hears

Published: 11:25 EST, 11 November 2026 | Updated: 11:25 EST, 11 November 2026 A young woman was blasted and killed with a shotgun by her neighbour over a 'minor dispute', a court has heard.Rajat Jaswel, 31, was arrested last Wednesday after allegedly murdering Navneet Kaur, 26, at her chalet-style home in Hounslow, west London.Officers were called to the address on Chertsey Road to carry out a welfare check where they found Mrs Kaur with several fatal gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.Jaswel, who also occupied a chalet at the site, was charged with her murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.Appearing at the Old Bailey today, prosecutor Ben Holt said: 'This is a shooting of an unarmed woman with a shotgun over an apparently minor dispute.'The court heard the defendant came to the UK from India in 2018 and was an overstayer at the time of the shooting.It is understood he was assisted by a translator in court. The victim, who is also of Indian descent, had spoken by phone with her husband who was away on the night before the shooting, the court heard. Officers were called to the address on Chertsey Road (pictured) to carry out a welfare check where they found Navneet Kaur with several fatal gunshot wounds The young woman, 26, was blasted with a shotgun by her neighbour over a 'minor dispute', the Old Bailey has heardNeighbours allegedly heard two loud bangs they believed to be gunshots at around 6.30pm and 7pm, Mr Holt said.Police were alerted after neighbours obtained a spare key and went into Mrs Kaur's chalet.During his court hearing, Jaswel spoke only to confirm his name and age.Judge Lynn Tayton set a plea and case management hearing on February 12 and a provisional two-week trial from September 27.The defendant was remanded into custody.Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, leading the investigation, previously said: 'Our thoughts remain with Navneet's family and loved ones as they continue to come to terms with this devastating loss.'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.'