The body of a young Haryana model, identified as Sheetal, also known by her stage name Simmi Chaudhry, was tragically discovered in a canal in the Kharkhoda area of Sonipat district on Monday, June 16, 2025. The discovery comes days after she was reported missing from Panipat on June 14. Police suspect foul play, as preliminary observations indicate her throat had been slit, and other injury marks were visible on her body.
Sheetal, who was actively involved in the Haryanvi music industry, had left her residence in Panipat on Saturday, June 14, reportedly for a music album shoot in Ahar village. When she failed to return home, her sister, Neha, filed a missing person’s complaint with the Panipat police.
According to Neha’s statement to the police, she had a video call with Sheetal late on Saturday night. During the call, Sheetal allegedly informed her sister that her former boyfriend, identified as Sunil from Israna, Panipat, had arrived at the shooting location and was assaulting her, attempting to forcibly take her with him. The call abruptly disconnected, and Neha was unable to establish contact with Sheetal thereafter.
Adding to the complexity of the case, Sunil’s car was found partially submerged in the Delhi Parallel Canal in Panipat on Sunday morning. Local residents reportedly rescued him from the vehicle. Sunil was subsequently admitted to a private hospital for treatment, from where he was taken into custody by the police on Monday.
Ajit Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Sonipat, confirmed that the body recovered from the canal matched the description of the missing model, Sheetal, and was identified by her family, partly through distinct tattoos on her hand and chest. He stated that a joint investigation has been launched by police officials from both Sonipat and Panipat districts.
Investigators are probing all angles, including the alleged role of Sunil. Police sources indicate that Sheetal and Sunil had known each other for approximately six months after she worked at his hotel in Karnal. Neha further alleged that Sunil had been pursuing Sheetal for marriage, but Sheetal had distanced herself upon discovering that he was already married with two children.
The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and police are awaiting the detailed report to ascertain the exact cause of death and gather further forensic evidence. The tragic demise of Sheetal has sent shockwaves through the local modelling and music video fraternity in Haryana. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have stated that further action will be taken based on the findings.