Makeup artist shot dead, body found dumped

News, Punjab

The body of a makeup artist of the Punjabi film industry, Geet Brar, 32, was found dumped near Rajpura today with bullet injury marks in the head and neck.

The deceased, who hailed from Moga, was based in Chandigarh. Patiala Superintendent of Police (Investigation) Harvinder Virk said: “Three shots were fired at her from close range, probably with a revolver.” 

Sources said Geet, who lived in a rented accommodation, left with an unidentified man on Tuesday at 5 pm. Her mobile was switched off after 5.30 pm.

The police have questioned two of her women friends. The social media account of the deceased shows her applying makeup to top Punjabi film stars and models.  Actor Binnu Dhillon said: “She was a dedicated artist and was always cheerful.”