Who was RJ Simran Singh, found dead in her Gurgaon apartment?

Simran Singh, a popular freelance radio jockey and social media influencer from Jammu, was found dead in her Gurugram apartment on Thursday, December 26. With nearly seven lakh followers on Instagram, the 25-year-old influencer was affectionately known as ‘Jammu Ki Dhadkan’ (Heartbeat of Jammu) by her fans.

She is renowned for her engaging radio presence and significant influence online. Her last Instagram post, dated December 13, showed no signs of distress, making her sudden passing even more shocking. In her last reel on Instagram, she wrote, “Just a girl with endless giggles and her gown, taking over the beach.”

According to reports, Simran was found dead in her Sector 47 apartment while a friend who was staying with her alerted the police after discovering her body. The police suspect the matter to be a case of suicide and the body has been handed over to her family.

Tributes have poured in for Simran from her fans and the Jammu and Kashmir community. Key leaders like Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) chief Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed their heartfelt condolences. They praised Simran’s ‘voice and charm’ for reflecting the spirit of the state and acknowledged her contribution to the region’s cultural fabric.

On X, the official handle of JKNC wrote, “Dr Farooq Abdullah, President of the JKNC, and Vice President and Chief Minister @OmarAbdullah along with Deputy CM @Surinderch55 have expressed profound grief over the tragic & untimely demise of Simran Singh, popularly known as RJ Simran and lovingly referred to as ‘Jammu ki Dhadkan.’”

Dr. Farooq Abdullah, President of the JKNC, and Vice President and Chief Minister @OmarAbdullah along with Deputy CM @Surinderch55 have expressed profound grief over the tragic & untimely demise of Simran Singh, popularly known as RJ Simran and lovingly referred to as “Jammu ki…

— JKNC (@JKNC_) December 26, 2024

“Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah extended their heartfelt condolences to Simran’s family, friends, and countless fans during this difficult time. They prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength to her loved ones to bear this unimaginable loss,” it added.

The post read further, “Simran’s voice and charm resonated with the spirit of Jammu and Kashmir. Her contribution to the cultural fabric of our region will always be remembered.”