Stepmom of Queens girl, 9, found dead in bathtub being questioned

Cops have located and are questioning the stepmother of the 9-year-old Queens girl whose bruised, naked body was found in a dry bathtub, police sources said Saturday.

Stepmom Arjun Samdhi Pardas was the last person to see little Ashdeep Kaur alive, according to witnesses.

Detectives were grilling Pardas at the 102nd Precinct stationhouse after locating her at an acquaintance's home early Saturday.

A woman who shares part of Pardas' house on 112th St. near 101st Ave. in Richmond Hill — including the bathroom — told Ashdeep’s dad that Pardas and his daughter had gone into the bathroom together Friday, according to relatives of the girl.

The stepmother emerged alone and, before leaving the house, told the housemate the girl was still inside, taking a shower. When the housemate went to take a shower about 6 p.m. Friday she discovered the girl’s lifeless body.

An autopsy had been scheduled to determine how Ashdeep died. No charges have been filed.

The cherub-faced girl moved to Queens from India just three months ago. Relatives said that Ashdeep was afraid of her stepmother and claimed she was abused by her.