Who was Kamal Kaur, the controversial Punjabi influencer found dead in Bathinda?
Kamal Kaur
, a popular
Punjabi influencer
was found dead in a car on Wednesday night near
Adesh Medical University
in
Bathinda
Kaur was a resident of Ludhiana and had more than 3.8 lakh followers on social media. She had posted 1,351 times on Instagram. She was known for her funny, often controversial, Instagram Reels.
Bathinda Police
, in a post on X, said that a foul smell had begun emanating from the car. However, the post did not mention Kaur by name.
'The police party immediately reached the spot and upon investigation, discovered the body of a lady inside the vehicle. The forensic team has also reached the spot and is conducting a thorough examination. Legal action is being initiated based on the findings. All facts related to the case will be investigated, and the culprits will be traced,' a police officer said.
— BathindaPolice (@BathindaPolice)
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Preliminary police investigation suggests it is a case of murder.
Speaking to the media, Bathinda SP (City) Narinder Singh said, 'Prima facie, it appears someone abandoned the car here after committing the crime. The post-mortem report will provide clarity. The car appears to bear fake registration number plates, and we are seeking details from the transport authorities.'
Who was Kamal Kaur?
Kaur's real name was Kanchan Kumari and was in her mid-30s, according to a report in The Tribune. As per an October report by the same publication, Kaur had received threats from Canada-based Khalistani
Arsh Dalla
, who had reportedly asked her to stop posting inappropriate videos.
Kaur had faced criticism in the past for Instagram posts and videos that included foul language. Her last Instagram post was shared three days ago.
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