‘Those who defame religions…must be stopped': Akal Takht head granthi Giani Malkit Singh on influencer Kanchan Kumari's murder
The Akal Takht Sahib's head granthi, Giani Malkit Singh, on Monday justified the recent murder of Punjabi social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, also known as Kamal Kaur or 'Kamal Kaur Bhabhi', stating that the act was 'appropriate' in light of her alleged role in promoting obscenity.
In a statement to the media, Giani Malkit Singh said, 'Those who defame religions by spreading vulgarity under false identities must be stopped. Such actions are against the principles of our faith.' He further asserted that similar incidents have occurred in the past and urged youth to avoid listening to obscene content.
Kumari's body was found inside a car in the parking area of Adesh University in Bathinda on June 11. Two suspects, Jaspreet Singh and Nimratjit Singh, have been arrested while the main accused, Amritpal Singh Mehron, is reported to have fled to the UAE, as per the police.
According to police reports, Mehron had previously warned other influencers in the state as well. Influencer Deepika Luthra from Amritsar allegedly received death threats from Mehron over her 'double meaning content,' prompting the police to assign her two armed guards and round-the-clock protection.
In her statement, Deepika Luthra said, 'I had stopped making such content and even apologised, but Amritpal continues to target me.'
Meanwhile, singer Mika Singh condemned Kumari's murder, saying, 'Is this something we should be proud of? I am a Sikh and proud of my community, but this is not our tradition. Two Nihangs murdered a woman—should they be applauded for it?'
Calling for immediate action, Mika Singh added, 'Our community has always stood for protecting others, not killing unarmed women. If someone is doing wrong, go to the authorities. Murder is utterly condemnable.'
He urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to take strict action, saying, 'No one has the right to take someone's life. That's what the police and courts are for.'
Kumari had reportedly quit her bank job to pursue a career on social media, gaining lakhs of followers for her bold content. She had previously received threats from alleged terrorist Arsh Dalla.
Mehron allegedly lured Kumari to Bathinda under the pretext of shooting a promotional video.
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