Just 3 Kin At Influencer Kamal Kaur Bhabhi Cremation: ‘Can't Allow UP, Bihar Migrants...'
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Even those who watched and appreciated her non-traditional posts during her lifetime, have now criticised her for posing as a 'Kaur' instead of her original name — Kanchan Kumari.
Social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, aka Kamal Kaur, known for her viral and often controversial Instagram posts, was found dead inside a car in Bathinda. With initial suspicion of a murder, the police have now arrested two accused in the case, identifying them as Jaspreet Singh and Nimratjit Singh. A third accused, Amritpal Singh Mehron, is said to be absconding. Amid the ongoing investigations, Kamal Kaur has been cremated by her family but with only three members in attendance.
Despite having a strong social media presence, with over 4,00,000 followers on Instagram, Kaur's funeral failed to draw the attention of mourners. As per The Tribune, not many were present at the funeral except her family members and a few government personnel, and activists of Sahara Jan Sewa. Kamal Kaur's last rites were performed at Lachhman Colony in Ludhiana, Punjab.
On the other hand, her social media posts, which saw major traction from her followers over the past few days, have invited the ire of activists of radical Sikh organisations, including Nihangs—an order of Sikh warriors who are characterised by blue robes, armed with swords and spears, and decorated turbans. Even those of her followers who so far appreciated her non-traditional posts and videos have started criticising Kaur for not using her original name, i.e., Kanchan Kumari.
A number of the late influencer's posts were inundated with comments in support of her murder and the need for moral policing. Meanwhile, Amritpal Singh Mehron, the key conspirator in the murder case, has taken responsibility for the act. In a now-viral video, Mehron alleged that Kaur had defamed the Sikh tradition and used her name to create obscene content. Issuing a warning to other online creators, he added, 'Our Gurus have given us the surnames of 'Singh' and 'Kaur' and we cannot allow women migrating from UP and Bihar to suffix the title of Kaur. Khalsa never attacks women, but when a woman targets our Takhts and mocks Sikh values, she cannot be spared."
After the killing of Kanchan Kumari (aka Kamal), Amritpal Singh Mehron posted a video explaining the reason behind the act. He showed her obscene videos as evidence and warned other Instagram users posting such content saying they'll face the same fate if they don't stop. He… pic.twitter.com/y5tQrVz5iS — Gagandeep Singh (@Gagan4344) June 13, 2025
With two accused now in police custody, their possible links with Mehron are being investigated. The arrested men have admitted to killing Kaur for uploading 'immoral and vulgar content that hurt the community's sentiments." The 30-year-old influencer runs her Instagram handle under the name Kamal Kaur Bhabhi.
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