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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Time of India
Social media influencer killed in ‘moral policing' attack, say Punjab Police
Bathinda: Social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, known as Kamal Kaur 'Bhabhi', was murdered in what police described as an act of "moral policing" and arrested two suspects and are searching for the alleged mastermind. The body of the 25-year-old popular Instagram personality with 3.83 lakh followers was found in a car parked outside Adesh Medical University here late Wednesday night. Superintendent of police (SSP) Amneet Kondal said Amritpal Singh of Mehron village in Moga district conspired to kill her, angered by her alleged vulgar and obscene online content. Mehron, who had previously warned the influencer, approached her on June 7 and 8 at her Ludhiana home, ostensibly to promote a video related to cars. On June 9, Mehron dispatched associates Jaspreet Singh and Nimratjit Singh in a SUV to bring Kamal Kaur to Bathinda. She travelled in her own Hyundai Eon, trailed by the suspects. Near Bathinda, the group stopped at a car workshop. Police said Jaspreet and Nimratjit confronted Kamal Kaur, demanding she stop uploading "vulgar videos" and using "Kaur" with her name. Subsequently, the two men joined Kamal Kaur in her car. It was then that Jaspreet Singh allegedly strangled her with a piece of cloth, leaving her body on the rear seat, according to the SSP. The car was later parked in the Adesh University car park. Kamal Kaur was unmarried and lived with her two sisters, two brothers and mother after the death of her father one-and-a-half years ago. The SSP confirmed that Kamal Kaur was killed on the night of June 9-10. Jaspreet Singh and Nimratjit Singh were arrested late Thursday. Police are on the hunt for Amritpal Singh Mehron, who remains at large. A case of murder and destruction of evidence was registered against the three. Police said Amritpal Singh and Nimratjit Singh were previously involved in a 2021 "moral policing" case in Barnala district. BOX Man who ordered the hit contested polls, against 'obscene content' Amritpal Singh from Mehron village in Moga district faces a murder charge as a conspirator in the Kamal Kaur case. He also has two criminal cases at Dhanaula police station in Barnala district, one for threatening a producer accused of "obscene songs" in 2021 and another in Amritsar for allegedly vandalising folk dancer statues near the Golden Temple in 2020. Mehron unsuccessfully contested the 2022 assembly elections as an SAD (Amritsar) candidate from the Tarn Taran constituency. His 2022 election affidavit stated he completed a diploma in diesel mechanics from ITI, Moga, in 2014 after Class XII (non-medical) from DM College Moga, and worked as a diesel mechanic. Mehron leads a self-styled organisation, 'Qaum De Rakhe', and has recently targeted social media influencers posting "obscene content". He had previously threatened both Kamal Kaur and Deepika Luthra over their content, also warning Kamal against using "Kaur" with her name. MSID:: 121827555 413 | Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
United News of India
13 hours ago
- United News of India
Police arrest 2 in influencer murder case
Chandigarh, June 13 (UNI) The Bathinda police have arrested two persons in social media influencer Kanchan Kumari aka Kamal Kaur murder case. Sources said that the arrested have been identified as Jaspreet Singh Mehron and Nimrajit Singh Harike, who are the aides of Nihang Amritpal Singh Mehron. Amritpal Singh Mehron had reportedly claimed responsibility for the murder alleging that the controversial social media influencer had used 'Kaur' to defame Sikh history and culture. Kanchan's body was found in a car parked in a hospital on Wednesday night. UNI GS MR
NDTV
a day ago
- NDTV
Who Was Kamal Kaur, Punjabi Influencer Found Dead In Parked Car In Punjab
Social media influencer Kamal Kaur was found dead in the back seat of a car parked at Adesh Medical University, Punjab, late Wednesday night. The vehicle, registered in Ludhiana, had been stationary in the parking lot for days. A foul smell coming from the car led to a complaint, following which police reached the spot and made the grim discovery. "We found a woman's body in the back seat. She was later identified as Kanchan Kumari alias Kamal Kaur, aged around 30, a resident of Ludhiana," said Bathinda SP Narendra Singh. Police said Kamal Kaur had informed her family on June 9 that she was travelling to Bathinda for a promotional gig. Since then, she hadn't been in touch. Authorities are now probing the circumstances surrounding her death. Who Was Kamal Kaur? Kamal Kaur, whose real name was Kanchan Kumari, was a digital creator and Punjabi actress based in Chandigarh. Originally from Ludhiana, Punjab, she was believed to be in her mid-30s. She studied at Panjab University and lived in Chandigarh at the time of her death. She was a content creator on YouTube and was widely followed on Instagram, where she had over 3.85 lakh followers. Ms Kaur was known for her funny videos and bold online persona, though she had often faced criticism for using foul language in her content. Her last social media post, uploaded before her disappearance on June 9, carried a cryptic caption: "No emotion, no love, no f**k. Only doubt doubt doubt is left." Last year, Ms Kaur received death threats from Canada-based gangster and designated terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill, alias Arsh Dalla, for allegedly posting "inappropriate" content and using foul language. "This is ruining the image of our community. Punjab's youth are being spoiled. If one person dies because of this, no one will care," he was heard saying in an October 2024 audio clip reported by News18 Punjab. He accused Ms Kaur of "spreading filth" on social media and threatened to harm her family if she did not take down her videos. Arsh Dalla is a known aide of slain Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and has been linked to terror activities in India.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business Standard
Punjabi influencer Kamal Kaur found dead inside abandoned car in Bathinda
Punjabi influencer Kamal Kaur, missing since June 9, was found dead in a parked car in Bathinda with police launching a murder investigation and probing possible threats New Delhi Kanchan Kumari, a Punjabi social media influencer known online as Kamal Kaur, was found dead inside a parked car in Bathinda, Punjab, police said on Thursday. Residents near Adesh University alerted authorities after noticing a foul odour coming from a stationary vehicle. Police discovered her body in the rear seat. 'It appears some unidentified persons left the body in the car here after murdering her,' said Bathinda Superintendent of Police (City) Narinder Singh. Influencer went missing en route to event Kaur, a 30-year-old resident of Ludhiana, had been missing since 9 June. She had informed her mother that she was travelling to Bathinda for a promotional event but lost contact soon after, according to Bathinda police. Police confirmed that a murder case has been registered and investigations are underway. CCTV footage shows suspect and fake number plate According to The Indian Express, CCTV footage shows the car, which is registered in Ludhiana, entering the parking lot early on 10 June. A turbaned man was seen driving the vehicle and walking away afterward. The vehicle was later found to have a fake number plate. Kaur's online presence and alleged threats Kaur was a prominent content creator, known for her comedic videos under the Instagram handle 'Kamal Kaur Bhabhi', which had 384,000 followers. Her YouTube channel, 'Funny Bhabhi', had 236,000 subscribers. Her content, often humorous and occasionally provocative, attracted both admiration and criticism. Media reports indicate that in 2024, she was allegedly warned by individuals claiming ties to Canada-based Khalistani extremist Arsh Dalla. She was told to stop posting what they deemed 'vulgar' content. No formal complaint was filed at the time, according to The Indian Express. Police probe motives, await post-mortem report Police are investigating whether Kaur had received recent threats or was involved in any disputes, either personal or professional. Her body has been sent for post-mortem, and authorities continue to gather evidence to determine the cause and motive behind the suspected murder.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Influencer Found Dead in Parked Car Outside University After Police Respond to 'Foul Smell' Coming from Vehicle: Reports
An influencer in India has been found dead inside a car parked outside a medical university in Bathinda, according to multiple local reports The victim has been identified as content creator Kamal Kaur, who had 385,000 followers on Instagram, per outlets including The Times of India Police said officers had responded to reports about "a foul smell" coming from "a parked vehicle in the parking area" of Adesh Hospital, an X post statedAn influencer in India has been found dead inside a parked car outside a medical school, according to multiple local reports. On Wednesday, June 11, Bathinda Police confirmed officers had responded to reports of "a foul smell" coming from "a parked vehicle in the parking area" of Adesh Hospital in Bathinda, per an X post. The location is a private medical university in Bhucho Kalan. The post stated that officers had "discovered the body of a lady inside the vehicle," adding that a "thorough examination" was now being conducted. The victim, a resident of Ludhiana, was identified as social media influencer Kamal Kaur, whose real name is Kanchan Kumari, per local outlets The Times of India, the Hindustan Times, and India Today. She used the name Kamal Kaur Bhabhi on social media and had 385,000 followers on Instagram, as well as 236,000 subscribers on YouTube. The victim was believed to be in her mid-30s, according to the Hindustan Times. Per India Today and the Hindustan Times, Kumari and her family had received threats last year that warned her to stop posting "inappropriate" videos online. The Times of India noted that Kumari had "attracted controversy" with some of her posts. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amneet Konda said, 'We are looking at every possible lead — nothing can be confirmed at this point,' per India Today. The outlet stated that police sources noted that while they were taking the previous threats seriously, officers were examining all angles. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. India Today noted that the murder may not have occurred at the university, citing preliminary investigations, adding that the victim may have been killed elsewhere before her body was placed in the car in the parking lot. The car's license plate was found to be fake, the publication added. Police are treating Kumari's death as a murder case, according to the Hindustan Times. Bathinda Police didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information. Read the original article on People
