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United News of India
an hour 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
Mint
5 hours ago
- Mint
Kamal Kaur Bhabhi killed for ‘vulgar' videos: Check how Amritpal Singh Mehron planned to ‘teach her a lesson'
Bathinda Police have arrested two men, Jaspreet Singh and Nimratjit Singh, for the murder of Kanchan Kumari, popularly known as Kamal Kaur Bhabhi. The social media influencer was found dead in a car near Adesh University at Bhucho Kalan in Bathinda. Kanchan Kumari was a popular social media influencer with lakhs of followers. Both the accused are said to be Nihangs. Nihangs are a warrior sect in Sikhism. They are recognised for their distinctive blue attire, traditional arms and elaborately-adorned turbans. The accused, however, were not wearing the traditional dress when they allegedly committed the crime. A third man, Amritpal Singh Mehron, a self-styled Sikh radical leader, is still on the run. "The key conspirator, Amritpal Singh, had previously cautioned her to stop posting 'vulgar' videos and had planned to teach her a lesson. He, along with others, hatched a conspiracy and they strangled her to death at an isolated location on Tuesday," said Bathinda SSP Amneet Kondal. According to police, Kanchan was strangled with a waistband inside her car. The motive behind the murder appears to be 'unauthorised moral policing'. The accused claimed that Kanchan's content on social media was immoral and hurt community sentiments. A few days before the murder, Mehron had contacted Kanchan for a paid promotional event and asked her to come to Bathinda. "He visited again the next day and convinced her to visit Bathinda. On June 9, he contacted her again and she agreed, and after 11 pm that night, her mother lost all contact with her,' the SSP added. She left her home in Ludhiana on June 9 with Jaspreet and Nimratjit. A few hours later, she was killed in her own car. Kanchan had received threats in the past for posting bold content. Last October, a terrorist named Arsh Dalla also warned her to stop sharing such videos. Police acted quickly after a radical Sikh group claimed responsibility for the murder on social media. Her body was found in a decomposed state. Investigations are ongoing to find the third accused and ensure justice. Amritpal Singh Mehron shared the police statement on his Instagram channel. His defiant reaction can be translated to, 'The winds may try to decide who shines, but only the lamp with strength within will truly burn.' Meanwhile, some of his followers are posting with the hashtag #westandwithamritpalsingh.
Mint
a day ago
- Mint
Controversial Instagram influencer Kamal Kaur Bhabhi found dead in suspected murder: Check her last mysterious post
In a shocking incident in Bathinda, Punjab, police have launched a murder investigation after the body of a social media influencer was found inside a parked car near Adesh Medical University on Wednesday night. The deceased, Kanchan Kumari, known to her over 3.84 lakh Instagram followers as 'Kamal Kaur Bhabhi', was well-known for her regular content and often made headlines for sharing bold photos and videos that challenged conservative social norms. Locals reported a foul smell coming from the car parked in the university's lot along the Bathinda-Chandigarh highway. When police arrived and searched the vehicle, they discovered the body of a woman aged around 30 to 35 years. The car was registered in Ludhiana, where Kaur lived. Officials suspect she may have been killed elsewhere and then moved in the car to the spot where she was found. Senior police officers, including SSP Amneet Kondal and SP City Narinder Singh, confirmed that a murder case is being registered. A forensic team has been brought in to assist with the investigation. Kamal Kaur's family has been informed. The discovery has caused a stir in the area, as Kamal was a well-known face on social media. Police are thoroughly investigating the matter to identify the culprits and understand the motive behind her suspected murder. The influencer's last Instagram post was mysterious. She wrote, 'No emotion, no love, no f*ck. Bachia hoya taan bas shakk shakk shakk (what's left is just doubt, doubt and doubt).' Many social media users commented on the photo after the news of her alleged murder had gone viral. Not everyone posted kind remarks. 'Milgea fame?? bc Zindgi nu mjak bna rakhea c ('Got fame?? Bloody hell, you had turned life into a joke),' wrote one user. 'The dirt is less now,' came from another user.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Mystery as influencer is found dead in the back of a car in university parking lot two days after heading to a promotional event
Police in India have launched a murder probe after a controversial influencer was found dead in the back of a car two days after heading to a promotional event. Kanchan Kumari, famous for stirring controversy with her videos posted to her nearly 400,000 followers, was tragically found dead on Wednesday night in a car park at Adesh Medical University in Bathinda, Punjab province, India. Locals called the police after reporting a foul smell coming from the car. Police found and identified the body after searching the car, which was registered to an address in Ludhiana, a city around 80 miles away. The cops' investigation revealed she had left her home on Monday, telling her family she was travelling to Bathinda to attend a promotional event. But her family reportedly told cops they hadn't heard from her since. Local media reported that CCTV footage showed a man driving the car Kumari's body was found. It was reported that the video shows the man parking the car before walking away. Officials believe she may have been killed somewhere else, before being moved to the university's car park. Narendra Singh, Superintendent of Police for Ludhiana, said: 'Last night, a woman's body was found in the parking lot of Adesh Hospital in Bathinda. '[She] was a well-known social media influencer, known for posting videos using obscene language. We are investigating the matter from all aspects.' Singh added: 'Due to the advanced stage of decomposition, it is currently not possible to determine the presence of any injury marks. 'The body has been sent to Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Civil Hospital for post-mortem.' He also said that the number plates attached to her car appeared to be fake. It comes after another popular social media influencer's cause of death was revealed following her passing just two days before her 25th birthday. Misha Agrawal the founder of Mish Cosmetics passed away on April 24. A notification of her death on her Instagram page revealed the heartache of her loss. Agrawal's sister released a statement on Instagram Tuesday, confirming she died by suicide after feeling 'worthless' over not reaching 1million followers. She wrote: 'My little baby sister had built her world around Instagram and her followers, with a single goal of reaching 1 million followers and gaining loving fans. 'When her followers started decreasing, she became distraught and felt worthless. Since April, she had been deeply depressed, often hugging me and crying, saying…'what will I do If my followers decrease? My career will be over.' 'I tried to console her, explaining that this isn't her entire world, It's just a side job, and if it doesn't work out, it's not the end. I reminded her of her talents.' 'I advised her to view Instagram as mere entertainment and not let it consume her. I urged her to focus on her happiness and let go of anxiety and depression. 'Unfortunately, my little sister didn't listen and became so consumed by Instagram and followers that she left our world forever. Tragically, she became so overwhelmed that she took her own life, leaving our family devastated.'
India.com
a day ago
- India.com
Who Was Kamal Kaur Bhabhi? Punjab Influencer Found Dead In Car, Police Suspect Murder
Social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, popularly known as 'Kamal Kaur Bhabhi,' was found dead inside a parked car at Adesh Hospital in Bhucho, Bathinda, on Wednesday evening, June 11, 2025, with police suspecting murder, authorities confirmed on Thursday. Discovery Of The Body The influencer's body, aged 30, was found inside the back seat of a deserted car after hospital staff complained about a stench, the Bathinda police said. Superintendent of Police (City) Narinder Singh informed, "Due to advanced decomposition, injury marks are not yet identifiable. The body has been sent to Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Civil Hospital for a post-mortem to determine the cause of death." #WATCH | Punjab | Body of Ludhiana-based social media influencer, Kanchan Kumari, alias Kamal Kaur, found in her own car, in Bathinda. SP Bathinda, Narinder Singh says, "Yesterday evening, we received a call that a car was parked in Adesh Hospital and some foul smell was coming… — ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2025 Who Was Kamal Kaur? Kanchan, a resident of Lachman Colony in Ludhiana, had a verified Instagram account with 383,000 followers and 1,351 posts, and was active across multiple social media platforms. Months earlier, she faced public criticism from an overseas-based gangster for allegedly using objectionable language in her content, police sources revealed to The Tribune. Investigation Underway SP Singh added that Kanchan departed Ludhiana on June 9 to attend a promotional show in Bathinda and then lost contact with her family. "The family of the victim has been alerted and further legal action will be taken based on their affidavits," he said in a press conference. Investigators believe that she was killed somewhere else and then her body was thrown into the car. "Preliminary indications go in the direction of foul play," a police officer told ANI. Public And Social Media Response The news has created shockwaves among Kanchan's online public, with X users such as @PunjabPulse mourning and calling for justice. "Death of Kamal Kaur Bhabhi is tragic. Police need to work speedily," was one of the posts. The news has brought back into focus issues of the safety of social media influencers, particularly women, in light of online threats. Subsequent Steps Police are waiting for the post-mortem report to ascertain the cause of death and are also checking CCTV footage around the hospital to track the movement of the vehicle. The probe is also investigating Kanchan's recent activity and any connection with the gangster's threat. While Bathinda weeps for the loss of a public figure online, authorities have promised a proper investigation into suspected murder.
