The murder of popular Punjabi social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, also known as Kamal Kaur Bhabi or ‘Queen’, has triggered strong reactions across Punjab. Giani Malkit Singh, head granthi of the Akal Takht Sahib, on Tuesday condemned vulgar content on social media and said those defaming religions through such means “should face consequences.”
Speaking in Punjabi to reporters, Singh stated, “The Guru has always given a message to stay away from vulgarity and such songs, regardless of their religion – Hindu, Sikh or Muslim. But there are some people who indulge in this. Nothing wrong has happened (because) those who change their names and try to defame the Sikh community must be stopped.”
He urged the youth to stay away from such content, citing past incidents as a warning sign. His comments came days after the decomposed body of 27-year-old Kumari was found in a parked car at the Adesh Medical University campus in Bathinda on June 11.
Investigation Into Kanchan Kumari’s Murder Widens
Kumari, a resident of Ludhiana, was known for her bold and controversial online presence, with over 3.83 lakh followers on Instagram. Her videos often featured explicit language, which led to multiple online controversies.
Initial police investigations suggest she may have been strangled elsewhere, and her body later abandoned inside a car with a fake number plate in the university parking lot. Locals had alerted authorities after noticing a foul smell from the vehicle.
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Senior Superintendent of Police Amneet Kondal said, “We are looking at every possible lead — nothing can be confirmed at this point.” Kumari had last contacted her parents on June 9, informing them she was headed to Bathinda for a promotional event. She went off the radar soon after.
Authorities also noted that the influencer had previously received threats from Canada-based designated terrorist Arsh Dalla, who warned her against posting “inappropriate” content. While the threat is being examined, other motives are under investigation.
On June 13, two suspects — Jaspreet Singh (32) of Moga and Nimratjit Singh (21) of Tarn Taran — were arrested. Police also confirmed that Amritpal Singh Mehron, the alleged key accused, had fled to the UAE shortly after the murder. Two more of Mehron’s associates, including Ranjit Singh, have also been named in the FIR, and efforts are underway to arrest them.
