Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Murder Justified Over Content, Sparks Controversy
A social media influencer named Kanchan Kumari was murdered, and the head granthi of Akal Takht stated the act was appropriate given her online content.
The main suspect fled to the UAE.
Two other people were arrested.
Singer Mika Singh disagreed, calling for legal action.
The influencer had previously gained popularity online after leaving her bank job to create content.
This event raises questions about free speech and online content.
Akal Takht's head granthi justified the murder of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari.
The murder occurred in Bathinda, Punjab, with the main suspect fleeing to the UAE.
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder.
Singer Mika Singh condemned the murder and called for legal action.
The victim was a social media influencer known for her content.
- Who
- Amritpal Singh Mehron (main suspect), Jaspreet Singh and Nimratjit Singh (arrested), Mika Singh, Giani Malkit Singh.
- What
- Murder of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari (Kamal Kaur Bhabhi).
- When
- June 11th, with arrests following.
- Where
- Bathinda, Punjab, India; suspect fled to UAE.
- Why
- Murder allegedly motivated by the victim's online content, which some considered obscene.
Freedom of Expression
Societal Values
Content Creation
Freedom of Expression
Content creators should have freedom to express themselves.
Societal Values
Content should respect social and religious values.
Violence
Freedom of Expression
Murders are not justified.
Societal Values
Violence can be justified in cases of perceived indecency.
- Victim
- Kanchan Kumari (Kamal Kaur Bhabhi)
- Main Suspect
- Amritpal Singh Mehron
- Arrested
- Jaspreet Singh, Nimratjit Singh
- Motive
- Objectionable content
- Location of Suspect
- UAE
- Justification
- Akal Takht's head granthi
- Condemnation
- Mika Singh
Sources
Amritpal Singh Mehron, key accused in influencer Kanchan Kumari’s murder, fled to UAE hours after crime: Police
Influencer Kanchan Kumari Murder: Alleged Mastermind Amritpal Fled To UAE, Says Punjab Police
Social media influencer murder: Key accused fled to UAE hours after murder, says police
Influencer Kamal Kaur Bhabhi’s murder: Police custody of two accused extended by 3 days
Punjab influencer murder: Key accused fled to UAE hours after murder, says police
Influencer Kanchan Kumari strangled in pre-planned murder, accused fled to UAE hours after crime
Haryana Model's Throat Slit, Body Dumped In Canal In Sonipat
Punjab Influencer Murder Case: Key Accused Amritpal Singh Fled To UAE Hours After Crime
