In a chilling turn of events, social media influencer Kamal Kaur, whose real name was Kanchan Kumari, was found dead in the rear seat of a parked car outside Adesh Hospital in Bhucho, Bathinda, on Wednesday evening. The 30-year-old influencer, widely known online as Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, had over 3.83 lakh followers on Instagram and was a well-known figure in the Punjabi social media space.
Police have launched a full-scale investigation, treating the incident as a suspected murder.
📍 Timeline of Events
According to Superintendent of Police (City) Narinder Singh, Kanchan, a resident of Lachman Colony in Ludhiana, left for Bathinda on June 9 to attend a promotional event. Her family reportedly lost contact with her shortly after she departed.
On Wednesday, the Bathinda Police were alerted to a foul smell emanating from a parked vehicle in the hospital's premises. Upon inspection, the decomposing body of the influencer was discovered in the backseat.
Due to the advanced state of decomposition, officers were unable to determine any visible injuries. The body has been sent to Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Civil Hospital for a post-mortem to ascertain the cause of death.
🔍 Murder or Message?
Preliminary investigations strongly point toward homicide. Police sources indicated that the woman may have been murdered elsewhere and her body later dumped in the vehicle near the hospital to avoid detection.
The case takes a darker turn given Kanchan’s history of online harassment. In October 2024, she was reportedly threatened by Canada-based Khalistani gangster Arsh Dalla, who took offense to what he termed as "objectionable language" in her videos. While no direct link has been established yet between these threats and her death, the international angle is being explored by authorities.
📱 Who Was Kamal Kaur?
Behind the popular Instagram handle Kamal Kaur Bhabhi was Kanchan Kumari, a vibrant and outspoken social media creator known for her bold personality and unapologetic style. With 1,351 posts and a steadily growing follower base, she had carved out a niche for herself in the Punjabi digital entertainment scene.
Kaur’s content, however, had not been without controversy. Her use of strong language and blunt expression drew both fans and critics, often sparking heated debate online. This intense visibility may have made her a target—not just for online trolling but possibly something far more sinister.
Her last post, uploaded three days before her death, featured a simple photo of her in a black t-shirt. What once seemed like another everyday update now stands as a haunting digital memorial.
🛑 A Growing Pattern of Threats to Influencers
The tragic death of Kamal Kaur is not an isolated case. As influencers grow in visibility, so do their risks—especially in an era where cyberbullying, doxxing, and cross-border threats have become alarmingly frequent.
The incident has raised serious questions about the safety of public figures and the lack of effective security mechanisms for individuals who receive online threats, especially when those threats originate from overseas extremist elements.
🚨 The Investigation Continues
Law enforcement is now gathering statements from Kanchan’s family and friends while analyzing her digital footprint for any clues. Surveillance footage from the area is also being reviewed. Authorities have stated they are keeping all angles open, including the possibility of a planned assassination disguised as an abandonment.
A senior official remarked, “We are treating this as a high-priority case given her public profile and the history of threats. If there is any organized network behind this, we intend to uncover it.”
💬 Final Thoughts
The death of Kamal Kaur is a stark reminder that behind the selfies and reels, influencers live real lives with real dangers. Her story, like that of so many other creators, reflects the volatile intersection of digital fame and real-world consequences. As the police work to unravel the mystery behind her untimely demise, one hopes that justice will be swift and the truth uncovered.
More importantly, this tragedy should serve as a wake-up call to strengthen legal protections for content creators, especially women, who face disproportionate online threats.
For now, a vibrant voice has been silenced—her final words forever frozen on her Instagram page.
May she rest in peace.
