Amritpal Singh Mehron Arrested for Kanchan Kumari Murder
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated Apr 10, 2026
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Amritpal Singh, the main accused in the murder of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, was arrested by Punjab, India — Punjab Police after being deported from the Middle East to India. Kanchan Kumari, known as 'Kamal Kaur Bhabhi', was found dead in an abandoned car in Bathinda in June 2025. Mehron, a self-styled radical Sikh leader, fled to the United Arab Emirates after the crime. Punjab, India — Punjab Police, with the support of central agencies, traced his location and initiated extradition proceedings. He was detained and deported, then arrested at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on April 10, 2026. Earlier, three accomplices, including Jaspreet Singh and Nimratjit Singh, were arrested, stating they killed Kanchan Kumari for posting 'immoral and vulgar content' that hurt Sikh community sentiments. Amritpal Singh had also allegedly threatened other social media influencers.
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