BATHINDA: Punjab Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of social media influencer Kamal Kaur was found inside a parked car near Adesh Medical University in Bathinda on Wednesday night.
Kaur, whose real name was Kanchan Kumari and known by her social media name Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, was a resident of Ludhiana with over 3.83 lakh followers on Instagram. She was known for regularly posting reels, some of which had attracted controversy.
According to police sources, she was likely killed elsewhere and her body transported in a car, registered in Ludhiana district, before being left in the parking area of the medical university.
A foul smell reportedly alerted people nearby, who then informed the police.
Senior Superintendent of Police (Bathinda) Amneet Kondal said a forensic team has been called in to assist with the investigation.
"Prima facie there seems something fishy and FIR under murder charges is being registered," she said.
Neel Kamal writes about sustainable agriculture, environment, cli...
Read MoreNeel Kamal writes about sustainable agriculture, environment, climate change for The Times of India. His incisive and comprehensive reporting about over a year-long farmers' struggle against farm laws at the borders of the national capital won laurels. He is an alumunus of Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology.
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