Arrest of Amritpal Singh Meharon in Kanchan Kumari Murder Case

Major Development in Kanchan Kumari Murder Case

Amritpal Singh Meharon, the primary suspect in the murder of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, also known as 'Kamal Kaur Bhabhi', has been apprehended in Dubai and brought back to India. Following the murder, he had fled the country.

Details of the Case

In a significant update regarding the murder case of Kanchan Kumari, it has been confirmed that Amritpal Singh Meharon was arrested in Dubai and subsequently returned to India. He had been on the run since the incident, which prompted a prolonged search by law enforcement.

Circumstances of the Murder

Investigations revealed that Kanchan Kumari was strangled, and her body was discovered in a car in Bathinda. With the arrest of the main suspect, authorities are optimistic that further critical revelations may emerge in this shocking case.

Arrest Details

Reports indicate that Amritpal Singh Meharon was captured in the Middle East (UAE) and handed over to Punjab police after being deported. The operation involved the counter-intelligence team.

Fleeing After the Crime

Following the murder in June 2025, Meharon escaped to Dubai. The police had issued a lookout circular against him and declared him a fugitive on February 7. Additionally, a Red Corner Notice was issued through Interpol.

Background of the Victim

Kanchan Kumari, a 30-year-old social media influencer, gained fame online as Kamal Kaur Bhabhi. She was found dead on June 9, 2025, with her body located in an abandoned vehicle in a parking area in Bathinda. Investigations confirmed that she had been strangled.

Previous Arrests in the Case

Law enforcement had previously arrested two suspects, Jaspreet Singh from Moga and Nimratjeet Singh from Tarn Taran. During questioning, they revealed that they killed Kanchan due to her content allegedly hurting community sentiments.

Controversial Video Emerges

After the murder, a video surfaced on social media where Meharon purportedly claimed that Kanchan's murder was carried out by his associates. He also warned other social media creators against producing 'offensive content'. According to police, Amritpal Singh Meharon presented himself as a radical leader and has been implicated in threatening two other female social media influencers in Punjab.