Lookout notice for 2nd suspect; victim strangulated, no rape, reveals autopsy

The Bathinda police today issued a lookout circular for Ranjit Singh of Sohal village in Tarn Taran district, another suspect in the murder of social media influencer Kanchan Rani, popularly known as Kamal Kaur Bhabhi.

Cops believe he may attempt to flee abroad.

Earlier, a lookout circular had been issued for Amritpal Singh Mehron, the alleged mastermind in the case. Two of his alleged accomplices, Jaspreet Singh and Nimaratjeet Singh, are in police custody. Another unidentified suspect is on the run. According to the police, Mehron has fled to the UAE and the deportation process is being followed. Bathinda SSP Amneet Kondal said four of the five identified accused were “Nihangs”.

No rape: Postmortem report

The SSP said as per the postmortem report, the influencer was not raped. “The postmortem report does not mention rape. The body was in such a decomposed state that it was even difficult to determine whether she had been sexually assaulted. The report concluded that she died of strangulation. The viscera report is awaited.”

Social media content was not objectionable: Mother

Girija Devi, mother of Kanchan, said she had no knowledge of any threats or warnings issued by Amritpal to her daughter. “We are shocked and devastated. My daughter never posted anything offensive on social media. I used to see her content,” Girija told The Tribune. She further said that the body had decomposed, thus the cremation was done in Bathinda.

Sikhs protect women, not harm them: Mika

Bollywood singer Mika Singh, in a video message, strongly condemned the murder. He urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to take swift and strict action in the matter. Mika said such violence was wrong and against Sikh values. He added that true Sikhs protect women, not harm them.

Sleazy video goes viral

A sleazy video, purportedly featuring the victim, has surfaced on social media. A male voice can also be heard in the clip.

Youth arrested for threatening another vlogger

Amritsar: The Amritsar police have arrested a resident of Patiala, Ramandeep Singh, in connection with threats to Amritsar-based social media influencer Deepika Luthra. Though a police official confirmed his arrest, senior police officials were tight-lipped over the development and are likely to hold a press conference on the issue tomorrow.

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