Kamal Kaur murder sparks outrage: Nihang Amritpal flees, Akal Takht sevadaar defends act

The murder of social media influencer Kamal Kaur has shocked the nation, but what’s even more disturbing is the open justification of her killing by some religious figures. Kamal was allegedly murdered on June 9 by Nihang Amritpal Singh and his two associates after she refused to collaborate on a car advertisement. Her body was discovered two days later in a car in a Bathinda parking lot. Amritpal fled to the UAE shortly after the crime, and a lookout notice has now been issued.Adding fuel to the controversy, Akal Takht’s senior sevadaar Giani Malkit Singh reportedly suggested that Kamal’s murder was justified, as she had "defamed religion" through her videos. This has raised serious concerns about religious extremism and the misuse of faith to justify violence.Meanwhile, prominent YouTubers Deepika Luthra and Jatti Aurat have received death threats from Khalistani group Babar Khalsa International for condemning the murder. Deepika has deactivated her Instagram account and removed all controversial content. One person has been arrested in connection with these threats.Key questions remain: Can murder be legitimized in the name of religion? How did the accused escape the country so easily? And why is religious leadership silent—or worse, supportive—of such barbarity?

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