After Akal Takht head granthi Giani Malkit Singh justified the killing of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, aka Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, Independent Faridkot Member of Parliament (MP) Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa has also endorsed the act, calling it a “sacrifice by Amritpal Singh Mehron for the Sikh Panth”.
Khalsa, accompanied by jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s father Tarsem Singh, visited Mehron village in Moga and met the family of the prime accused. Both belong to the Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De).
Khalsa said, “Ninety per cent of the people believe it was a justified act. What is there to condemn? He has ruined his own life too. He is absconding, can’t go home, and may face 20 years in jail. No one does such a thing happily. This is his sacrifice for the Panth.”
The Faridkot MP added that he would raise the matter in the Lok Sabha, demanding a law to restrict objectionable online content, suggesting it be visible only to followers. He also claimed that his intervention led to the release of Mehron’s father and sister from custody.
Khalsa criticised the government, saying, “Those who act for the Sikh cause are sent to Dibrugarh (jail), while those misleading the Panth get security and state support.”
Don’t harass the family: MP Amritpal’s father Tarsem Singh
Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s father, Tarsem Singh, told The Tribune that while he did not endorse the killing, Mehron acted out of concern. “I only request that the family should not be harassed. Sometimes circumstances push people to such extremes. Social media accounts promoting unethical content should be suspended,” he said.
Converted to Sikhism in 1947: Mehron’s father
Baljinder Singh, father of Amritpal Mehron, said their family embraced Sikhism during the Partition. “We were Muslims before 1947. Our ancestors took ‘amrit’ that year. Amritpal went to Malaysia once for work, but returned in five months. He lives with us in the village and last met me on May 31. On June 1, he left while I was at work. On June 11, he called and asked me to leave the house, without explanation,” said Baljinder, a construction worker. He added, “Whatever happens by nature, happens for a reason.” Amritpal’s mother is currently in Australia visiting her daughter.