Akal Takht priest endorses influencer's murder
Giani Malkit Singh, the head granthi at Sikhism's Akal Takht, has publicly defended the killing of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari.
He said "nothing wrong has happened" and argued that people who defame Sikhs deserve punishment.
Singh made these comments after Kumari was accused of posting "obscene" content online. He also advised young Sikhs to avoid sharing such material.
Singh's position in Sikhism
Singh leads daily rituals and guides community values at Akal Takht—the highest seat of authority in Sikhism—so his words carry serious weight among followers.
Case has sparked debate about handling of online content
Kumari was murdered over her alleged online posts. Police have arrested two suspects, but the main accused, Amritpal Singh Mehron, has fled to the UAE and is also accused of threatening other influencers.
The case has triggered widespread anger and debate about how religious communities handle online content.