Chandigarh, June 15 — Punjab State Commission for Women chairperson Raj Lali Gill on Saturday said no individual had the authority to act as a moral vigilante, stating firmly that taking the law into one’s own hands was unacceptable.
Her remarks followed the murder of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, also known as Kamal Kaur, who was allegedly targeted over “obscene content” she posted online. The case has stirred public concern over safety and rising hostility faced by content creators, particularly women.
Calling the incident “deeply disturbing,” Gill raised the need for urgent state-level intervention. “There must be clear accountability,” she said. “The government has to step in where threats are becoming a pattern.”
Another influencer, Amritsar-based Deepika Luthra, has also reported receiving threats in the aftermath of the murder, prompting further alarm.
While condemning the violence and threats, Gill also raised concerns over the kind of material being circulated on digital platforms. She said content creators, especially women, bore a responsibility to consider the wider implications of what they post online.
“Making money by gaining followers is tempting,” she said. “But they should be watchful of the content they are posting as it affects children and youngsters because everyone these days is glued to the social media.”
She added that awareness campaigns were needed to educate both creators and the public about the boundaries of digital expression and the legal consequences of online and offline misconduct.
“The moral fabric of society should not be compromised for fame or monetization,” Gill said. “At the same time, no one has the right to take justice into their own hands.”
