Bathinda

Police in Punjab have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the killing of a young woman whose partially burnt body was discovered inside a suitcase near a highway in Bathinda district. Investigators allege the accused, a close acquaintance of the victim, confessed to the crime following a dispute. The body was recovered from agricultural fields near Behman Diwana village on February 11. Authorities further revealed that after the alleged murder, the accused had a tattoo inked on his chest featuring an image of himself with the deceased.

HPCL–Mittal Energy Ltd. (HMEL) has announced an investment of Rs 2,600 crore to expand operations at its Bathinda refinery, underscoring a renewed focus on capacity enhancement and fuel security. The expansion is aimed at improving operational efficiency, strengthening product flexibility, and meeting evolving domestic energy demand. The move aligns with India’s broader strategy to modernize refining infrastructure while balancing energy transition goals.

In a shocking turn of events, the body of popular social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, also known online as Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, was discovered in an abandoned vehicle in Punjab’s Bathinda district days after she was reported missing. The 30-year-old content creator had disappeared on June 9, prompting concern from family and followers. Authorities are now treating the case as a suspected homicide, with the discovery raising serious concerns about online celebrity, personal safety, and crime in the digital age.