She was killed for posting videos. That should never be okay

In a town called Bathinda in Punjab, a young woman who made fun videos on social media was killed. She didn't hurt anyone — she just liked to post videos of herself dancing or acting like many people do on apps like Instagram or TikTok.
What's even more shocking is that some people, including a leader from a major religious group called Akal Takht, said the murder was okay. He said she was posting 'vulgar' videos, so it was fine that she was killed.
Sadly, this is not just happening in one place. In Mexico, a young woman who made beauty videos was shot during a live video. In Pakistan, a father killed his own daughter because he didn't like her social media posts. And in the last few months, three other young women in Pakistan have also been murdered just for what they shared online.
These women weren't doing anything wrong. They were just sharing their talents or trying to make a living. But some people believe women should behave in a certain way, dress a certain way, or never be too visible in public. And if women don't follow those 'rules,' they are punished — sometimes even with violence.
One Indian woman, Kanchan Kumari, who called herself Kamal Kaur Bhabhi online, was also killed for her videos. Her murder wasn't just to stop her — it was also to scare other young women from using social media.
There are people who think they get to decide what is 'moral' or 'good' for society. But instead of using laws or peaceful ways, they attack or kill. These people say women must represent 'culture' or 'tradition' — and if they don't, they're seen as shameful.
When important people, like the religious leader, say such violence is okay, it makes things worse. It makes the police less likely to act. It makes regular people afraid to speak out. A few brave voices have spoken against these killings, but not enough.
The biggest danger today is how normal it's becoming to see women bullied, trolled, or hurt just for being themselves online. These acts of violence are not about protecting culture — they're about controlling women.
We must remember: everyone has a right to be safe, to speak, and to share. Hurting or killing someone just because you don't like what they post is never okay. The real problem isn't women on social media — it's the people who want to silence them.
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