In a recent statement regarding the killing of Sikh leader Jaswant Singh Khalra during a visit to India in 1995, the United States expressed its desire to see cooperation between India and Canada in solving the case. The killing of Khalra, who was investigating the disappearances of thousands of Sikhs in Punjab during the 1980s and 1990s, has long been a point of contention between the two countries.
The US noted that it had requested information on the case from India and Canada, but had not received a satisfactory response. While the US did not directly accuse either country of obstructing the investigation, it expressed disappointment at the lack of progress in resolving the case. The statement hinted at political motives behind the killing, suggesting that those responsible may have been trying to hinder Khalra’s investigation into human rights abuses in Punjab.
Khalra’s widow, Paramjit Kaur Khalra, has been seeking justice for her husband’s murder for over two decades. She has accused the Indian government of orchestrating his killing and has expressed frustration at the lack of progress in the case. The US statement comes as a ray of hope for Khalra’s family, who have been tirelessly fighting for justice.
The killing of Jaswant Singh Khalra remains a dark chapter in Sikh history, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice and accountability. The US’s call for cooperation between India and Canada in solving the case is a step in the right direction, but it remains to be seen whether the two countries will heed this call and work together to bring those responsible for Khalra’s murder to justice.
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