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- According to American law, if a person dies in a road accident, the guilty driver is sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment per death.
- If the concerned individual belongs to the Sikh community, then most members tend to stand in his support—regardless of the crime committed.
- A recent case emerged in the United States involving a truck driver named Harjinder Singh, who, while driving recklessly, hit three American citizens, leading to their deaths.
It is often observed that the Sikh community, driven by emotions, rushes to help others without adequate investigation. Furthermore, if the concerned individual belongs to the Sikh community, then most members tend to stand in his support—regardless of the crime committed.
A recent case emerged in the United States involving a truck driver named Harjinder Singh, who, while driving recklessly, hit three American citizens, leading to their deaths. Following this, an online campaign was launched through a website to save Harjinder Singh, which has garnered appeals for leniency from nearly 1.16 million people across various countries. Former Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal even appealed to India’s External Affairs Minister to intervene in the matter to protect Harjinder Singh. However, perhaps she overlooked the fact that the U.S. has its own legal system, where India cannot interfere.
According to American law, if a person dies in a road accident, the guilty driver is sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment per death. Since three people were killed due to Harjinder’s truck, he may face up to 45 years in prison, although the U.S. court has yet to deliver its verdict. Meanwhile, Sikhs in India are holding Ardas (prayers) in gurdwaras for his sentence to be reduced.
On the other hand, various social media platforms are circulating reports suggesting that Harjinder Singh has links with the Khalistani organization Sikhs for Justice. In one photograph, he is even seen holding a Khalistani flag. Some claim that objectionable pictures of certain individuals were also found in his truck, which raises serious questions.
Gunjeet Singh Bakhshi, Secretary General of Sikh Brotherhood International, opines that if Harjinder Singh is indeed associated with Khalistani outfits, then defending him would be equivalent to supporting Khalistanis—something an ordinary Sikh would never want. Meanwhile, some Sikh intellectuals believe that certain leaders, motivated by politics, are unnecessarily blowing the issue out of proportion.
Therefore, before advocating for anyone, it is essential to ascertain the complete truth about their background.
