06
Sep
Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): In a poignant recognition of the fight for justice, the Government of British Columbia has declared September 6th as “Jaswant Singh Khalra Day,” commemorating the 30th anniversary of the human rights activist’s abduction and disappearance. Khalra, a courageous Sikh activist, is widely remembered for his efforts to expose the systemic violence and human rights violations perpetrated against the Sikh community in Punjab during the 1980s and early '90s. Jaswant Singh Khalra's activism focused on unveiling the mass disappearances, unlawful killings, and secret cremations of thousands of Sikhs in Punjab under the guise of counterinsurgency operations. His tireless…
