‘Still searching for truth’: Daughter of Sikh activist killed 30 years ago
Summary
Jaswant Singh Khalra, a human rights activist in Punjab, India, was abducted and killed by police in 1995 after investigating thousands of forced disappearances during a violent conflict involving the Sikh community. His family has sought justice for decades, and a recent film about his life was banned by the Indian government, causing renewed debate about his legacy and human rights in India.Key Facts
- Jaswant Singh Khalra was a human rights activist from Amritsar, Punjab, India.
- He investigated cases where police forces forcibly disappeared and killed many Sikhs during the Punjab separatist conflict in the 1980s and 1990s.
- In 1995, Khalra was taken by police, tortured, and murdered; his body was never found.
- Khalra claimed police cremated around 25,000 bodies labeled as unidentified during this period.
- After his death, five police officials were sentenced to life in prison for killing Khalra.
- His wife, Paramjit Kaur Khalra, has campaigned for justice for decades.
- A recent film about Khalra’s life was blocked by the Indian government shortly after release due to "security concerns."
- Sikh groups and human rights activists continue to demand accountability and freedom of expression related to Khalra’s story.
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