LOS ANGELES, California, USA—Protests were organized by members of Sikh communities at various Thai consulate offices across the world.
LOS ANGELES: In California, a large scale protest took place in Los Angeles where the protesters expressed discontent with the Thai Government’s decision to extradite Sikh Nationalist Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara.
During the protest, members of the Sikhs for Justice organization handed over a demand letter to the Thai consulate, mentioning that the deportation of Bhai Tara was against UN human rights conventions.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of Sikhs for Justice stated that Bhai Tara is a Sikh nationalist, and not a terrorist. He said Sikh freedom fighters have been wrongfully labelled as “terrorists”. He said that Bhai Tara had brought the ex-Punjab Chief Minister Beant “Singh” to stop the on-going genocide of the Sikhs.
WASHINGTON: A Sikh Delegation led By Dr. Amarjit Singh (Khalistan Affairs) met Hon. Arjaree Sriratanaban, Minister Counselor at the Thailand Embassy, Washington D.C. to give a memorandum regarding the illegal deportation of Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara From Thailand To India.
MELBOURNE: A similar protest also took place in Melbourne, Australia, where a demand letter was also handed over to the consulate’s office on behalf of the Sikhs for Justice organization. Sikh youth were seen in large numbers at the protest, along with elderly members of the community.
VANCOUVER: Another protest is being organized by Sikhs for Justice in Vancouver, Canada, on February 11. A number of Gurdwaras from Surrey area are expected to take part in the protests. Sikh sangat is requested to arrive at 1040 Burrard Street promptly at 10 AM.
More updates to follow shortly.
