LUDHIANA, Punjab—Following the passing away of Bhai Joga Singh Khalistani on October 6, his funeral will finally take place tomorrow, October 14, 2016. Family members and Sikh activists had refused to perform Bhai Joga Singh’s final rites until his killers were put behind the bars, however, now as the local officials have agreed to most demands, the funeral will be performed tomorrow at 3:00 PM in Chuharpur, Ludhiana.
Bhai Sukhjit Singh Khose and other Sikh leaders have requested Sikh Sangat to arrive in large numbers to pay their final respects to Bhai Joga Singh. “The funeral will take place as per Khalsa traditions. We appeal all Sikh Jathebandis to arrive in large numbers so we can pay our respects to Bhai Joga Singh. He was always steadfast in standing against any anti-Sikh activities. It is our responsibility to do the same for our brother,” Bhai Khose said.
Family members and Sikh activists were demanding the police to arrest those responsible for the murder of Bhai Joga Singh. While two of the co-accused have been arrested, main accused Sandeep Singh has been on the run. Police officials told family members that Sandeep Singh will be nabbed soon and arrested under non-bailable warrant.
Officials also told family members that a Special Investigative Team will be organized which will look after the hearings in this case. Police Commissioner Jatinder Singh Aulakh has approved formation of SIT in this case. As per Commissioner Aulakh, Sandeep Singh has been declared “at-large” by the Punjab Police.
Bibi Ramandeep kaur, Bhai Joga Singh’s sister told Sikh24 that funeral will take place as authorities are promising to fulfill most of the demands. “Bhai Sukhjit Singh Khose has given them a 15 day ultimatum to arrest Sandeep Singh. If the authorities do not take action within 15 days, we will declare next course of action,” Bhenji said.
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