:dateline:Taking cognizance of the threats received by Harmeet Singh, Sikh television (TV) anchor in Pakistan, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Jagir �Kaur� has written a letter to the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan and the Governor of West-Punjab Chaudhary Mohammad Sarwar to take up the issue with him.
In the letter, she appealed to Pakistan�s PM and Punjab�s Governor on the other side of the border, to intervene in the matter for ensuring the safety of the anchor. �It has been brought to our notice through media reports that Pakistan’s first turbaned Sikh television anchor Harmeet Singh has received threat calls from Peshawar jail, which is unfortunate.�
She said, �Sikhs are a minority in Pakistan and it is the duty of the government to ensure the safety of Sikhs. TV anchor�s brother was killed in the past and now he is receiving threats. So, the Pakistan government should take this matter seriously.�
He received the threat calls from his brother�s killers who are lodged in Peshawar jail.
His brother Parvendar Singh (25) was murdered by contract killers hired by his fianc�e Prem Kumari on January 4 last year. He was found dead in a drain. Kumari and her accomplices had recently procured bail from the high court, said the sources.
After being threatened, Harmeet Singh said, �Since I belong to a minority community, I fear I may not be able to pursue my brother�s case as the authorities seem to be going soft on the accused belonging to the majority community.
The man who gave a threat call to Harmeet Singh introduced himself as Mohammad Ibrahim. He threatened him of dire consequences if he did not compromise in the case.
