Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 30: In an emergency meeting of various Sikh organizations in Jammu and Kashmir, all members came together under the leadership of S. Mohinder Singh, Chief Organizer of Bhai Kanahiya Nishkam Sewa Society J&K and Ex-member of DGPC Jammu. The participants expressed their concern over the suspicious death of S. Gurmeet Singh (AEE), an engineer in Baramulla, Srinagar. They appealed to the Central Government, State Government, and Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Sh. Manoj Sinha to transfer the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a thorough and fair investigation to bring the real culprits to justice.
During the meeting, a moment of silence was observed in memory of S. Gurmeet Singh (AEE). The attendees urged that the inquiry be conducted by the CBI to uncover the truth behind his tragic death. They also called for enhanced security for Sikhs residing in remote areas and working in isolated locations. The Sikh community has faced adversity since the onset of militancy in 1989, and participants highlighted the need for equal treatment and privileges, similar to Kashmiri pundits.
The attendees extended their sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased S. Gurmeet Singh (AEE) and pledged their unwavering support until justice is served.
Notable participants in the meeting included S. Darbinder Singh, President of Shiromani Akali Dal J&K; S. Rajinder Singh, General Secretary of Shiromani Akali Dal J&K; S. Gajan Singh, President of J&K Motor Transport Company Association; S. Raja Singh Sarpanch, Ex-Member of DGPC Jammu; S. Ravinder Singh, Sarpanch and General Secretary of Shiromani Akali Dal J&K; S. Kulwant Singh Khajuria, Joint Secretary of Shiromani Akali Dal J&K; Smt. Kuldeep Kour, President of Istri Akali Dal J&K; Smt. Gurmeet Kour, General Secretary of Istri Akali Dal J&K; S. Charanjeet Singh (KAS), retired SDM; Prof. Yudhvir Singh, Corporator; S. Charan Singh Bali, Convenor of Kashmir Province Shiromani Akali Dal J&K; S. Harpreet Singh Chhotu, President of Youth Akali Dal J&K; S. Surjeet Singh Kukoo, President of Sikh Naujwan Sabha; S. Manmohan Singh, Chairman of Gurdwara Singh Sabha Gole Gujral Jammu, along with other prominent community members. |
