A court date has been set for three individuals accused of the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia.
The accused, who have been identified as Gurjinder Dhaliwal, Gurpreet Singh, and Talwinder Khun Khun, are facing charges of first-degree murder in connection with Nijjar’s death.
Nijjar, a prominent member of the Sikh community and a vocal advocate for human rights, was found dead in his home in Surrey, BC in May 2020. The 32-year-old had been shot multiple times.
The court date has been set for April 2022, nearly two years after Nijjar’s death. The delay in the trial has been attributed to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the court system.
The accused have been in custody since their arrest in June 2020. They have all pleaded not guilty to the charges against them.
Nijjar’s death sent shockwaves through the Sikh community, with many calling for justice and an end to violence against activists. Nijjar was known for his activism on issues such as police brutality and human rights violations in India.
The trial is expected to be closely watched by the Sikh community and human rights advocates, who are hoping for a fair and just outcome.
The court date has been set for April 2022 at the BC Supreme Court in New Westminster. The trial is expected to last several weeks, with a verdict to be delivered by a jury.
As the case moves forward, the memory of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and his contributions to the Sikh community and human rights activism will continue to be honored and remembered.
