Jaswant Singh Khalra (1952โ1995) was one of the most courageous human rights defenders to emerge from Punjab's turbulent years of insurgency and counter-insurgency.
A bank employee by profession, he devoted himself to documenting the disappearances and alleged extrajudicial killings that occurred during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Through meticulous examination of municipal cremation records and other official documents, Khalra uncovered evidence suggesting that thousands of unidentified bodies had been secretly cremated by the Punjab Police.
His findings drew national and international attention to allegations of enforced disappearances and illegal cremations.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) later confirmed that 2,097 bodies had been unlawfully cremated in Tarn Taran district alone, while Khalra believed the practice was far more widespread across Punjab.
On 6 September 1995, Jaswant Singh Khalra was abducted outside his home in Amritsar while washing his car. He was never seen alive again.
Following years of investigation and legal proceedings, several Punjab Police officials were convicted for his abduction and murder, making the case one of India's most significant human rights prosecutions.
Khalra's legacy extends beyond Punjab.
He became a symbol of the principle that the pursuit of justice requires courage, even when it demands confronting powerful institutions. His life reminds us that human rights are not protected by silence, but by those willing to document the truth, preserve evidence, and speak for those who can no longer speak for themselves.
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Strong statement by MEA on whether PM Modi will raise the issue of Khalistani Extremists activities in New Zealand and Australia
*Whether it is multilateral or whether it is bilaterally, I think it's on record that we take very, very strong positions against terrorism and violent extremism. There's no doubt about that. We do feel that the international community has to be continuously reminded that terrorism and violent extremism remain a serious threat to international peace and security*.
*We also have to repeatedly repeat ourselves that terrorism is really nothing short of a crime against humanity. These are discussions we have everywhere, including with our very close partners. So you can take it for granted that this happens wherever you go.*
*I am quite confident that the countries the Prime Minister is visiting, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, have equally strong views on the issue of terrorism and violent extremism.*
Damn, if you think india's politics sucks then just look at it, there's a barrage of japanese folks seething about why did PM modi called takaichi his little sister.
Calling for takaichi's resignation on why she is investing in india and allowing indian immigrants in japan.
This realisation actually hits hard, nobody is our true ally in any sense, when this is what their netizens think about us, and we should just keep that in mind.
Did the Emiratis send a delegation to Iran for Khameneiโs funeral?
The Saudis did, but we all know the Saudis are insane.
Was anyone from UAE there too??
Or do they know better?