Vickrum Digwa's Grandmother Speaks Out After Conviction for Murder of Henry Nowak
Henry Nowak's killer Vickrum Digwa's grandmother breaks silence for first time

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Bimla Kaur, grandmother of Vickrum Digwa, who was sentenced to life for murdering student Henry Nowak, expressed sorrow over the impact on both families. She revealed her family lives in fear of retaliation, with some members in hiding, while defending her son and grandson's actions as a mother's instinct to protect.
- 01Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Henry Nowak, having initially claimed he was a victim of a racist attack.
- 02Bimla Kaur stated the case has 'destroyed two families' and expressed sorrow for the tragedy.
- 03Digwa's family is living in fear of revenge attacks, with his father and brother currently in hiding.
- 04Kiran Kaur, Digwa's mother, is in custody for allegedly helping to conceal the murder weapon.
- 05Digwa was associated with the Nihang Sikh order, known for its martial traditions, which his grandmother claims he betrayed.
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Bimla Kaur, the grandmother of Vickrum Digwa, has publicly addressed the devastating impact of her grandson's conviction for the murder of student Henry Nowak. Digwa, 23, received a life sentence after fatally stabbing Nowak and falsely claiming he was attacked due to his race. Kaur lamented that the incident has 'destroyed two families' and revealed that her family now lives in fear of retaliation, with some members forced into hiding. She defended her son, Kiran Kaur, who faces charges for allegedly aiding Digwa by concealing the murder weapon, stating that she acted as any mother would to protect her child. Kaur emphasized that while Digwa was part of the Nihang Sikh order, known for its martial traditions, his actions were a betrayal of their values. The family is facing threats and has experienced attacks on their home, leading to a temporary closure of their business in Southampton. Kaur expressed pride in their heritage but acknowledged the tragedy of the situation, stating, 'These weapons are not meant to be used on the innocent.'
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The community in Southampton is experiencing heightened tensions and fear of violence following the murder and subsequent trial.
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