Two Sentenced for Hoisting Khalistani Flag on Government Building in Punjab
Two men get jail term for hoisting Khalistani flag on government building in Punjab: NIA
Hindustan Times
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A special court in Mohali, Punjab, sentenced two men, Inderjeet Singh and Jaspal Singh, to over five years in prison for hoisting a Khalistani flag at a government building. The act was instigated by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a designated terrorist, who offered rewards for such actions.
- 01Inderjeet Singh and Jaspal Singh received sentences of five years and six months in prison.
- 02The incident occurred in August 2020, just before India's Independence Day.
- 03Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a designated terrorist, instigated the act.
- 04The duo also insulted the Indian national flag during the incident.
- 05Pannun had previously offered rewards for hoisting Khalistani flags in India.
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A special court in SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab, has convicted and sentenced Inderjeet Singh and Jaspal Singh to five years and six months in prison for hoisting a Khalistani flag at the deputy commissioner's office in Moga on August 14, 2020. The act was instigated by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, general counsel of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), who is designated as a terrorist. The court also imposed a fine of ₹16,000 (approximately $200 USD) on each of the accused. The incident involved the duo climbing the building and hoisting a saffron-yellow flag with 'KHALISTAN' printed on it, while also disrespecting the Indian national flag by cutting its rope and dragging it on the ground. Pannun had previously encouraged such actions through social media and offered rewards for hoisting Khalistani flags at various locations, including $125,000 for the Red Fort and $2,500 for any government office. The case highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the Khalistani movement in India.
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This conviction underscores the legal consequences of promoting separatist movements in India, potentially deterring similar actions in the future.
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