Two Sentenced for Hoisting Khalistani Flag in Moga, India
2 get jail for hoisting Khalistani flag on got building in Moga: NIA
Hindustan Times
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A special court in Mohali, Punjab, India, has sentenced two men, Inderjeet Singh and Jaspal Singh, to prison for hoisting a Khalistani flag on a government building in Moga. The incident, which occurred on August 14, 2020, was reportedly instigated by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a designated terrorist.
- 01Inderjeet Singh and Jaspal Singh received sentences of five years and six months in jail.
- 02They were fined ₹16,000 each for their actions.
- 03The incident occurred on August 14, 2020, at the deputy commissioner's office in Moga.
- 04The hoisting of the flag was instigated by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a designated terrorist.
- 05The case also involves two absconders based in the USA.
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In a significant ruling, a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mohali, Punjab, India, has convicted two men, Inderjeet Singh and Jaspal Singh, for hoisting a Khalistani flag on a government building in Moga. The court sentenced them to five years and six months in prison and imposed a fine of ₹16,000 each. The incident took place on August 14, 2020, when the accused, acting on the instigation of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun (a designated terrorist and general counsel for Sikhs for Justice), entered the deputy commissioner's office and hoisted a saffron-yellow flag emblazoned with 'KHALISTAN'. They also disrespected the Indian national flag by cutting its rope and allowing it to fall to the ground. The NIA's investigation revealed that another associate, Harpreet Singh, had financially supported their actions. The case highlights ongoing tensions related to the Khalistani movement in India.
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This ruling may deter similar acts of political defiance and reinforce the government's stance against separatist movements.
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