Paramjit Kaur, wife of Jaswant Singh Khala, who was present at the school program, Paramjit Kaur and daughter Navkiran Kaur and members of the management.
The first government school has been opened in the US in the name of Jaswant Singh Khala, who raised his voice against the atrocities on Sikhs in Punjab in the 1980-90s. The school was approved by the Central Unified School District (CUCD) 5 months ago.
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Khalda’s wife Paramjit Kaur and daughter Navakiran Kaur Khalda were also present at the inauguration ceremony of the school. The school administration said that this institute will not only teach children, but also the values of human rights, justice and courage.
A large number of Sikh community people were present on the occasion. Recalling the sacrifice of Jaswant Singh Khala, he paid tribute to him and appreciated him to take his views to the new generation.
People of Punjabi community present in the school and program prepared in the name of Khalda.
6000 became the voice of Sikhs killed in illegal custody
Jaswant Singh Khala became the voice of thousands of Sikh youths who were killed in illegal custody in Punjab in the 1980s and their bodies were secretly cremated in the crematorium.
He visited several cremation ghats in Amritsar and gathered documentary evidence, which revealed that about 6,000 unidentified bodies were secretly cremated.
Khalda kept this information not only in the country, but also on international forums, which raised global questions on India’s human rights records. His courage and struggle still remains an inspiration in the fight for human rights.
Murder in 1995, Supreme Court investigated CBI
On 6 September 1995, Khalda was kidnapped from his house. Family members allege that the Punjab Police took him into custody and tortured him. His wife filed a petition in the Supreme Court after not having a long FIR. On the court’s order, the CBI investigated and four policemen were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Diljit’s film awaits release
Diljit Dosanjh has played his role in Punjab 95, based on the life of Jaswant Singh Khala. The film is completely based on true incidents and court proceedings, but is waiting for the government’s approval. Khalda’s family wants the film to be done without any cut so that the truth can be revealed.