Amritpal Singh’s wife, Kirandeep Kaur, was stopped from traveling to London at the airport in Amritsar, India. The reason for her detention is currently unknown, but Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikh religion, has issued a statement that they are closely monitoring the situation. The incident has garnered attention from multiple news outlets, including NDTV, India Today, and The Tribune India. Kirandeep Kaur’s detention is said to have occurred when she was leaving India on a visa that is about to expire.
It is not clear why Kirandeep Kaur was stopped at the airport, and there has been no official statement from the Indian government about the incident. However, many are speculating that the detainment may be related to Amritpal Singh’s activism for farmers’ rights in India. Amritpal Singh is a British Sikh who has been campaigning for farmers in the Indian state of Punjab. He has been critical of the Indian government’s new farm laws, which he believes will harm farmers.
The Indian government has been cracking down on dissent and criticism of its policies, particularly regarding the recent farmer’s protests. The protests, which began in November 2020, have been ongoing in response to the government’s new farm laws, which farmers believe will reduce their income and give too much power to corporations. The protests have been met with police brutality, arrests, and internet shutdowns.
Amritpal Singh has been a vocal critic of the Indian government’s handling of the protests and has been using social media to raise awareness about the cause. He has also been working with other activists and lawmakers to pressure the government to repeal the new farm laws.
The Indian government has accused Singh and other activists of being part of a conspiracy to destabilize the country, and there have been several attempts to arrest him. However, Singh has been living in the UK, where he has been granted asylum.
The incident with Kirandeep Kaur has raised concerns about the safety and security of activists and their families in India. The detainment of Amritpal Singh’s wife has been seen as a warning to other activists and their families that they may also face consequences for their activism.
In response to the detention of Kirandeep Kaur, Akal Takht has issued a statement calling for an end to the targeting of families of activists. The statement reads, “It is the duty of every government to protect the rights and dignity of its citizens. We urge the Indian government to ensure the safety and security of all its citizens, and to respect their right to protest peacefully.”
Activists and human rights organizations have also expressed their concern about the incident. Amnesty International India has called on the Indian government to release Kirandeep Kaur immediately and unconditionally, and to ensure the safety and security of all activists and their families.
The incident with Kirandeep Kaur highlights the ongoing crackdown on dissent and criticism of the Indian government’s policies. The Indian government’s response to the farmers’ protests has been criticized by the international community, and there have been calls for the government to respect the rights of its citizens to protest peacefully. However, the government’s response to the protests has been heavy-handed, and there are concerns that the situation may escalate further.
