Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday expressed grief over the killing of four Sikh family members in the US, and said there should be a high-level probe into the matter. Four Sikh family members, including an eight-month-old baby girl, who were kidnapped in the US state of California earlier this week have been found dead, authorities said on Wednesday.
The deceased have been identified as 36-year-old Jasdeep Singh, 27-year-old Jasleen Kaur, their eight-month-old child Aroohi Dheri and the baby’s uncle, 39-year-old Amandeep Singh. The Sikh family hailed from Harsi Pind in Tanda block of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab.
In a tweet, CM Mann said, “Got the news of the killing of four Indians including an eight-month old child in California”. “Also appeal to Union External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar that there should be a high-level probe into the matter,” he said in a tweet in Punjabi while expressing grief over the killing.
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Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal also condoled the death of four family members.
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He urged Union Minister Jaishankar to take up the issue of safety and security of Indians with the US authorities concerned. “Brutal kidnapping & murder of 8 mnt old Aroohi, her parents & uncle Amandeep Singh is a matter of shock & concern for Pbis worldwide. I urge @DrSJaishankar to take up issue of safety & security of Indians with US admin even as I extend my deep condolences with bereaved family,” said Badal in a tweet.