Sarabjit Singh’s daughter expresses grief and calls for answers after her father’s killer is shot dead by gunmen in Pakistan.
In a development that has stirred renewed emotions in the Sarabjit Singh case, his daughter, Swapandeep Kaur, has expressed deep disappointment after the news that her father’s killer, Amir Sarfaraz Tamboli, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Lahore, Pakistan.
A Long and Painful Journey
Sarabjit Singh, an Indian national, was sentenced to death in Pakistan in 1990 for alleged involvement in bombings in Lahore and Faisalabad. His family and supporters maintained his innocence throughout the long legal battle. Sarabjit was brutally attacked by fellow inmates in Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail in 2013, succumbing to his injuries shortly after.
Daughter Demands Answers
Swapandeep Kaur, who has tirelessly campaigned for her father’s release and justice ever since his capture, expressed her feelings in an interview with India Today TV. Stating that she initially felt “satisfied,” she quickly realized “this was not justice.”
Kaur believes that Tamboli’s death hinders the possibility of uncovering the truth behind her father’s case. She alleges that the Pakistani authorities may have orchestrated the killing to prevent any further investigation into the circumstances surrounding Sarabjit Singh’s imprisonment and death.
Demands for Trial and Transparency
Swapandeep Kaur reiterated her family’s long-held demand for a proper trial of those involved in her father’s death. She stressed their desire to understand why Sarabjit Singh was targeted and who was responsible for the attack on him in prison.
Unanswered Questions Remain
The killing of Amir Sarfaraz Tamboili adds another layer of complexity to the already murky Sarabjit Singh case. Many questions remain unanswered:
Was Tamboli truly involved in the attack on Sarabjit Singh, or was he simply another inmate used as a scapegoat?
Could the Pakistani authorities have prevented Tamboili’s death, or was it a deliberate act to silence a potential witness?
Will Sarabjit Singh’s family ever receive the full truth surrounding his imprisonment and death?
Calls for Investigation
The Indian government has yet to officially comment on the news of Tamboli’s death. However, it is expected to raise the issue with Pakistani authorities, urging them to investigate the circumstances surrounding the killing and ensure transparency in the Sarabjit Singh case.
A Daughter’s Fight for Closure
Swapandeep Kaur’s reaction highlights the profound grief and lack of closure experienced by the family. The killing of Tamboli may have closed one chapter in this long-running saga, but the quest for truth and justice for Sarabjit Singh continues.