Sikh leader Ripudaman Singh Malik, who was acquitted of 1985 Air India blast charges, was shot dead in Vancouver, Canada late Thursday night. According to eyewitnesses, three shots were heard near his house. He died on the spot.
Ripudaman was booked for hijacking Air India's Kanishk plane and blowing it up. Later, he was acquitted in this case.
It is still unclear why Ripudaman was shot. Police suspect that the attackers had come in a car, then rode on a bike and went near Ripudaman and opened fire. Later, they set the car on fire to destroy the evidence. Ripudaman's family members said, 'When he was on his way to the office in a car, he was attacked.'
Ripudaman was earlier a supporter of the Khalistan Movement, but later his ideology changed. Till the last moment, he used to inspire the people of the Sikh community to stay away from the separatist leaders.
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This year, in January he praised PM Modi. Along with this, thanked the Modi government for the steps taken for the Sikh community. It is claimed that Malik was killed for praising Modi.
Ripudaman was booked for hijacking Air India's Kanishk plane and blowing it up. Later, he was acquitted in this case.
It is still unclear why Ripudaman was shot. Police suspect that the attackers had come in a car, then rode on a bike and went near Ripudaman and opened fire. Later, they set the car on fire to destroy the evidence. Ripudaman's family members said, 'When he was on his way to the office in a car, he was attacked.'
Ripudaman was earlier a supporter of the Khalistan Movement, but later his ideology changed. Till the last moment, he used to inspire the people of the Sikh community to stay away from the separatist leaders.
Also read: Goldy Brar’s big confession, says- Sidhu offered Rs 2 crore to save his life
This year, in January he praised PM Modi. Along with this, thanked the Modi government for the steps taken for the Sikh community. It is claimed that Malik was killed for praising Modi.