Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar for his role in the tragic events of the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots.
Sajjan Kumar Convicted in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots latest news: In a major development that brings justice to decades-old wounds, Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar for his role in the tragic events of the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja delivered the verdict, convicting Kumar of orchestrating the brutal murders of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh on a dark November 1, 1984, in Delhi's Saraswati Vihar.
The conviction mark a bittersweet victory for the families who have endured decades of pain and loss. The riots erupted in the wake of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination by her Sikh bodyguards on October 31, 1984. The assassination triggered a wave of unspeakable violence, with mobs rampaging through Delhi, targeting Sikh homes and businesses. The Singh family’s tragedy is one among many horrific stories from that time.
On that fateful day, Jaswant Singh and his young son Tarundeep were trapped in their home as a violent mob, led by Kumar, descended upon Saraswati Vihar. The attackers showed no mercy, looting the house, setting it ablaze, and mercilessly killing Jaswant and Tarundeep. The heartbreak and devastation felt by their family is still palpable today.
The initial investigation was handled by the Punjabi Bagh police, but due to the gravity and complexity of the case, it was transferred to a Special Investigation Team (SIT). After years of perseverance and tireless efforts by the victims' families, in December 2021, the court found sufficient evidence to frame charges against Kumar.
Kumar, already serving a life sentence in Tihar Jail for his involvement in another case related to the same riots, was brought to the court for the verdict. The court has set February 18 as the date for hearing arguments on the quantum of his sentence in this latest conviction.
This verdict has been met with a sense of relief and a surge of emotions from the Sikh community, which has long sought justice for the atrocities of 1984. Jagdip Singh Kahlon, the general secretary of the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC), described the verdict as a step towards healing and accountability.
Kumar's defense contended that his name was not initially listed in the case files and questioned the late identification by the victim. However, the prosecution provided compelling evidence of his role in leading the murderous mob that wreaked havoc on innocent lives.
The scars of the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots run deep, with many families still haunted by the memories of that period. This conviction, although delayed, brings a measure of closure to the victims' families, affirming that justice, though slow, is not beyond reach.
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