Express News Service
CHANDIGARH: The murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik, a Canadian Sikh businessman acquitted in the 1985 Air India bombing that killed 329 people, was a “possible targeted shooting,’’ Canadian officials said.Malik (75), a former supporter of Khalistani movement, was shot dead in British Columbia on Thursday apparently by a masked man who carried guns in his both hands.
Malik and co-accused Ajaib Singh Bagri were acquitted of murder and conspiracy charges in 2005 in the 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing case. The killing of Malik took place as he sat inside his car.After his acquittal, Malik had resumed his leadership roles at Khalsa Credit Union and Satnam Education Society, which operates several Khalsa schools across Canada. He was running many businesses, including Papillon Eastern Imports, a clothing company.
The Canadian police stated, “We are aware of Malik’s background, though at this time we are still working to determine the motive. We can confirm that the shooting appears to be targeted.’’ The police confirmed his identity after Malik’s son, Jaspreet Malik, made a statement on social media. Paramjit Singh Sarna, Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) chief, mourned Malik’s death. “The loss is irreparable. Malik ran many Khalsa schools and was at the forefront of humanitarian efforts in Canada,’’ he said.
CHANDIGARH: The murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik, a Canadian Sikh businessman acquitted in the 1985 Air India bombing that killed 329 people, was a “possible targeted shooting,’’ Canadian officials said.
Malik (75), a former supporter of Khalistani movement, was shot dead in British Columbia on Thursday apparently by a masked man who carried guns in his both hands.
Malik and co-accused Ajaib Singh Bagri were acquitted of murder and conspiracy charges in 2005 in the 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing case. The killing of Malik took place as he sat inside his car.
After his acquittal, Malik had resumed his leadership roles at Khalsa Credit Union and Satnam Education Society, which operates several Khalsa schools across Canada. He was running many businesses, including Papillon Eastern Imports, a clothing company.
The Canadian police stated, “We are aware of Malik’s background, though at this time we are still working to determine the motive. We can confirm that the shooting appears to be targeted.’’ The police confirmed his identity after Malik’s son, Jaspreet Malik, made a statement on social media. Paramjit Singh Sarna, Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) chief, mourned Malik’s death. “The loss is irreparable. Malik ran many Khalsa schools and was at the forefront of humanitarian efforts in Canada,’’ he said.
