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Suo Motu Statement by Shri S.M. Krishna,
External Affairs Minister in the Parliament on “Beheading of a Sikh
in Pakistan”
24/02/2010
I rise to strongly condemn the beheading of Sardar Jaspal Singh in
the tribal areas of Pakistan. This barbaric and heinous crime is
deplorable in the strongest possible terms. His abductors,
reportedly the Taliban, committed the grave crime when his family
was not able to pay ransom money to the abductors. We express our
sincere condolences to the family of the victim.
2. This incident of kidnapping and killing of Sikhs in Pakistan is a
matter of deep and serious concern to the Government, and is being
taken up appropriately with the Government of Pakistan.
3. I also wish to inform this August House that the President of
Pakistan has strongly condemned the incident and asked the
authorities to investigate and take stern action against the
kidnappers in accordance with the law. He has also directed that
effective measures be taken to stop the recurrence of such incidents
in the future.
4. The President of Pakistan has also directed the authorities in
Pakistan to take swift action for the release of a Hindu, kidnapped
on February 19, 2010 by unknown persons.
New Delhi
February 24, 2010 |
