In 2020 Harnek Singh was ambushed by a group of religious extremists?
On Saturday, 02 December 2023, three Khalistan extremists were sentenced for the attempted murder of popular Auckland-based radio host Harnek Singh, who has been vocal against the thought and working of Khalistan, The Australia Today reported.
Sarvjeet Sidhu, aged 27, pleaded guilty to attempted murder, while Sukhpreet Singh, aged 44, was found guilty of being an additional accessory.
The third person, who was a 48-year-old Auckland resident, planned the attack, harboring resentment against Harnek Singh for his vocal opposition to the separatist movement, The Australia Today reported, citing NZ Herald.
During the hearing, Judge Mark Woolford emphasized the need for community protection and a strong deterrence against religious fanaticism.
The attack occurred on December 23, 2020, when Harnek Singh was ambushed by a group of religious extremists in his driveway. He suffered over 40 stab wounds and more than 350 stitches were required and multiple surgeries to recover.
Judge Woolford remarked, "It bears all the hallmarks of religious fanaticism. Sentencing in this context requires a different approach.
The emphasis must be placed on protecting the community from any violence and it is. Essential to send a strong message of deterrence to others."
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