Justice Served: Life Sentence for Sajjan Kumar in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case

Sajjan Kumar received a life sentence for his involvement in the murder of Jaswant and Tarundeep Singh during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Although victims' families welcomed the verdict, they called for the death penalty. Advocates express gratitude to the judiciary while planning further legal action.

Victims, their families, and community members hailed the life sentence handed to Sajjan Kumar for his role in a 1984 murder case linked to the anti-Sikh riots. Yet, they advocated for capital punishment for the former legislator.

A special court ruled out the 'rarest of rare' categorization, sentencing Kumar to life for murdering Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh during the November 1984 riots.

While the complainant and state pressed for a death sentence, the general secretary of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi and judges, emphasizing justice's eventual delivery after many appeals. Community members plan to appeal for more severe penalties for Kumar and other accused individuals.

(With inputs from agencies.)