Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the leader of the forbidden Sikhs group for justice (SFJ), was supported by 28 -year -old Harjinder Singh, a truck driver in Pandjab, Florida.
After meeting with Singh in St. Lucie County Prison described him as regret and broken by the incident, CBS News reported.
“I saw sadness, mourning, he wants to return very much in time and hope that this incorrect assessment has never happened,” Pannun CBS News quoted.
He added: “Three lives were lost. We should all mourn with the family, support families and help families. Instead, it has become a political debate on Harjin’s political position on his actions.”
Pannun also claimed that Singh tried to help the victims immediately after the accident.
“As soon as the incident occurred, he came out of his chair, went to this van, broke the window and held his hand and told him that his friend, help, please stay with me,” Pannun said.
He described the accident as a “tragic incorrect assessment” rather than the act of anger.
Fatal crash in Florida
The case stems from an accident on August 12, when Singh attempted an illegal turn at his trailer to Florida Turnpike. The authorities said the maneuver left the trailer blocking the northern lane, causing the minivan to slam into it.
The accident killed three people: Herby Dufresne, 30, from Florida City; Faniola Joseph, 37, from the beach of Pompano; And Rodrique Dor, 54, from Miami.
Singh and passengers in his truck were not relieved.
Florida Highway Patrol accused Singha of three number of vehicles. It also faces a violation of immigration and I was rejected on Saturday.
Singh’s immigration problems
Florida the authorities said Singh had entered the US illegally from Mexico in 2018. Nevertheless, the records show that he later acquired a work permit and a driving license.
According to the US Ministry of Transport, Singh secured a commercial driving license in Washington in July 2023, followed by a limited license in California in 2024. Officials pointed out that such licenses were not issued to non -documentary immigrants and raising questions about Singh qualified.
A public advocate representing Harjinder Singh
The public defense attorney Diamond R. Litta, whose office deals with the Singha case, said that the accident has alerted unusual attention.
“Unfortunately, Mr. Singh was caught in the thread of politics,” Litty said.
Meanwhile, Pannun claimed that Singh had fled India because of religious persecution.
“In India, he has already fled India from the modi regime because he feared that he would be persecuted for his religion and his political opinion because he was pro-khalistani,” Pannun said.
Sikh’s community concerns
Pannun warned that the Singha case could lead to resistance to other Sikh truck drivers.
“Sikh drivers can face hate crimes, Sikhu drivers … they are identified as Harjinder himself,” he warned.
The Sikh coalition also demanded that Singh be subjected to a fair trial and stated that the case became a politicized in the middle of immigration debates.
Offer of compensation
On Tuesday, Sikhs for Justice announced that it would provide families of $ 100,000 victims.
India declares the pannun a terrorist over the role in the forbidden SFJ
India officially determined Pannun, the leader of the forbidden Sikhs for justice (SFJ), as a terrorist for his anti -Indian activities and continued defense of Khalistanic separatism.
Pannun actively participated in the promotion of Art Nouveau propaganda, the incitement of violence and an attempt to radicalize the Sikh diaspora members. He is accused of financing anti-indicial campaigns, incitement of attacks and the use of social media platforms to promote separatist stories.
SFJ, a group of Pannun Group, was banned in India in 2019 under the Act on Unlawful Activities (Prevention) (UAPA) for its role in supporting terrorism and trying to create an independent Khalistan state. The authorities argue that Pannun, working from abroad, continues to coordinate efforts to destabilize India and focus on Indian diplomatic missions.
India has issued more fees against Pannun, including conspiracy for the purpose of performing violent acts and threats against Indian leaders and institutions. It is also sought in connection with the threats of Air India and Indian embassies around the world.
The Indian government has repeatedly urged foreign government to take into account Pannun’s extremist activity and reduce its operations.
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