Los Angeles Police Kill Punjabi Sikh in Brutal Shooting, BJP leader condemns it

PHAGWARA: A recent incident in Los Angeles, where Punjabi Sikh youth Gurpreet Singh was shot dead by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), has sparked outrage. National BJP leader Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal condemned the act as a “cold-blooded murder of human rights,” calling the police's actions a stark violation of basic human dignity.

Grewal questioned why lethal force was used instead of non-lethal methods like tasers or beanbag rounds. He described the incident as a public execution that exposed the hypocrisy of America, which positions itself as a global advocate for liberty and human rights. "This is not policing. It’s a disgrace to America’s Constitution and to humanity," Grewal said.

The leader compared the LAPD's approach to that of the Punjab Police, which, according to him, exercises restraint in tense situations. He called for immediate justice, urging the Indian government to address the matter with urgency on behalf of the Sikh community and the nation.

Grewal’s comments have raised concerns about the use of excessive f