New Delhi: A Haryana man named Vishal Jood has been deported to India after serving a jail sentence in Australia for assaulting Sikhs, tweeted the country’s immigration and citizenship minister. The 25-year-old had been held in an Australian prison after he attacked the Sikhs. The incident led to polarisation within the community.
The Haryana resident went to Australia for studies and was convicted in September 2020 after he was charged with ‘assault,’ occasioning actual bodily harm in the company of others, and armed with the intention to commit an indictable offense. He was sentenced to 12 months in jail and was on parole for six months.
Vishal Jood claimed that he was upholding the sanctity of the Indian flag and he was targeting only suspected pro-Khalistan Sikhs thus raising anti-India slogans in Sydney.
In June, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar asked the Australian authorities to release Vishal. Supporters of Vishal came down to the street to protest against his arrest. They said that pro-Khalistani elements involved Vishal in false cases.
Besides, on Sunday, Vishal was welcomed with dhol beats, surrounded by his family, friends, and community, honouring him with garland.
Reportedly, Vishal was staying in Australia on an expired visa. His deportation was associated with strongly worded response from the country’s Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services, and Multicultural Affairs, Alex Hawke.
“I thank community leaders who have worked to build cross-community unity and resilience against attempts by a small minority to incite discord and disharmony, demonstrating the importance and benefit of our nation’s strong social cohesion,” said Alex Hawke.
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— Alex Hawke MP (@AlexHawkeMP) October 16, 2021
Besides, Vishal was welcomed with dhol beats, surrounded by his family, friends, and community, honouring him with garland.
BJP Youth Wing National Secretary Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga tweeted in his regards, “Welcome Back Hero.” He further stated, “As per So called Journalist Vishal Jood alone entered in 1000s of Protesters and attacked on them. Anyone can Watch the video and decide what’s Vishal Jood Crime. and If Raising Indian Flag is Crime, I am Criminal too.”
Welcome Back Hero#VishalJood
pic.twitter.com/eH96g5NIy2— Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga (@TajinderBagga) October 17, 2021
As per So called Journalist Vishal Jood alone entered in 1000s of Protesters and attacked on them. Anyone can Watch the video and decide what’s Vishal Jood Crime. and If Raising Indian Flag is Crime, I am Criminal too. https://t.co/hR11o6geWP pic.twitter.com/R19fpjjfWc
— Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga (@TajinderBagga) October 18, 2021
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