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I heard about the case just a while back but it was one of the very few with a Panjabi involved. Usually, the perpetrators are of other backgrounds.

Disgusting! Just a while back, I read about a newly immigrated Panjabi man in Australia caught in a similar case with a young white girl. He was actively involved in a Gurdwara and female attendees there always found him suspicious. Seems to be a slow rise in these cases occurring where the perpetrators are Desis. Muhammad Rasheed jailed for sexually abusing teenager amid hundreds of sextortion charges Key points: Muhammad Zain Ul Abideen Rasheed has been jailed for more than five years He also allegedly acted as a teenage social media celebrity to befriend girls His lawyer said he had an "obsessive sexual interest in young females" The court heard the 26-year-old was born in Pakistan and had migrated to Australia aged five with his family, who were described as deeply religious and strict. Mr Andrews said Rasheed faced significant cultural issues that had impaired the development of his social skills, particularly his dealings with females. He said those issues, including feeling lonely, had led to Rasheed's "unhealthy obsession" with pre-pubescent girls, which he now planned to address through counselling. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-07/sextortion-accused-muhammad-rasheed-jailed-for-abusing-14yo-girl/100440312

I don't think the girls were Sikh. More likely to be Hindu because the girl whose video went viral was also from Lucknow Uttar Pradesh and many Hindu students are making their way to the Poland Gurdwara.

At ₹15,109 crore, Punjab’s annual GST revenue highest in five years The GST revenue, including state goods and services tax (SGST) and integrated goods and services tax (IGST), of ₹15,109 crore in the first 11 months (April 2021 to February 2022) of the financial year 2021-22 has already surpassed the previous highest collection of ₹13,568 crore in 2018-19, according to the indirect tax data compiled by the state taxation department Chandigarh : Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Punjab has reported its highest goods and services tax (GST) collection since the inception of the new indirect tax regime five years ago, in the current financial year. The GST revenue, including state goods and services tax (SGST) and integrated goods and services tax (IGST), of ₹15,109 crore in the first 11 months (April 2021 to February 2022) of the financial year 2021-22 has already surpassed the previous highest collection of ₹13,568 crore in 2018-19, according to the indirect tax data compiled by the state taxation department. If the present growth continues, the state will end the year with the goods and services tax revenue of more than ₹16,200 crore. 37% year-on-year jump in collection The April-February mop-up in the current fiscal is also 37% higher than ₹11,019 crore collected during the corresponding period of 2020-21. In the previous financial year, the state’s GST collection had dropped after coronavirus broke out and brought out business activities to a grinding halt for several months. The robust growth in GST collection in the current year that saw the second and third Covid waves is, however, being seen as a sign of strong economic rebound on the back of revival of demand across most sectors in the state. Taxation commissioner Nilkanth S Avhad attributed the growth in the GST revenue despite the pandemic situation to economic recovery, increased supervision and use of technology to ensure better compliance. “In addition to increased economic activity, the emphasis on anti-evasion measures, particularly better enforcement through on-road detention and data mining and plugging loopholes, are the primary reasons. We are also analysing the demand,” he said on being contacted. As part of their drive to check evasion, the department officials have detained 600 vehicles and imposed ₹13-crore fine every month on an average in the current financial year. As per the latest figures, the revenue in February 2022 stood at ₹1,307.13 crore against ₹1,053.91 crore in the corresponding month of the previous fiscal, going up by 24%. However, the GST mo-up remains much lower than the protected revenue of ₹2,739 crore per month. At the time of switching to the GST, the Centre had guaranteed 14% year-on-year growth over the 2015-16-base and the state was to be compensated for any shortfall. The new indirect tax regime was implemented from July 1, 2017. Dip in VAT, CST due to rate cut On the other hand, the value-added tax (VAT) collection from petroleum products, which have not been brought under the reformed taxation regime, has seen a dip of 25% in February, diving to ₹415.15 crore from ₹553.51 crore in the corresponding month of 2020-21. The drop in collection is a result of the cut in VAT announced by the Congress government last November. The state government had lowered the VAT on petrol and diesel to make them cheaper by ₹10 per litre and ₹5 litre. The overall VAT revenue of ₹7,019 crore from April 2021 to March 2022 is, however, still 29.21% more than the previous year when the total collection stood at ₹5,432 crore. The year-on-year surge in VAT revenue was driven by rising fuel prices. Diesel and petrol account for 90% of the value-added tax in government kitty and the remaining 10% comes from aviation turbine fuel, and liquor. The central sales tax has also fallen by 19% in February this year, going down to ₹15.26 crore from ₹18.86 crore during the same month of previous fiscal. https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/at-15-109-crore-punjab-s-annual-gst-revenue-highest-in-five-years-101646250492319.html

Report from a Gurdwara in Poland. Ukrainian army has taken 3 girls (allegedly), their location is unknown. A number of students have managed to reach the safety of a Gurdwara in Poland where they have been sharing the horrific ordeals they have had to face. Not only is there a racial bias but new reports suggest they have also targeted females as in this video we are told that 3 girls have been taken by the Ukrainian military while the boys were eventually allowed to pass. (From Saffron Studios Instagram) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRemPy5qfpA Unverified article with a Lucknow girls viral video (mentions Russian soldiers are taking girls) 'Russian soldiers took Indian girls away': With folded hands, Lucknow girl stranded in war-torn Ukraine urges PM Modi for help [VIRAL VIDEO]

The women in these songs are usually aspiring foreign or Hindu models (sometimes western-Arab or Indian Muslim) Syrian

I agree. Panjabi singers have stooped so low that they have foreign women in skimpy clothing dancing on the side while they smoke! All this and no one will bat an eye. Still from a contemporary Panjabi music videos

This is what the average Panjabi youngster is used to now.

Panjabi singers are also notorious for buying fake views and comments.

Yes

I guess Pakistanis aren't exposed to the materialism which the Panjabi entertainment industry promotes every day.

There are many international students coming from Pakistan too but the craze isn't widespread the same way it is among Panjabis. Even Pakistanis in the poorest of villages seem satisfied with their lives.

The conditions in other parts of India are probably worse than Panjab but they still manage to live there. But Panjabis are known for their love of Canada.

Isn't it harder for international students to move to the UK compared to Canada? Maybe thats why more go to Canada leading to more death cases there. "Canada has become an ideal place for higher education studies...Canada has the benefit of lower overall costs of study and living" (from https://cubetoronto.com/canada/is-going-to-canada-worth-it-as-a-student/)

To an extent yes. I have seen some voting for parties which give out the most freebies or staying loyal to the same one their ancestors voted for, without knowing the values of the party or what benefits it will bring to Panjab.

I know people say the reason for leaving is the lack of opportunities and corruption but moving isn't the only solution. It'll fix nothing about the state of Panjab. Since all the youth is planning to leave forever, there will be no one to question governments about their incompetencies and they will turn it into a bigger mess. Soon the Sikh majority in Panjab will be decreased further and Sikhs will become even more marginalised in the political scene.

It's sad how many young international Sikh/Panjabi students die, get attacked or are caught in wrong things. Many leave for a better life but face awful loneliness and struggle to settle. International Student Crisis: Funeral home sending alarming number of bodies back to India International students are being exploited in Peel and they’re dying, say advocates 2 girls from Punjab die in Canada mishap Moga youth murdered in Canada in suspected hate crime Suicides Have Spiked Among Canada’s International Students UBCO homicide victim new resident to Canada (Harmandeep Kaur) Tarn Taran youth murdered in UK (his family had pledged 2 acres of agricultural land for arranging cash to settle him abroad) Student attacked for speaking Punjabi in Winnipeg park and his car destroyed by a group of teens 22 year old Gurjit Pal Singh shot dead in Texas Indian student (Harmanjot Singh Bhattal ) shot dead by uncle in Canada

Suicides Have Spiked Among Canada’s International Students February 12, 2022 In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, international students are being pushed to the point where mounting pressures have led to an escalation of deaths by suicide, not only in Brampton, but all over Canada. According to a National College Health Assessment survey (Fall 2021), 14% of students surveyed have you told someone that you were going to commit suicide, or that they might do it? From the survey, 2.7% actually did attempt suicide in the past 12 months. Some families in South Asia save for decades in order to have one of their children come to Canada and acquire a post-secondary education. However, once these international students arrive in Brampton (and Canada), they experience many challenges settling and adopting to their new environment. The challenges include financially pressures (primarily for housing and food security), mental health (depression and stress) and language barriers. International students are more vulnerable to mental health issues in this COVID-19 pandemic, given that they are further isolated from potential support systems. “The rise in suicides is very concerning,” says Harkirat Singh, Brampton Councillor for Wards 9 & 10. “I’ve personally gone to many funerals myself for international students, who unfortunately have taken their own life. There is a dire need for more support for these students.” .... “We have seen a recent spike in suicides by international students in Canada, especially Punjabis/South Asians. Besides that, the number of heart attacks is also on the rise. For years, students suffered from mental health issues, but with covid-19 the situation became worse,” confirms Jaspreet Singh from the International Sikh Student Association. However, mental health issues are not the only cause of problems. There are many other factors that contribute to mental health problems as well. Singh states, “Including unfair behavior by colleges/professors, fraudulent employers or job agencies, as well as immigration lawyers/counselors that bait the job market and charge thousands of dollars just to find a job in restaurants.” There are a lot of international students from South Asia in Canada, but there is a gap in resources. “It’s not a communication gap, but a gap in culture,” says Singh. https://bramptonist.com/suicides-have-spiked-among-canadas-international-students/#:~:text=They advise that International student,is also on the rise.

UBCO homicide victim a new resident to Canada Harmandeep Kaur is being named as the victim from Saturday’s attack Harmandeep Kaur is being named as the homicide victim of Saturday’s attack at UBC Okanagan. Paramjit Singh Patara, vice-president of the Okanagan Sikh Temple, confirmed the 24-year-old woman’s name, saying she moved to Canada six years ago from India. Kuljit Pabla is a family member of Kaur’s and resides in West Kelowna. “We are devastated,” he said. “We just can’t comprehend why it happened,” said Pabla. “It just seems so senseless.” “She came to Canada, trying to progress her life.” She made the decision to move to Canada after discussions with her family. Pabla explained that her family chose Canada because they consider Canada a safe place. “Usually it is,” said Pabla. She initially went to school in the Lower Mainland, but to improve her chances of being granted permanent residency she decided to start working. Pabla said that she was a hard worker and worked many jobs, including being a supervisor at a Five Guys restaurant. “She worked many jobs to fast-track her permanent residency,” said Pabla. Kaur had been granted her permanent residency just three weeks prior to the devastating attack. Pabla said she and her family were elated. Most recently, she had been working for Paladin security as an officer at UBCO, hoping to one day attend school there, said Pabla. “Her goal was to continue (her) education as she saved up money, with support from the family,” he said. She would tell Pabla and his wife “I want to be like them,” when she saw the kids studying at the university while she worked security. “She wanted to be there as a student,” said Pabla. A tribute to Harmandeep Kaur is displayed on the UBCO campus. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) She was attacked early in the morning on Sat. Feb. 26 after working an overnight shift on campus. Kelowna RCMP announced Monday that Kaur had succumbed to her injuries and that officers were investigating her death as a homicide. The attacker was identified shortly after the incident and was apprehended under the Mental Health Act. His identity has not been released and he remains in hospital and faces possible murder charges. A press release from Kelowna RCMP indicated that the suspect was an employee of the university at the time of the attack. Lesley Cormack, deputy vice-chancellor and principal at UBCO, issued a statement regarding the attack stating the campus is working with RCMP to provide any assistance required in the investigation. “All of our security personnel are deeply valued members of our campus community. They work tirelessly every day to keep our students, faculty and staff safe and to be a welcoming, friendly and reassuring face when help is needed,” she said. Patara explained that Kaur’s family is currently travelling from India to Canada and added that the temple has offered to pay for the funeral and expenses. Kaur also has family in Squamish, the lower mainland and the U.S. “No one deserved this, but she definitely didn’t deserve this,” said Pabla. During Monday’s Kelowna City Council meeting Kara Triance, Kelowna RCMP superintendent stated that three of four homicides in the city last year involved a mental health component. RCMP calls for service involving mental health-related issues were up slightly in 2021, at 3,105, compared with 2,899 in 2020. Triance said there is a need to respond to multiple different areas, such as the need for care while incarcerated, the need for mental health and substance use support and dealing with mental health calls in general. https://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/ubco-homicide-victim-new-resident-to-canada/

Asif Jalal new BSF IG (Punjab Frontier) Chandigarh, March 1 Asif Jalal has been appointed as Inspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force’s “Punjab Frontier” that is responsible for guarding the International Border with Pakistan. He takes over from Sonali Mishra, who was the first-woman officer to head this frontier. Jalal was on on deputation in the Central Bureau of Investigation at New Delhi. He has also served as IG (Shimla Range) and IG (Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau) where he was associated with the launch of Emergency Response Support System, Gudiya Helpline for women’s safety and Shakti button. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/jalal-new-bsf-ig-pb-frontier-374255

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/992-people-from-punjab-stranded/articleshow/89910324.cms 992 people from Punjab stranded NN / Updated: Mar 1, 2022, 08:38 IST BATHINDA: Punjab ADGP MF Farooqui on Monday said the Punjab government had compiled details of 992 persons, mainly students, stuck in Ukraine. Additional chief secretary Anurag Verma is monitoring all operations.

Why are they so eager to take part in other people's wars? Hopefully no Sikh/Panjabi In Ukraine takes the advice. “If Me & My Son Get Visa To Ukraine…”: Simranjit Singh Mann, After Backlash On Last Statement A former police officer and president of the political party Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Simranjit Singh Mann has been making headlines recently due to one of his statements about the Russia-Ukraine war. In his statement, he said, “Our people, the Sikhs now studying in Ukraine, instead of coming back to India, should report to the nearest military post and volunteer for military service against the Russian invasion. They should request the military authority to give them fortnightly training in infantry or artillery and then put them on duty to defend Ukraine.” Due to this statement, the politician had to face some backlash. When in an interview, he was asked that as he was advising that people of Punjab and Sikhs should stay back in Ukraine and help the victims, so he shall start from himself and his son. To this, Singh said he doesn’t have any problem with the same, if he and his son Emaan Singh got the visa, they will pack their bags and reach in three-four days to fight against Russia. Meanwhile, Mann said if students volunteered for military service for Ukraine, “it would result in big laurels for Sikh community across the world”. “If we lived and had food and salt in Ukraine, studied there then there is no need to return. We are a martial race.” He also urged the youth to join military ranks to side with Ukraine. https://kiddaan.com/if-me-my-son-get-visa-to-ukraine-simranjit-singh-mann-after-backlash-on-last-statement/

First Sikh in Pakistan gets PhD in Punjabi LAHORE: Dr Kalyan Singh Kalyan, a Sikh student of Punjab University, obtained his PhD degree in Punjabi from Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar in the convocation. He is the first Sikh after the creation of Pakistan who did his PhD in Punjabi. Dr Kalyan Singh has done PhD on the life and teachings of Baba Guru Nanak. Talking to the media, Dr Kalyan Singh said that my PhD degree had proved the decision of my ancestors to live in Pakistan a wise decision. He said that he had done his PhD covering various aspects of his religion and his spiritual leader Baba Guru Nanak under the supervision of a Muslim teacher, Dr Naveed Shahzad, which proved that there was complete religious freedom in Pakistan. He said that doing PhD on Sikh religion under the supervision of a Muslim teacher was a great example of interfaith and inter-religious harmony in Pakistan. He said that he obtained all his education from BA to PhD from Punjab University and he was thankful for this great alma mater. https://academiamag.com/first-sikh-in-pakistan-gets-phd-in-punjabi/

Lost as a Qaum now. Watch: Sikh volunteers serve Langar on train to people in Ukraine

I haven't watched it yet.