Lakhvinder Kahlon, the Delta man who was charged in the stabbing death of his two year old daughter, has suddenly entered a guilty plea to second degree murder. http://www.bclocalnews.com/surrey_area/surreyleader/news/38817444.html The plea automatically carries a sentence of life in prison. Parole determinations will be given Thursday. The horrendous act that occurred a year ago, touched off aContinue reading Delta father pleads guilty to second degree murder after stabbing two year old daughter
Where Culture and Religion collide – female inequality within Indian communities
The last 24 hours have been a whirlwind of honest and revealing discussion from Sikh’s worldwide regarding yesterdays post on female inequality – and in my opinion, it has been long overdue. I can say with all honesty that I have, as of this post, not received one negative attack directed at myself. I have received manyContinue reading Where Culture and Religion collide – female inequality within Indian communities
Understanding Sikh Gender Inequality
Looking at the local Sikh internet forums, at least the ones that can be accessed publicly, there is marked lack of conversation regarding the tragedy of little Rajvinder Kahlon, who was allegedly murdered by her fathers own hands. Lakhvinder Kahlon, the accused, made his first court appearance yesterday, but was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluationContinue reading Understanding Sikh Gender Inequality
Man allegedly murders baby girl- distraught over having third daughter and no sons.
The story that follows is one that is so heinous in nature that I was left with a tangible distaste in my mouth after hearing it for the first time. My heart is broken. There is no other way to say it. The rage I feel towards this man, her father, and the idea that women haveContinue reading Man allegedly murders baby girl- distraught over having third daughter and no sons.
Westcoast Views with Laila Yuile 