"Canadian Court Sentences Tanner Fox to Life Key Figure in Air India Bombing Case"
A Canadian court has handed down a life sentence to Tanner Fox for the murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik, a key figure in the 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing case.
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A Canadian court has handed down a life sentence to Tanner Fox for the murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik, a key figure in the 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing case. This verdict was issued by Justice Terrance Schultes of the British Columbia Supreme Court. Malik, a distinguished member of the Canadian community and a former president of the Khalsa Credit Union in Vancouver, was ambushed and fatally shot in Surrey in 2022 while driving. His death was initially a mystery until his son, Jaspreet Malik, disclosed his identity on Facebook.
Ripudaman Singh Malik had a significant presence in Canada, not only through his leadership at the Khalsa Credit Union, which boasts 16,000 members, but also through his involvement in education. He established several schools in the Surrey and Vancouver areas, contributing greatly to the community. Despite his acquittal in the Kanishka case in 2005, Malik was once blacklisted by India, a sanction that was eventually lifted. He made amends with India, visiting several states in 2019, marking a reconciliation after years of tension.
The case also involves Joselopez, an accomplice of Fox, who was convicted in October. His sentencing hearing is set for February 6th. Both Fox and Lopez admitted to the murder, stating it was carried out for financial gain. Malik's murder brought to light the name of Khalistan Tiger Force leader Nijjar, although he was acquitted in the Kanishka bombing case. Malik's assassination not only signifies a loss for his family but also for the broader community he served through his financial and educational endeavors.