Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, November 24

As the UK court awarded a two-year sentence to Wajid Shah, a native of Slough, for threatening to kill five British politicians including Labour Party MP Tanmanjit Singh Dhesi, the latter’s family living in Jalandhar is relieved.

Dhesi’s uncle Paramjit Singh Raipur, who is also an SGPC member, said, “The news gives us a great sense of relief. In his message here, Sikh Parliamentarian in UK Tanmanjit Singh Dhesi said Wajid Shah, (27) had also threatened to stab to death former PM Theresa May via an email. The email came when she was serving as Britain’s PM. Slough MP Dhesi said he too was approached by accused Shah in connection with the citizenship test case, after which he received four emails threatening to kill him. Dhesi said that he had to close his office on the advice of the police. He added that the nature of the messages that Shah sent to MPs were horrendous and caused the victims significant anxiety and distress.

Dhesi stated that the jury admitted that Shah had sent threatening emails after concluding a six-day hearing and convicted Shah on six counts of sending death threatening messages and thus sentenced him to two years in prison.

Dhesi, MP of Slough said “No one should be subject to abuse or death threats, whether online or in person. So I am relieved that Shah has been brought to justice for his frightening and shocking actions.”

He said, “I wish to convey my immense gratitude to Thames Valley police and all those involved in helping to conclude this case for their hard work and for acting swiftly to protect those of us who were affected.”