Capt Amarinder Singh pays tribute to slain Indian-American Sikh cop

Capt Amarinder Singh on Saturday paid a tribute to slain Indian-American Sikh cop Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal. Harris County officer was first-ever turbaned policeman in US. He h been 'ruthlessly' killed in Texas on Friday. Punjab chief minister said he was anguished to learn about his murder and offered his condolences to his family. 

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police officer died after being shot multiple times from behind in a "ruthless, cold-blooded way" during a traffic stop in US state of Texas, a senior official said Saturday. Gonzalez said Dhaliwal, a 10-year veteran of department, stopped a vehicle with a man and woman inside and one of m got out and shot him "ambush-style" at least twice in a "ruthless, cold-blooded way." shooter was seen running to a shopping centre nearby, officials said. Dhaliwal was in his early 40s.

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Dhaliwal remembered as a kind human being

Dhaliwal was married and a far of three children. "Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was a trailblazer. He was an example for many. He represented his community with respect and pride," said Commissioner rian Garcia. "Deputy Dhaliwal is kwn to everybody as someone with a giving heart," Gonzalez said. "Post (Hurricane) Harvey, when we needed help most, he brought an 18-wheeler of people that he gared toger, that came all way from California to deliver goods to our community."

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Dhaliwal was first turbaned cop

Since 2015, Dhaliwal was "history-making" police officer in Texas to serve while keeping his Sikh articles of faith, including a turban and beard. He was allowed to wear turban and beard while patrolling streets in order to bolster cultural diversity. With this policy, one of largest sheriff's offices in country h affirmed that a person does t have to choose between ir faith and a career of service. Since 9/11, misperceptions about Sikhs' religiously mandated turbans and beards have led to an increase in discrimination against community.

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