Episode no.200
This interview with Rupinder Kaur Sandhu, wife of Sandeep Nangal Ambian, was published on 12 April 2023. who have come to Punjab to celebrate the first death anniversary of Sandeep Nangal Ambian and also held the Kabaddi Cup in Sandeep’s memory. She said that appeals are being made to the administration for a long time but no justice is being given by the government. Rupinder Kaur said that she had given some important names to the government about Sandeep’s murder and had also sent the location of those men, from whom the government did not even inquire. Rather, Rupinder Kaur is told by the administration that no action can be taken without evidence, while finding evidence is the job of the administration. Rupinder Kaur said that the killers have tried to create an atmosphere of fear by shooting Sandeep in the ground, that’s why even the players are not raising their voice. Rupinder said that she needs the support of the players but first the players should take care of their safety. Rupinder said that she also get threats. Along with this, while giving information about the Mega League, she told what improvements Sandeep wanted to make in Kabaddi. He wanted Kabaddi to be drug-free, insurance for players, the rules of the game to be strictly followed and his children to play Kabaddi in the future. She told how Sandeep used to help everyone, he used to help new players, retired players, financially weak players even with money. If he had time, he still had a lot to do. She also openly talked about gangsters and people who want to run their own presidency in Kabaddi. Rupinder Kaur said that Sandeep Nangal Ambian had never played under the pressure of any gangster. Apart from being a successful player, Sandeep was also a good manager and many big players sought his guidance. Rupinder Kaur Sandhu said that instead of troubling the people by holding protests, they want to give more time to the Punjab government for investigation but they hope that the government will give them justice. More important things were discussed in this interview.
~kulwinder kaur bajwa