Singh’s case drew additional attention due to his family history. He is the nephew of Indira Gandhi’s assassin, Satwant Singh, one of the bodyguards responsible for her killing in 1984. Prosecutors argued that Singh’s identity was already known internationally and that public interest in transparency outweighed any risks. The Court of Appeal agreed, stating there was an “appreciable public interest” in revealing his identity given the scale of the offending. By early 2023, Singh and his associate, Himatjit ‘Jimmy’ Singh Khalon, were unpacking thousands of cans and bottles at a rented industrial unit in Auckland.

Source: Stuff March 29, 2026 05:38 UTC