Balbir Singh Sodhi Murder | S09E10 | Punjabi Crime Podcast
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Balbir Singh Sodhi—a hardworking Sikh gas‑station owner in Mesa, Arizona—became the first known victim of a brutal hate crime in the tense days after a major national tragedy in 2001. 🙏🏽 Turbaned and proud of his faith, Balbir was mistaken for something he was not, and a single act of ignorance stole his life. 💔In this video we’ll explore:🔹 Balbir’s inspiring journey from rural Punjab to the American Southwest ✈️🌵🔹 The heart‑wrenching events of 15 September 2001 that ended his dream 🇺🇸🗓️🔹 How his grieving family and the wider Sikh community turned sorrow into a call for unity 🤝🏽🕌🔹 The arrest, trial, and sentencing of the gunman ⚖️🚔🔹 Lasting lessons on empathy, diversity, and standing up to hate 🫂✨#punjabicrimestories #crime #truecrimepunjabi #punjabikahanian #balbirsinghsodhi
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