As Sikh Canadians continue to speak out against ongoing violations of human rights by the Indian government in the state of Punjab, many Sikhs are being targeted in coordinated harassment and misinformation campaigns. Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra, a historian and history professor, says the attempt to use Schmidt’s tragic death for political motives is part of the emboldening of the “right-wing, fascist Hindutva movement” in India and beyond. We’re an award-winning non-profit news organization that covers topics like social and economic inequality, big business and labour, and right-wing extremism