The worldwide Sikh community is in shock after the news of Jasmine Thiara, a RCMP officer in Canada took her life according to reports on social media sites. According to reports the RCMP officer took her life by shooting herself on February 21, 2021.
The news first came on social media by Facebook user Kartar Singh:
The news was further confirmed by users on Twitter.
First responder Pascal Rodier wrote on Twitter:
“Cst Jasmine Thiara #64971 from Richmond. Say her name. She’ll get no parade, no medal and no address. She’ll be barely mentioned in the public news. Yet she served all the citizens of her community as part of law enforcement. Because of how she died she’ll never be mentioned.”
Cst Jasmine Thiara #64971 from Richmond.
— Pascal Rodier MStJ, MA, CEM, SAS (@Pascal1Rodier) February 23, 2021
Say her name. She'll get no parade, no medal and no address. She'll be barely mentioned in the public news. Yet she served all the citizens of her community as part of law enforcement. Because of how she died she'll never be mentioned. pic.twitter.com/0Tuf490Hbd
The Hamilton Police Association wrote on Twitter:
Our thoughts are with the RCMP after the loss of Cst Jasmine Thiara. Please look out for each other and ask for help 💙 #endthestigma @rcmpgrcpolice https://t.co/bVaqKHO8DL
— Hamilton Police Association (@HPAHamilton) February 23, 2021
Those who knew Jasmine posted on Twitter:
I never knew Cst Thiara and the struggles that faced you were challenging. My thoughts are with your family, coworkers and friends during this sad time.
— Joey Prefontaine (@northshorejoey) February 23, 2021
Our Condolences to the family of Cst. Jasmine Thiara #64971
— The Canadian Hero (@HerosofCanada) February 23, 2021
who passed away Feb. 21
Rest In Peace, Cst. Thiara https://t.co/NJvUhWtP0b
RIP Cst Jasmine Thiara #64971 from Richmond.
— Gurdarshan Mangat (@saintlion) February 23, 2021
Say her name. She'll get no parade, no medal and no address. She'll be barely mentioned in the public news. Yet she served all the citizens of her community as part of law enforcement. Because of how she died she'll never be mentioned. pic.twitter.com/OqagwB2a3Z