How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Sikhs Threatened by Indian Gangs in Central Valley Wave of Terror

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. By Gagandeep Singh CalMatters Last fall, Harsimran Singh was well on his way to bringing 15,000 fans to Stockton for an international tournament of the ancient Indian sport Kabaddi. Then, suddenly, athletes started dropping out. They seemed to manufacture excuses to avoid the sport’s world cup. As president of the American Kabaddi Federation, Singh felt increasing…

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Last fall, Harsimran Singh was well on his way to bringing 15,000 fans to Stockton for an international tournament of the ancient Indian sport Kabaddi.  Then, suddenly,  athletes started dropping out.  They seemed to manufacture excuses to avoid the sport’s world cup. As president of the American Kabaddi Federation, Singh felt increasingly shaken as the cancellations mounted. He began pressing for answers.  He learned from athletes, and then fro…