Bathinda: The family of Punjab-origin Jasmine Gill, who was allegedly murdered by her husband in California earlier this month, has written to the external affairs ministry, seeking its intervention with US authorities to expedite the investigation and ensure the safety of her eight-month-old son.Jasmine’s mother, Sukhwinder Kaur, and brother, Pash, have sought the custody of the infant for relatives in the US, expressing concern over his safety and upbringing. They have also urged authorities to investigate possible conspiracy angles in the killing and sought legal and financial assistance to bring Jasmine’s mortal remains to India for the last rites.The family has approached the Punjab govt, urging it to take up the matter with the external affairs ministry. They also wish to travel to the US to visit places associated with Jasmine and meet the child.Sukhwinder told TOI the family feared for the infant’s safety and wanted him shielded from the trauma of the crime.Jasmine, a registered nurse who lived in Sacramento, was last seen at her residence on Sept 30, according to the Sacramento county sheriff’s office. Her cousin reported her missing on Oct 4. During the initial investigation, her husband, Gurinder Gill, claimed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents had taken her into custody while she was checking the mail at their residence. However, ICE confirmed to detectives that no enforcement activity had taken place there.Investigators subsequently found inconsistencies in Gurinder’s statements and learnt that the couple were involved in an ongoing divorce and child custody dispute. Burned human remains found in El Dorado County on Oct 1 were later identified as Jasmine’s.Homicide detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Gurinder on murder charges. He was arrested on Oct 14, and search warrants were executed at two residences associated with him. He was booked into Sacramento County Main Jail and is ineligible for bail, the sheriff’s office said.
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