Jaswant Singh Chail update Man who threatened Queen Elizabeth II with crossbow at Windsor Castle charged with treason × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout SK POP News Jaswant Singh Chail update Man who threatened Queen Elizabeth II with crossbow at Windsor Castle charged with treason By Aurko Maitra Modified 03 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Chail has been accused of threatening to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II (Images via Jaswant Singh Chail/Facebook and Joel Rouse/Ministry of Defence) On Tuesday, August 2, Jaswant Singh Chail, a 20-year-old British Indian man, was charged with treason for allegedly threatening to attack Queen Elizabeth II at her home in Windsor Castle. On Christmas day, 2021, the then 19-year-old Jaswant Singh Chail had posted a video reportedly threatening to kill Queen Elizabeth II in retaliation for the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, in which British troops slaughtered approximately 300 to 1000 protestors in Amritsar, Punjab. Chris Ship@chrisshipitvAfter an incident at Windsor Castle on Christmas Day, 20 year old Jaswant Singh Chail from Southampton has been charged under the Treason Act for attempting to injure the Queen.@metpoliceuk say he’s also charged with possessing an offensive weapon.He’ll appear in court on 17/087614After an incident at Windsor Castle on Christmas Day, 20 year old Jaswant Singh Chail from Southampton has been charged under the Treason Act for attempting to injure the Queen.@metpoliceuk say he’s also charged with possessing an offensive weapon.He’ll appear in court on 17/08 Chail, a British citizen of Punjabi-Sikh descent, spoke of his heritage in the video, while also calling himself a Sith, a reference to the villains in the Star Wars franchise. He said: "I’m sorry. I’m sorry for what I’ve done and what I will do. I will attempt to assassinate Elizabeth, Queen of the Royal Family. This is revenge for those who have died in the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre." He added: "I’m an Indian Sikh, a Sith. My name was Jaswant Singh Chail, my name is Darth Janus." Anirudh Chatterjee@Anirudh1969@BBCBreaking Jaswant Singh Chail ,20, is accused of ' wilfully producing a loaded crossbow with intent ' to harm the Queen.4@BBCBreaking Jaswant Singh Chail ,20, is accused of ' wilfully producing a loaded crossbow with intent ' to harm the Queen. Authorities arrested Chail just 500 meters away from Queen Elizabeth's private quarters. He was allegedly found armed with a crossbow. What did Jaswant Singh Chail do Exploring the alleged crime Jaswant Singh Chail entered Windsor castle just 24 minutes after his recorded threat began garnering views on social media. Authorities stated that he had only been on the castle grounds briefly before his arrest. Richard Palmer@RoyalReporterJaswant Singh Chail, 20, from Southampton, has been charged under the Treason Act with making threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon (a crossbow) with “intent to alarm Her Majesty” after an arrest at Windsor Castle on Christmas Day.23118Jaswant Singh Chail, 20, from Southampton, has been charged under the Treason Act with making threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon (a crossbow) with “intent to alarm Her Majesty” after an arrest at Windsor Castle on Christmas Day. As per the New York Post, after Chail's arrest, the UK Counter-Terrorism Police carried out a seven-month-long investigation, ultimately determining that the suspect acted alone. Nick Price, the head of the counter-terrorism division, summed up the accusations against Chail in a press interview, where he said: “(Chail was) arrested in the grounds of Windsor Castle on 25 December 2021 carrying a crossbow." According to Fox News, he is the first suspect in 40 years to be charged with a crime under the 19th century Treason act. The act states: "(It is a criminal offence to ) assault the Queen, or have a firearm or offensive weapon in her presence with intent to injure or alarm her or to cause a breach of peace." HiddenInjustice@HiddenInjusticeWhy wasn’t Jill Dando’s killer - predatory sex offender, serial stalker & rapist Barry George - treated similarly to Jaswant Singh Chail when he was caught ‘carrying a 50ft coil of rope & a 12in hunting knife’ in Kensington palace gardens in 1983?#InnocenceFraud #PredatorsWhy wasn’t Jill Dando’s killer - predatory sex offender, serial stalker & rapist Barry George - treated similarly to Jaswant Singh Chail when he was caught ‘carrying a 50ft coil of rope & a 12in hunting knife’ in Kensington palace gardens in 1983?#InnocenceFraud #Predators Chail has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon and making death threats. He is currently under police custody. As per officials, he will make his first appearance at London Westminster Magistrates Court on August 17. Nick Price noted:“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Mr Chail are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.” The Queen remained unharmed in the incident. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Upasya Bhowal × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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