Outrage is brewing as Vickrum Digwa, the man convicted of murdering Henry Nowak, has been granted permission for video calls with his mother, Kiran Kaur, who is also behind bars for concealing the murder weapon. This decision has left Henry’s family and prison staff fuming.
Kaur, 53, is serving time for hiding the knife used in the tragic stabbing of 18-year-old Henry in Southampton last December. Digwa, now 23, is currently incarcerated at HMP Frankland in Durham, where he is expected to engage in these video chats, known as “Purple Visits,” with his mother, who is located at Bronzefield Prison in Surrey.
Sources have expressed deep concern over this development, highlighting the pain it causes Henry’s family. “Henry’s family will never see him again, so why should Digwa have the opportunity to connect with his mother?” one source lamented, emphasizing the frustration felt by many, including prison staff.
Digwa was sentenced to a minimum of 21 years for the murder, while Kaur received a three-year sentence for her role in hiding the weapon. The circumstances surrounding Henry’s death were harrowing, with police bodycam footage capturing his desperate cries for help after the attack.
The approval of these video calls has been met with disbelief, particularly given Kaur’s involvement in the crime. “It’s a disgrace that they have to go to the effort of arranging these calls,” a source stated, reflecting the sentiment that granting privileges to a convicted murderer is unjust.
Despite the backlash, prison officials maintain that they must assess each application on its individual merits. However, critics argue that allowing Digwa to communicate with Kaur, especially after her conviction, sends the wrong message. “The nature of the crime makes this approval even more 𝓈𝒽𝓸𝒸𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔,” another insider remarked.
Digwa’s family, who reportedly speak Punjabi, may complicate the monitoring of these calls. Prison staff will ensure that conversations occur in English to prevent any discussions about the crime. If they stray into Punjabi or touch on sensitive topics, the calls will be terminated immediately.
As the situation unfolds, Henry’s family, including his sister Olivia and mother Lucy Ross, have expressed their disappointment with the justice system, vowing to continue their fight for accountability and truth. Meanwhile, concerns grow over the privileges afforded to Digwa as he navigates his time in prison.
With emotions running high, many are left wondering how such decisions are made and what they mean for victims’ families seeking justice.
