September 2009 Archive

Edict against Dera Sauda Sirsa – Sikh bodies urge Akal Takhat to ensure implementation

Various Sikh religious, political and social organizations have requested Jathedar Akal Takht Gurbachan Singh to ensure that The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) implement edict against Sirsa based Dera Sauda Sirsa.

Punjab Government should curb vicious activities of HSS – Panthic Organizations.

Reacting strongly on repeated attempts by Hindu Surakhya Samity to hurt the religious feelings of the Sikh Nation as well as the peace of Punjab, the Panthic Organizations like Dal Khalsa, Khalsa Action Committee, SAD Panch Pardhani and Sikh Students Federation has (SSF) asked Punjab Government to curb the vicious activities of this Hindu extremist organization.

SYA staged demonstrations in front of Indian Consulates (Special Report)

Sikh Youth of America has staged demonstrations in front of Indian Consulates situated at New York, Washington DC, Huston, Chicago, San Francisco to protest against arrest of Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu, chairman of Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) and other Sikh leaders. SFA claimed these arrests are motivated by ulterior political motives and Indian State is placing hindrances in the way of peaceful and democratic Sikh Struggle.

Judicial custody of Bhai Bittu and others extended till 7 October in Mansa Murder case.

As per information provided by Advocate Ajit Singh Bhangu and Advocate Lakhwinder Singh Kaliraun, Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu, Prof. Gurbir Singh and Gurdeep Singh Raju are sent to judicial custody till 7 October 2009.

East Coast Sikh-American community will protest outside the UN building today

In a Press Statement sent to the SikhSiyasat Network via email, Dr. Amarjit Singh, Director of the Washington-based Khalistan Affairs Center, vehemently condemned the ongoing reign of terror unleashed by the puppet government, in the Sikh Homeland of Indian-occupied Punjab, where patriotic Sikh leadership like Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu, and many other Sikh patriots have been rounded up, and incarcerated without trial under India’s draconian ‘UA(P) Act, 1967’.

“Khalistan Ka Jinn” – Another attempt by Indian Media to terrorize the People of Punjab

t could be termed as another attempt by Hindi Media to terrorize the people of Punjab as IBN7, one of main Hindi news channels telecasted in India, showed an "exclusive" 'news drama' titled "Khalistan Ka Jinn".

Sikhs Secure Right To Wear The Kirpan In 61 Schools In Six States

In a press statement issued by the United Sikhs it is claimed that Sikhs moved one step further in their continuous struggle to practice their religion freely. Sukhmeet Kaur, a Sikh student in the 8th grade, had been ordered by school authorities to remove her Kirpan during school hours or not come to school at all.

Panch Pardhani to launch district level protests against arrest of Sikh Leaders.

In an important meeting held over here yesterday, the SAD (A) Panch Pardhani has decided to launch district level protests against arrests of Bhai Daljeet Singh Bittu and other leaders, members and even employees of Panch Pardhani.

Bhai Bittu’s custody extended till 8 October

Judicial custody of Bhai Daljeet Singh Bittu, Chairman of Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) Panch Pardhani has been extended till 8th October, 2009 and he is sent back to Amritsar Jail. Earlier today the police brought Bhai Bittu from Amritsar Jail and produced before Magistrate at Ludhiana, who extended the custody for fourteen more days. In a strange move the Punjab Police did not bother to produce Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur, Palwinder Singh Chattrana and Gurdeep Singh Raju before the Magistrate who are also framed by the Police along with Bhai Bittu under ULA(P) Act 1967.

Sikh for Justice Protests Kamal Nath’s Visit to US

Sikhs for Justice condemns the visit of India’s Union Minister for Road and Transport, presently in United States to meet with World Bank officials and other financiers in an effort to attract investors. In a statement sent to SikhSiyasat Network attorney Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, legal advisor for Sikhs for Justice, said that Minister Kamal Nath was indicted by a high ranking investigative commission on allegations that he led a mob that killed Sikhs during a November 1984 massacre that followed the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Join the noble cause of securing release of Prof. Bhullar – LFHRI

LAWYERS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL on 10th October 2009, which is observed as World Day Against Death Penalty, is starting a campaign for seeking clemency from President Of India to Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, who is at present languishing in Tihar jail, New Delhi, India... KINDLY JOIN THE NOBLE CAMPAIGN TO SECURE HIS RELEASE.

Indian Judiciary failed to prevent fake encounter.

In an article published in a prominent Punjabi Daily newspaper Praful Bidwai, a well known columnist of India, has expressed his views regarding failure of Indian Judicial system to prevent unlawful execution of human beings through fake encounters by State machinery and restore Rule of Law.

Shaheedi Samagam held in the memory of Bhai Satpal Singh Dallewal.

A Shaheedi Samagam is held in the memory of Shaheed Satpal Singh Dallewal at Gurudwara Shikar Ghat Sahib, Village Dallewal near Goraya. This samagam was organized with efforts of Sikh Sangat and SAD Panch Pardhani and is attended by various leaders of Sikh organizations.

27th Jatha heading towards Salabatpura arrested.

Talwandi Sabo (20 September, 2009) Large scale arrests of Sikh leaders and activeists of SAD Panch Pardhani were aimed inter alia to defuse ongoing Sikh ...

19th Martyr day of Shaheed Satpal Singh Dallewal is being observed at Village Dallewal.

Goraya (20 September, 2009) Sikh Sangat and Shiromani Akali Dal (A) Panch Pardhani is observing 19th Martyr day of Shaheed Bhai Satpal Singh Dallewal, General ...

Letter of Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana

In a letter addressed to Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is sentenced to Death in Beant Singh assassination case, has refused to appeal against capital sentence awarded to him by the Sessions Court. Bhai Rajoana has clarified that he stands by what he and Shaheed Dilawar Singh did and he do not want to appeal against the decision of Sessions court or take services of any advocate.

Sikh Shahadat (September 2009 Issue) is available online

Sources of Sikh Shahadat Magazine have informed SikhSiyasat Network that September 2009 issue of Sikh Shahadat is currently available on website of the Magazine. This month’s issue was delayed due to police crackdown on the magazine.

LFHRI to initiate campaign against Death Sentence of Prof. Bhullar

Lawyers for Human Rights International shall start a signature campaign against death sentence awarded to Prof. Devinder Pal Singh Bullar currently lodged in Tihar Jail (Delhi).

Female Feticide is an offence against Humanity – Dr. Harshinder Kaur

Barkley: In seminar held here, Dr. Harshinder Kaur, Dr. Amarjit singh and others shared their views on female feticide. You can read full report here (In Punjabi).

Consul General of India approached to seek justice for Sewak Singh.

A high level delegation of Sikh Federation Austraila approached Ms. Anita Nayar, Consul General of India in Australia and raised the issue of ‘enforced disappearance’ of Sewak Singh, a Ph. D. student of Punjabi University Patiala, which lasted for six long days.

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