December 2009 Archive

Voices for Freedom Warns the State of a Direction towards a Civil War

Ludhiana (December 7, 2009): In a press release the Voices for Freedom condemns the indiscriminate use of bullets which resulted in one death and scores of protesting devout Sikhs injured.

Casualty at Ludhiana could have been prevented; Administration failed to explore other available option

Ludhiana (December 6, 2009): A section of media has raised question on role played by the administration during yesterday’s incident. A media report says that had it not been laxity on part of the administration, loss of life could have been prevented while controlling the Sikhs protesters on Saturday.

Police and intelligence agencies on High alert in Punjab

Ludhiana (December 6, 2009): As the news is coming in media that the Sikh organizations have called for Punjab shut-down on 7th December to protest against atrocities of Punjab Government, the Punjab police and intelligence agencies are put on high alert.

Comrades once again exposed their ugly mindset

Ludhiana (December 6, 2009): So-called comrades of Punjab have once again exposed their ugly mindset. It has become the integral part of the basic nature leftists in Punjab to take a stand against Sikhs, never mind they stood for right or wrong.

Congress demanded dismissal of Punjab government

Chandigarh (December 6, 2009): As per certain media reports the Congress party of Punjab today demanded the immediate dismissal of SAD-BJP alliance government and imposition of President's Rule in Punjab.

Dharna by Sant Samaj lifted under suspicious circumstances

Ludhiana (December 6, 2009): The Sant Samaj was holding a dharna at Samrala chowk (Ludhiana) after yesterday’s incident that claimed life of a Sikh, Darshan Singh lohara but today this dharna is lifted under somewhat suspicious circumstances.

Bihar asked Punjab to explain the sitation over security of ‘Bihari Labour’ in Punjab

Ludhiana (December 6, 2009): According to some media reports the Bihar government has rushed a two-member fact-finding team to Ludhiana, a day after migrant labourers from the state clashed with police and locals over alleged failure of the local administration to provide them protection from robbers’ gang.

Curfew imposed at Ludhiana; Sikh called for Ludhiana Bandh on 6 December.

Ludhiana (December 5, 2009): Considering the tense situation at Ludhiana the district magistrate has imposed curfew in areas falling under 9 police stations, covering almost sixty percent of the areas of this city.

One Sikh martyred at Ludhiana; Police protected Ashutosh’s function

Ludhiana (December 5, 2009): Once again Badal Government has earned its’ fame in hurting the Sikhs and protecting anti-Sikh forces.

Bihari Migrated labour went on rampage at Ludhiana – Burned vehicles, blocked traffic; Police saw it all helplessly

Ludhiana (December 5, 2009): Many media reports have revealed that migrated labour yesterday went on rampage at Ludhiana and burnt almost 16 vehicles including, buses and army truck. They were angry on alleged loot of Bhiari in the night by some unidentified person.

Dal Khalsa (UK) calls for Sikhs to unite & Stop Ashutosh & His Hindutva Cult

Britain/Ludhiana (December 5, 2009): Dal Khalsa (UK) calls for Sikhs to unite to stop the Ashutosh led DJJS from holding its proposed meet in Ludhiana on Dec 5-6, which the Dal Khalsa believes was being held with the blessings and support of the RSS and Bharatiya Janta Party.

What the government is doing is correct, says Makkar; while expressing ignorance about Ashutosh’s function in Ludhiana.

Ludhiana (December 04, 2009): According to some media reports the local police has fortified Sector 32, near Vardhman Spinning Mills, Chandigarh Road, where controversial dera head Ashutosh is going to hold a function that will begin on December 5.

SGPC’s performance nil, needs overhauling, says Panthic Bodies

Jalandhar (December 03, 2009): Upset about the over the overall functioning of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, the Dal Khalsa along with other Panthic bodies has called for a complete overhaul of the apex body of the Sikhs.

BSSF come out in support of “Singh Better then King”.

London (December 2, 2009): Babbu Mann new album “Singh Better than King” and especially a song “Ek Baba Nanak Se” is a matter of popular discussion in Punjab. Some Sikh preachers have criticized the song as well as Babbu Mann. But many Sikh organizations are coming forward to extend their support for initiative taken by the singer.

Apprehending clash on Dec 5, Dal Khalsa writes letter to Akal Takht, SGPC to express its concern.

Amritsar (December 01, 2009): The Dal Khalsa has expressed apprehension that pro and anti-Dasam Granth factions might clash with each other at Akal Takht on the day when Prof Darshan Singh has been summoned by Sikh clergy to explain his objectionable speech at Gurdwara in US.

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