October 2011 Archive

Never heard anything against Izhar Alam: Badal

Jalandhar, Punjab (October 30, 2011): It could be termed as another set back to the efforts of various Human Rights organizations to secure justice for victims of mass level human rights violations, in Punjab as the nexus between violators and political set-up is turning into political power sharing alliance.

Badal should apologize for giving clean chit to infamous cop Izhar Alam

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (October 30, 2011): The Dal Khalsa has said Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal must unconditionally apologize to the Sikh Panth for giving clean chit to retired police officer Mohammad Izhar Alam who was among of the most cruel officers notorious for the killing of Sikh youth in fake encounters.

Case against Indian Minister Kamal Nath in US Federal Court – US State Department Considering Immunity

Washington, USA (October 29, 2011): As per a detailed report (dated: October 29, 2011) by Anju Kaur, Sikh News Network (SikhNN) staff writer, Washington Bureau, the U.S. Department of State is still considering providing a statement of diplomatic immunity for Kamal Nath, Indian minister of urban development, who is facing a civil lawsuit in New York for his alleged participation in the genocidal violence against Sikhs in 1984 in New Delhi.

Memorial for the Hondh Massacre, SGPC sees “no use”

Amritsar, Punjab (October 28, 2011): The Shiromani Gurdwara Pharbadnhak Committee (SGPC) has come under criticism from All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) led by Karnail Singh Peer Mohammad for delay in construction of a memorial for the Sikhs brutally massacred during anti-Sikh riots in November 1984 in Haryana. It is notable that on March 6 this year the Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh had laid the foundation for the Sikh Genocide Memorail at Hondh Chillar Village.

Sikhs plan march on Canadian Parliament to push for a Genocide Motion

Toronto/Canada (October 29, 2011): As per a "Marketwire" news report, pubished on October 28, 2011 on sys-con.com, hundreds of Canadian Sikhs will voice their demands for justice outside Canada's Parliament on Tuesday, November 1st to mark the anniversary of the November 1984 genocide of Sikhs in India. By this step the Sikhs will be sharing their stories of the violence and persecution inflicted upon them as a people.

Opinion of various sections of Civil society caries no value on Death Penalty Issue: Centre

Tamil Nadu (October 28, 2011): The Central Government of India seems committed to break almost seven years de facto moratorium on death penalty, as it has strongly opposed the commutation of death penalty to three Tamil nationals, accused for plotting the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi former Prime Minister of India. In a affidavit filed in TN High Court the GOI explained that opinion of various sections of Civil society, pleading for commutation of death sentence carries no value in the Government's eyes.

Punjab: HR bodies worried about impunity to mass violators

Chandigarh (October 27, 2011): Human rights bodies, in Punjab, are concerned about the continuing policy of impunity and political accommodation of "mass violators". Recently opposition is expressed, by such bodies, to proposed candidature of former DGP Mohd. Izhar Alam on Shirmoani Akali Dal (Badal) ticket for State Assembly Election from Malerkotla.

Sikh Channel rapped by Ofcom on complaint of two viewers

London, UK (October 26, 2011): As per a BIZASIA.CO.UK news (dated October 24, 2011), the Sikh Channel has been rapped by Ofcom after two viewers complained about a programme, objecting to the manner in which it had referred to the Hindu community.

Sikh Genocide 1984: Criminal Complaint launched against Amitabh Bachchan in Australia

New York (October 18, 2011): A criminal complaint has been lodged against Indian Film Star Amitabh Bachan with Australia’s Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions for inciting, participating, conspiring, aiding, abetting and carrying out organized attacks on Sikh population of India in November 1984. Amitabh Bachan is currently in Australia to receive an Honorary Degree from Queensland University of technology-Brisbane and for shooting of Hollywood movie “Great Gatsby” co-starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

“I watched Amitabh Bachchan raising his arm and shouting the slogan- khun ka badla khun sae laengae” on DoorDarshan, Jagdish Kaur

Amritsar (October 21, 2011): Bibi Jagdish Kaur, a prime witness in November 1984 carnage, is reported to have said to “Times of India” (TOI) that ...

Centre says delay granted lease of life to Bhullar; He has nothing complain about for delay

New Delhi (October 19, 2011): The case of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar did not come for hearing in the Supreme Court of India today. The case was listed for hearing on number 28 but could not be taken up, due to shortage of time.

Bhullar’s plea scheduled for hearing in Indian Supreme Court on 19 October

New Delhi ( October 18, 2011 ): The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear the clemency plea of Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar on Wednesday, 19th of October. Bhullar has been on death row for more than eight years, after he was convicted, in 2001, by a designated TADA court for criminal conspiracy in a 1993 bomb blast case. His appeal was finally dismissed by the Supreme Court of India in 2003. Later a review petition against the death sentence was filed with the President of India under Article 72. Home Ministry of India took more than eight years to decide tender its' advice to the President of India in this case. Delay in execution is now base of clemency plea filed by Bhullar's wife in the Supreme Court.

Dal Khalsa slams Manpreet for riding on Anna wave

Amritsar ( 17 October, 2011 ): Taking a dig at Congress and Akali Dal (Badal) for ruining the Punjab financially, the Dal Khalsa said everyone “right from Parkash Singh Badal to Manpreet Singh Badal, wants to ride on Anna’s anti-corruption wave only to get political mileage out of it.

Peer Mohammad to stop Advani’s Rath Yatra from entering Punjab

Moga, Punjab (October 14, 2011): Karnail Singh Peer Mohamman, head of Peer Mohammad faction of All India Sikhs Students Federation (AISSF - Peer Mohammad) announced that it will not allow L.K. Advani’s Rath Yatra to enter the State of Punjab because of Advani’s history of spreading communal disharmony and provoking violence against religious minorities during his previous Yatras.

Sikh Genocide 1984: Kamal Nath’s presence in Belgium draws protests from Sikhs

Leuven/Belgium (October 13, 2011): Several hundred Sikhs gathered and protested in Leuven, Belgium in front of the Central Library where India’s Minister for Urban Development attended 5th EuroIndia Summit on Thursday. The protest rally was organized by Sikh organization of Europe including Sikh Council of Belgium and management committees of European Gurudwaras.

Stop terrorizing farmers, Sikh body tells CM Badal

Amritsar (October 14, 2011): Criticizing the state government for raining lathis on farmers protesting against the alleged forcibly acquired land at Gobindpura in Mansa area, the Dal Khalsa has asked the Akali-BJP government to stop the danda-raj in Punjab.

High Court denies bail to Bhai Daljeet Singh in Ropar Case

Chandigarh (October 13, 2011): Though the prosecution has failed to bring any evidence or witness against Bhai Daljeet Singh in Ropar case, the High Court has turned down his bail plea. Hearing the plea of Bhai Daljeet Singh Justice Rajesh Bindal of Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the lower court to conduct timely hearings of the case and dispose it off with in specified time.

Badal, Captain not tabled Bhullar’s resolution due to fear of loss of Hindu votes, says Dal Khalsa

Hoshiarpur (October 10,2011): Dal Khalsa slams both Akali Dal and Congress for utterly failing to bring the resolution in the recently concluded session of the assembly for commutation of death penalty to life imprisonment for Prof Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar. The office bearers of the radical group who were in the city to attend the monthly meet here today lashed out at both Parkash Singh Badal and Captain Amarinder Singh for scuttling the resolution by indulging in shadow-boxing.

Letter of Sukhdev Singh Sukha and Harjinder Singh Jinda to Indian President

Theoretically, it is appropriate to clarify that our Rastrya (nation) is the Khalsa Panth absorbed into the Guru Granth Sahib. We took the first vital steps towards the destination of Khalistan by touching our foreheads with the footdust of this nation. The elimination of Mr. Vaidya, the General of your forces engaged in destroying the Khalsa Panth and its power, was a holy act on our difficult path of martyrdom. It has once again brought the historical truth to light the urge of the Khalsa Panth to breathe in freedom, its self respect and honor cannot be finished.

… and some – like Jinda Sukha, chant freedom slogans at the top of their voices

"Some collapse on the way, some walk up solemnly, and some - like Khalistan militants Jinda and Sukha in 1992 - chant freedom slogans at the top of their voices" - Ahmadullah (Hangman).

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