October 2012 Archive

Interview: Sikh Genocide Petition in Australian parliament – MP the Hon Warren Entsch talked to SBS Radio

Sydney, Australia (October 31, 2012): It is learnt that Australian MP, the Hon Warren Entsch, who is going to present a petition seeking recognition for the Sikh Genocide 1984, has talked to SBS Radio (Punjabi).

Bhai Beant Singh’s martyrdom day observed at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib

Amritsar, Punjab (October 31,2012): In an annual ceremony held at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib homage was paid to Shaheed Bhai Beant Singh. Bhai Beant Singh had punished Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi for ordering attack on various Sikh Gurudwaras, including Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar in June 1984.

Sikh activist writes to Canandian PM ahead of his visit to India

Canada (October 31, 2012): Surrey, B.C. based activist Kanwal Jit Singh Gill has written an open letter to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper ahead of his visit to India.

Swaraj Radio to host panel discussion on Sikh genocide 1984 on Nov. 1

Vancouver, BC (October 31, 2012): It is leant that Vancouver, BC based Swaraj Radio would be hosting a penal discussion on Thursday (November 1, 2012) from 1:30pm - 3:00pm (Standard Pacific Time). Representatives from various organizations around the world would be participating in this panel discussion.

Health Hazard: Arsenic found in hand pump water in Phagwara

Phagwara, Punjab (October 30, 2012): According to media reports Arsenic, a toxin, has been detected in water released from hand pumps in the Basant Nagar area of Phagwara. Besides, underground water here is coloured, has a distinctive odour and turbidity and is hard. The iron content is also far beyond permissible limits. The State Public Health Laboratory, Chandigarh confirmed the presence of arsenic in water.

Sikh Genocide 1984 – SYP to commemorate 28th anniversary by holding demonstration at Jalandhar

Jalandhar, Punjab (October 30, 2012): It is learnt that the Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP), youth wing of Dal Khasla, will be holding a demonstration in Jalandhar on November 3 to mark the 28th anniversary of 1984 anti-Sikh massacre in Delhi and elsewhere.

Lord Indarjit Singh declines invitation to NY Sikh International Film Festival

This festive event coincides with the anniversary of the government planned systematic slaughter and rape of thousands of Sikhs throughout the length and breadth of India following the assassination of Indira Gandhi, commencing with Rajiv Gandhi's broadcast incitement of "khoon ka badla khoon" - "Exact blood for blood".

Hurricane Sandy – Sikhs working with other agencies in relief operations

New York, USA: Many parts of the Unite States are hit by a sandy storm and according to reports Sikh groups are working closely with the Office of Emergency Management and State VOADs to track the impact and providing relief services .

Leicester (UK) Sikhs to commemorate anniversary of Sikh Genocide on November 4

Leicester, UK (October 30, 2012): It is learnt that a Sikh Genocide memorial conference shall be organized at Gurudwara Guru Teg Bahaudur Sahib in Leicester, UK to observe 28th anniversary of “Sikh Genocide 1984”.

November 1984 – Sikh “Genocide” petition to be presented in Australian Parliament

Sydney (Australia October 29, 2012): 28 Years after the organized and systematic killing of Sikhs in India, Honorable Warren Entsch, an Australian Federal Member of Parliament will present a “Genocide Petition” before Australian Parliament. The “Genocide” petition will be tabled before the “House of Representatives” during Adjournment Debate (4.30p – 5pm) on Thursday, November 1st, 2012.

Rubabi Bhai Lal admitted to hospital after heart attack

Ludhiana, Punjab (October 29, 2012): According to media reports Rubaabi Bhai Lal was admitted to a hospital in Lahore (Pakistan) as he suffered a heart attack. Bhai Lal, a Muslim by religion is 17th generation descendent of Bhai Mardana a champaign of Guru Nanak Ji, the founder of Sikh religion.

Australian MP Hon. Warren Entsch to move Sikh Genocide petition in Australian parliament

The petition calls for the Australian Government to recognise that an organised campaign of horrific violence took place against Sikhs in November 1984, and that these killings were ‘genocide’ as per the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.

SJF calls for boycotting film festival honoring Indian representatives

New York (October 28, 2012): According to a statement released by “Sikhs for Justice”, a US based human rights group, on November 2, 2012 The Sikh Art and Film Foundation is going to honor the Ambassador of India to the United States, Ms. Nirupama Rao as the Chief Guest at the 2012 Sikh Heritage Awards Gala in New York.

AISC to protest outside Rashtarpati Bawan (India) on Oct. 31 against denial of justice to 1984 Genocide victims

New Delhi (October 28, 2012): All India Sikh Conference headed by S. Gurcharan Singh Babbar has criticised the Centre for failing to punish those involved in the November 1984 massacre of Sikhs. The group has demanded immediate judicial action against the perpetrators of the violence.

Sikh Nation’s annual blood drive aims to keep alive memory of innocent Sikhs murdered in India

Surrey – Members of the world-wide renowned and internationally acclaimed Sikh Nation, which began a revolutionary movement of remembering the over 30,000 Sikhs murdered in 1984 in India by donating blood in the month of November, gathered in Surrey this week to apprise the local media of this year’s drive that has collected drum loads of blood and saves the lives of over 67,000 people so far.

Son of Sardar controversy – Fatehgarh Sahib court to hear arguments for summoning Ajay Devgn on 31 October

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (October 27, 2012): It is learnt that the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate of Fatehgarh Sahib has fixed October 31, 2012 as a date to hear arguments for summoning Bollywood actor and producer Ajay Devgn on a criminal complaint filed against him.

Holy City status for Nankana Sahib

Nankana Sahib, Pakistan (October 27, 2012): According to reports Pakistan has accorded the “holy city” status to Nankana Sahib - the birthplace of first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Supreme Court of India issued notice to Centre on “Sikh Identity” petition

New Delhi/Chandigarh (October 26, 2012): It is learnt the Supreme Court of India has issued notice to the Centre (Government of India) to file its response within 6 weeks on a petition raising plea for “separate and distinct” Sikh identity in “personal laws” viz laws relating to marriage and divorce, succession, adoption and maintenance and guardianship.

Jalandhar UAPA Case: Bhai Daljit Singh & Jaswant Singh Azad sent to jail; Next court appearance on Nov. 8

Jalandhar, Punjab (October 26, 2012): It is learnt that on October 25, 2012 Akali Dal Panch Pardhani leader Bhai Daljit Singh was produced in the court of Judicial Magistrate Daisy Bangar by a police party headed by Bimal Kumar, SHO of Division number 8 police station (Jalandhar). Police told the court to send Bhai Daljit Singh in judicial custody and did not sought further police remand.

Torture: Despite court order no medical examination of Barapind even after 3 weeks

Jalandhar (October 25, 2012): It is learnt that the Jalandhar Police, Kapurthala jail authorities, Chief Medical Officer (CMO, Civil Hospital) Jalandhar have failed to get Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind examined by a medical board despite court's order in this regard.

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