October 2012 Archive

Waraich Gurudwara Demolition – Dera Radha Swami Beas and Sikh organizations held meeting to resolve the issue

Rayya/Beas, Punjab (October 25, 2012): According to media reports representatives of Sikh organizations and Dera Radha Swami administrators are deliberating to find an acceptable solution to the issue of demolition of Gurudwara Sahib of Village Waraich.

Coventry Sikhs to commemorate 28th anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984

Coventry/Ludhiana (October 23, 2012): According to information Coventry Sikhs will the 28th anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984, which saw thousands of Sikhs were massacred in India. Coventry Telegraph has reported that "[o]n November 3 members of the Sikh community will take part in a procession through the city centre before planting a memorial tree".

Three decades after Operation Bluestar – biased media outlets still stalk the Sikh Community

The name "Jonathan Kay" is little known in South Asia. But in Canada, Kay's biased editorials against the Sikh community, are considered the most ignorant, and belligerent, articles against minorities in Canada's modern history.

US Sikhs to lobby Sikh Genocide petition before the United Nations

San Francisco/California (October 22, 2012): Decrying denial of justice, Hundreds of Sikhs attended the “Sikh Genocide and Sovereignty” Conference held in San Francisco on October ...

Sedition proceedings against Dal Khalsa activists dropped by Court

Amritsar, Punjab (October 22, 2012): According to information a local court of CJM Mrs Ranjeet Kaur today dropped proceedings and charges against 21 leaders and activists of Dal Khalsa who were booked in June 2005 for raising slogans in favour of 'Khalistan' on the eve of anniversary of army attack on Sri Darbar Sahib, code named as Operation Bluestar by the Indian state and army.

Jalandhar police take 3 days remand of Bhai Daljit Singh under UAPA

Jalandhar, Punjab (October 22, 2012): According to information the Jalandhar Police today produced Bhai Daljit Singh, former President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani, in the court of Judicial Magistrate (Jalnadhar) Daisy Bangar on demanded his police remand for 3 days. He is reportedly booked in F.I.R. 216/2012, initially registered against a British national Jaswant Singh Azad under sections 121, 121A, 120B (IPC); section 25 (Arms Act); Sections 10, 13, 17, 18B, 20, 38, 39 and 40 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

India: Rights groups to seek justice from govt. for 1984 victims

New Delhi/Amritsar (October 21, 2012): In wake of upcoming 28th anniversary of the Sikh genocide 1984, many human rights organizations have reportedly come together to press the government to secure punishment for the culprits.

India – Denial of Justice – Rights activists demand re-investigation of police role in 1984 massacre & strict action against guilty

New Delhi, India (October 20, 2102): As the 28 anniversary of the Sikh Genocide 1984 is heading close, a petition signed by several eminent citizens is reportedly being sent to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh demanding that all cases closed by the police be reinvestigated and all culprits brought to book. They are also demanding a strong law to deal with communal and sectarian violence.

Ammendment to Delhi Gurudwara Act could disturb Punjab’s peace, says CM Badal

Tarn Taran/Punjab (October 20, 2012): According to media reports Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has warned that the move to amend the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1971, could “disturb hard-earned peace” of the state and asked the Congress leadership “to refrain from playing with fire”.

RSS cheif Mohan Bhagwat held meeting with Dera Radha Swami Beas head Gurinder Dhillon

"Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat specially came to Punjab to have a meeting with Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, the head of Radha Soami sect at the sect headquarters located at Beas. Though nobody came forward to confirm the same but probably it was the first meeting of any RSS Chief with any of the heads of Dera Radha Soami.

Canadian Sikh Coalition urges NY Sikh Arts and Film Festival to boycott Indian dignitaries

Vancouver, Canada (October 19, 2012): According to a Press Statement by the Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) the Sikhs around the world will gather in November to pay homage to all the innocent men, women and children who lost their lives during the state sanctioned genocide 28 years ago.

NSFY to launch Sikh history exhibition to commemorate Sikh Genocide 1984 & raise awareness about human rights

This exhibition will showcase how, in the context of Sikh history, Guru Nanak’s mission to build a truly utopian society encountered violent opposition. “The exhibition would be a journey through the challenges faced by Sikhs from the beginnings of the Sikh Way, right up to the shocking events of recent Sikh history, the Genocide of November 1984”

Indian Government representatives at Sikh Events

One of the highlights of fall in NYC is the Sikh Arts and Film Festival which showcases the story of our community via films and is being held November 2-3, 2012. Along with that is a Heritage Gala which is being held November 3, 2012 “to celebrate the rich heritage, culture and traditions of the Sikhs.”

Wisconsin Gurudwara incident update – Bhai Punjab Singh discharged from hospital

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (October 18, 2012): Bhai Punjab Singh, a learned Sikh preacher who was critically wounded during the shootings at Wisconsin’s Oak Creek Gurdwara Sahib in August has been discharged from the Froedtert Hospital. The attack had claimed lives of seven people and left four in critical condition.

1981 plane hijack case – Indian court declare five as proclaimed offenders

New Dwlhi/India (October 18, 2012): According to media reports a Delhi court has issued a proclamation against five Sikhs in a 1981 plain hijack case asking them to appear before it on December 3. It is notable that five include two persons, Satnam Singh and Tejinderpal Singh, who returned to India in 2000 after serving a life term in Pakistan for hijacking an Air India plane to that country in 1981, while other three reportedly do not reside in India now.

Challenging appointment of Sumedh Saini as DGP – High Court dismiss VFF’s PIL; But takes Suo-moto notice of the matter

According to media reports the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday (October 16, 2012) dismissed the Public Interest Litigation filed by the NGO, 'Voice For Freedom', stating that it does not have locus standi to file petition against appointment of Sumedh singh Saini as Punjab DGP.

Abduction of Shruti- Dal Khalsa asks Sukhbir Badal to act fast and show the results

Faridkot/Punjab (October 17, 2012): Blaming police officials for their inept handling of the case at the outset, the Dal Khalsa has expressed its solidarity with the parents of abducted girl Shruti and asked the Home Minister SS Badal to act fast and show the results.

Hyderabad Sikhs committed for greening Gurdwaras and Nagar Kirtans

Hyderabad, India (October 16, 2012): According to a press statement dated: October 15, 2012 released by the EcoSikh, an NGO, the Sikh Educational Society and Sikhs in Hyderabad gave a warm welcome to EcoSikh, to receive EcoSikh’s environmental vision. Executive members from over 18 Gurdwaras and Social Sikh organizations joined this meeting at Hotel Katriya, Hyderabad today.

Anti-terror laws are being misused in India – Rights activist

New Delhi/India (October 16, 2012): According to a news report published by “The Hindu” human rights activists have maintained that so-called “anti-terror” laws are being misused in India.

Forgotten citizens 1984 campaign to start from Jallianwala Bagh on Oct. 21

Amritsar, Punjab (October 16, 2012): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) various organizations have announced to start 'Forgotten Citizen' campaign from Jallianwala Bagh on October 21st, 2012.

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