October 2012 Archive

Rampant drug abuse: Design to engage Punjabi youth in drugs as a weapon to counter their fighting tendency for rights

Amritsar/Punjab (October 15, 2012): Dal Khalsa has joined issue over the on-going blame-game between different shades of politicians on the rampant drug abuse in Punjab.

Takhat Sri Hazur Sahib Joining the Green Pilgrimage Network (GPN) at XI CBD at Hyderabad

Hyderabad/India (October 14, 2012): On the 7th day of the U.N.’s COP 11 of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Hyderabad, eleven of India’s holy towns and cities came together to launch the India chapter of the international Green Pilgrimage Network (GPN).

United Sikhs initiates community outreach: Opens Guru Nanak Food Pantry in Greater Los Angeles Area

Tustin, California (October 15, 2012): According to a newsletter released by the United Sikhs, the NGO has opened the Guru Nanak Food Pantry in Los ...

SAD (Amritsar) leaders raised Sikh issues with local French authorities

According to information sent by S. Chain Singh from France Mr Didier Mignot, Left Front Party Mayor of Le Blanc Mesnil, was invited to meet Sikh Community during a dinner at Bhai Parmjit Singh Sohal' House. it was the opportunity for the French Sikh community to share their difficulties and their concern about the respect of Sikh identity in French society.

Vancouver (Washington) Sikh Gurudwara destroyed in fire

Ludhiana/Punjab (October 14, 2012): According to media reports the fire crews and agents from the ATF and FBI remain on the scene of a large overnight fire that destroyed a "Sikh Temple" Gurudwara in Vancouver, Washington state early October 12, 2012 morning.

Memorial Issue: Desist from adding fuel to fire – Dal Khalsa to Indian State

Amritsar/Punjab (October 13, 2012): Dal Khalsa has taken exception to the Central government’s proposed move to invoke Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988, to stop the construction work on memorial being raised in memory of Sikh martyrs of June 1984 attack.

Punjab police failed to produce Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind before Phillaur court

Phillaur, Jalandhar (October 10, 2012): According to information available at the website of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani the Jalandhar Police today failed to produce Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind, President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani, before the Court of Judicial Magistrate at Phillaur.

A view of Darbar Sahib on Guru Ramdas Ji’s Gurpurb

A view of Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar on October 09, 2012.

Over 20,000 petitions signed across North America against detention of Sikh leaders in Punjab

Vancouver, BC (October 9, 2012): According to information last week the Canadian Sikh Coalition and Sikh Youth of America launched a North American campaign, Free the Singh. Petition signing took place in major cities across Canada and the United States with great success as more than 7000 petitions were signed in Canada and more than 9000 in the United States.

Sikh Youth of America launched “Free the Singh” campaign against detention of Bhai Bittu, Barapind

New York (October 10, 2012) According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) on October 07, 2012 the Sikhs across America launched the “Free the Singh” Campaign to sign petitions for the immediate release of Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu and Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind.

Balpreet Kaur: Embodiment of Truth, Goodness, & Beauty – An Inspiration for one and all

Recent incident involving Ohio State University student Balpreet Kaur, who became the subject of the mockery on a social media site, has drawn my attention to the uncanny nature of humans.

Delhi Cabinet clears Delhi Sikh Gurudwaras (Amendment) Bill; Badal Dal reacts sharply

New Delhi/Chandigarh, India (October 08, 2012): According to media reports the Delhi Government on October 08, 2012 approved a Bill assaying certain changes in functioning of Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC).

Sikh History featured at San Francisco Asian Art Museum

San Francisco, USA (October 8, 2012): According to a Sikh24.com news report a gallery featuring Sikh history through pictures and artifacts is currently at display at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, located on 200 Larkin Street.

The vilification of Sikhs

During the recent events surrounding retired Lt.Gen K.S. Brar, there has been hysterical reporting by certain sections of the Indian media. While the Indian media is not exactly a paragon of impartiality and balanced reporting, the recent coverage has left most readers we have spoken to in disbelief. It varies from misreporting and hysteria, to publishing material that is simply false.

SOPW rebuts allegations of fund-raising for financing alleged revival of militancy

London, UK (October 07, 2012): In a statement released on October 07, 2012 the Sikh Organization for Prisoner Welfare (SOPW) has rebutted the allegations that appeared in some news items in various newspapers in India that SOPW was indulged in fund-raising for reviving militancy in Indian state of Punjab.

Remand of arrested Briton extended; Police claim he named dozen more residing in UK

According to a news report by "Express News Service" (ENS) police remand of British national Jaswant Singh Azad is further extended for two more days.

Attack on Kuldip Brar – Sikh Channel reports another arrest

London, UK (October 08, 2012): According to information shared by the "Sikh Channel", a UK based Sikh TV channel, a further arrest has been made by officers investigating the attack on former Lieutenant-General of Indian Army named Kuldip Brar, who had led controversial armed attack on Sikh Gurudwaras in June 1984.

London: Two men charged for “attacking” Kuldip Brar

The two have been identified as 33 y ears old Barjinder Singh Sangha of Wolverhampton and 34 year old Mandeep Singh Sandhu of Great Barr, Birmingham. 

Similarities in FIRs indicate that arrests of Bhai KS Barapind & Bhai Daljit Singh were handiwork of high-ups

Entire terminology of F.I.Rs registered at Jalandhar and Ludhiana districts are same, only names, addresses and details of police stations are different. It signifies that these arrests are conducted under fixed and calculated policy framed under directions from the top and [even] the terminology was prepared & sent from the top [...]

‘Third degree torture’ in Police custody: High Court notice to Patiala SSP & other police officers

Chandigarh/Punjab (October 10, 2012): According to media reports the Punjab and Haryana High Court has recently issued notices to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Patiala and other police officers, including Davinder Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Police; Karnail Singh, Station House Officer, and Gurmeet Singh, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), Police Station, Ghanaur, Patiala for allegedly giving electric shocks on private parts of a 40-year-old and use of third degree torture in police custody.

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