October 2012 Archive

Ajay Devgn agreed to remove objectionable promo of “Son of Sardar” from YouTube

Chandigarh/Punjab (October 10, 2012): According to reports from reliable sources Bollywood actor-producer Ajay Devgn has agreed to remove certain objectionable dialogues and scenes from his forthcoming Hindi film 'Son of Sardar'.

Dal Khalsa UK Statement On Police arrests & Gurdwara Raids – General Brar ‘Attack’

London (Ocotber 07, 2012): The Dal Khalsa UK has appealed to the UK Sikhs to remain calm and united in current situation that were terms as “critical times” by the diaspora Sikh organization based in UK.

Attack on Kuldip Brar was drama staged by Indian Intelligence Agencies: Dal Khalsa UK

London/Punjab (October 07, 2012): Dal Khalsa UK has raised finger towards Indian intelligence agencies in relation to attack on former Lt. Gen. of Indian Army Kuldip Brar. Kuldip Brar had led attack on Sikh shrines, including the Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple of Amritsar), in June 1984. The attack has resulted in massive causalities as the attack was conducted on a specific day when there was huge gatherings in Sikh shrines.

US Sikh diaspora condemn arrest and detention of Sikh leaders in Punjab

Philadelphia/USA (October 07, 2012) A conference was held at Upper Darby Gurdwara in Philadelphia, to discuss the human rights situation in Punjab vis-à-vis arrests of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani leaders and charging of the 5 Dal Khalsa men under sedition law by Delhi court in the 31 year old case. The event was organized by US chapter of Dal Khalsa with the support of Philadelphia Sikh Society.

Death of Bhai Jaspal Singh was result of “Police negligence” – Punjab Govt. report; Questions raised about use of AK 47 & SLR on demonstrators

Chandigarh/Punjab (October 06, 2012): According to a news report published in “Punjabi Tribune” newspaper dated: October 05, 2012 published from Chandigarh, the Jalandhar Division Commissioner S. R. Ladhar has submitted a 228 pages report in the March 29, 2012 Gurdaspur Police firing incident to the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Assault on Brar in London: 12 arrested, Identities not revealed yet

London/Punjab (October 10, 2012): According to media reports the police in United Kingom has arrested 12 persons, including 2 women, in furtherance of their investigations into incident of attack on former Indian army officer Kuldip Brar outside a hotel in London last Sunday. Kuldip Brar had led armed invasion of various Sikh Gurudwaras in June 1984, including Sri Darbar Sahib in Amritsar. Thousands, mostly innocent pilgrims were killed in this attack and Indian army used Tanks to destroy the building of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, eternal symbol of Sikh sovereignty.

IHRO expresses concern over drug addiction in Punjab

Ludhiana, Punjab (October 06, 2013): At a meeting organized by The International Human Rights Organization (IHRO), the leadership expressed its concerns over growing drug addiction ...

Wife of arrested Briton says her husband is falsely implicated; Seeks intervention of UK High Commission

Jalandhar/Punjab (October 03, 2012): According to media reprots Wife of British Sikh citizen Jaswant Singh Azad has claimed that her husband was innocent. She has also sought the intervention of British High Commission against the arrest and detention of her husband.

Sukhi Cat’s arrest once again highlight the issue of fake identities created by Punjab police

Jalandhar/Punjab (September 03, 2012): According to media reports the chance arrest of Sukhwinder Singh Sukhi, militant turned police cat who once reportedly bolonged to Khalistan Liberation Force, by the Delhi Police from Jaislmer in Rajasthan on September 26 and his subsequent interrogation may open a Pandora’s box in Punjab.

It was an assassination bid, says Kuldip Brar

Ludhiana/Punjab (October 02, 2012): According to media reports Kuldip Brar, former Lt Gen. of Indian Army who had led armed attack on Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar in June 1984, has survived the attack. He was reportedly attacked by four persons in London. He sustained injuries on his neck and face, believed to have been caused with a knife.

ADPP accused State govt., Punjab police for attempting to crush political dissent through misuse of Law

Jalandhar/Punjab (October 02, 2012): Akali Dal Panch Pardhani today held a press conference at Press club Jalandhar to to present it's view-point regarding alleged continuous efforts of Punjab Police, Punjab Government and Intelligence & Security agencies of India to crush political dissent raised by ADPP.

High court quashed Sedition charges against Sikh leaders in June 2005 Case

Chandigarh, Punjab/India (October 02, 2012): Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday (October 01, 2012) quashed the sedition charges against 21 leaders and activists of the 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 also called Operation Bluestar.

British national arrested in Jalandhar for allegedly financing Khalistan groups

Jalandhar/Punjab (October 01, 2012): Certain media sections have reported that a British national Jaswant Singh Ajad has been arrested by Punjab police. Police has alleged that he was financing pro-Khalistan groups.

Kuldip Brar stabbed in London; Former Lt. Gen of Indian army had led attack on Darbar Sahib in June 1984

Ludhiana/Punjab (October 01, 2012): According to media reports, retired Lt. General of Indian Army Kuldip Singh Brar, who had led armed attack on Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar has been stabbed in London. K. S. Brar was one of the Indian army officers who had led attack on Sri Darbar Sahib in June 1984, in which thousands of innocent Sikh pilgrims were massacred as Indian army used heavy armour and tanks to destroy Sri Akal Takhat Sahib.

Declare November 01 As “The Sikh Genocide Day” – Sikh body To Akal Takht

Amritsar/Punjab (September 30, 2012): All India Sikhs Students Federation (AISSF) has approached Sri Akal Takhat Sahib urging to issue directive declaring November 01 as “Sikh Genocide Day” and asking the community to commemorate the same internationally.

Thousands of Sikhs gather in solidarity with Bhai Daljit Singh & Bhai Barapind across Canada

Vancouver, BC (September 30, 2012): On September 30, 2012 thousands of Sikhs across Canada stood in solidarity with Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu and Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind in Punjab. A petition writing campaign to “Free the Singh” was launched across the country in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, and Montreal, and will continue on till next week. [...] "Petition signing will continue next weekend in Gurudwara’s across the country and we encourage people to visit www.freethesingh.com" Moninder Singh added.

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