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Exert pressure on Indian government to relive Prof Bhullar from the death penalty: Sikh body to EU

We seek the active intervention of the European Union in exerting diplomatic pressure on Indian Government and raising humanitarian concerns to stop the execution of death sentence of Prof. Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar, who is on death row and whose sentence has been confirmed by the Supreme Court of India in April despite original conviction based on confession before police, no corroboration of evidence of any kind, split judgment of the Supreme Court in upholding the sentence of capital punishment, inordinate delay in carrying out the sentence as well as ignoring the mental status of the accused.

Dal Khalsa seeks EU intervention on suspected execution of Prof. Bhullar

Amritsar, Punjab (May 26, 2013): As per information Sikh organization Dal Khalsa has sent a memorandum to the European Union for intervention in the case of Sikh political prisoner Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, who faces threat of immediate execution in India.

Sikh Forum to hold Lecture meeting in Delhi on June 1st to pay homage to martyrs of June 1984

New Delhi, India (May 26, 2013): It is learnt that in remembrance of the 29th anniversary of June 1984 attack on various Sikh Gurdwaras in Punjab and adjoining states the Sikh Forum is going to hold a lecture meeting to pay homage to the martyrs of June 1984.

Sikhs for Justice v. Congress (I) – US Court order for pretrial hearing on May 29

New York, United States (May 25, 2013): A Federal Court in Manhattan will hear 1984 Sikh Genocide case against Congress (I) on May 29. Pursuant to Sikh rights group’s request for jurisdictional discovery to unveil the relationship of Congress Party of India and that of America, Judge Robert W. Sweet ordered the hearing to resolve the outstanding discovery issues and to set a time for the trial.

Sultanpuri Massacre 1984: Delhi High court reserves decision on plea of Sajjan Kumar

New Delhi, India (May 25, 2013): It is learnt that the Delhi High Court on May 24, 2013 reserved its verdict on Indian politician Sajjan Kumar's plea challenging a trial court's order to frame charges against him in Sultanpuri Massacre case 1984. Sultanpuri Massacre was part of wider plan of Sikh genocide 1984, and the case against Sajjan Kumar relates to the killing of six people in Sultanpuri area in Delhi.

Seminar on “Gur Bilas Patshahi Chheveen” held at Nishan-E-Sikhi, Khadur Sahib

Khadur Sahib, Punjab (May 25, 2013): Sri Guru Angad Dev institute of religious studies at Nishan-E-Sikhi run under the patronage of Baba Sewa Singh Kaar Sewa Wale, organized a seminar on importance of “Gur Bilas Patshahi Chheveen”, a historical Sikh scripture consists of detailed pen portrait and teachings of sixth Guru of the Sikhs Guru Hargobind Sahib ji in form of epic, in which a renowned Sikh scholar Dr. Amarjit Singh, Principal of Guru Kashi Institute of Sikh studies Talwandi Sabo (Bathinda), arrived as main speaker.

India: Custodial torture is wide spread – Four undertrials die in police custody every day

New Delhi, India (May 25, 2013): In it's recent issue "Tehelka", an investigative weekly, has noted that: "[f]our undertrials die in police custody every day in India — a disturbing number for one of the oldest judicial systems in the world. Between 2001 and 2010 the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) registered 14,231 custodial deaths.

Leicester to have Sikh school by September 2014

Leicester, United Kingdom (May 25, 2013): According to certain media reports a second bid to create a Sikh free school in Leicester has been successful. The Department for Education reportedly announced on May 22, 2013 that proposals by nine Sikh Gurdwara leaders had been accepted.

Producers of Punjabi movie Sadda Haq to visit Toronto from May 28 to June 3

Toronto, Canada (May 25, 2013): According to information shared by Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) the producers and actors of the recently released block buster hit Sadda Haq, Kuljinder Singh Sidhu and Dinesh Sood, will be visiting the city of Toronto and surrounding areas from May 28th to June 3rd.

Professor Bhullar must now be released: Sikh Federation UK

London, United Kingdom (May 24, 2013): The Sikh Federation (UK) has urged all those concerned with the death penalty in India and the case of Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar to push for not only the death penalty to be commuted, but for his immediate release given how long he has been in prison and the state of his health.

Rapper “Hard Kaur” hurts Sikh feelings; Turns abusive at Chandigarh fashion show

Chandigarh, Punjab (May 24, 2013): It is learnt that a British Indian Rapper "Hard Kaur" put up an embarrassing show at a fashion event in Chandigarh where she openly insulted Sikh beliefs and identity.

Indian Catholic School bans Turban and excludes Sikh Students

Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir (May 24, 2013): A 107 year old Catholic school in Jammu and Kashmir has reportedly banned the Sikh Dastar (turban) and excluded some 40 Sikh students from classes for wearing the turban last week.

Medical board confirms sickness of Prof. Bhullar; Decision on execution lies with govt

New Delhi, India (May 24, 2013): According to media reports a medical board, constituted by the Delhi government to ascertain the health condition of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, who is facing threat of imminent execution in India, has submitted it's report to the concerned government.

Bakshish Singh Baba and three others acquitted in Explosives act case

Ludhiana, Punjab (May 24, 2013): It is learnt that on May 23, 2013 a Ludhiana trial court acquitted Bhai Bakshish Singh Baba, Jasvir Singh Jassa Manki, Gurjant Singh DC and Pargat Singh Bhalwan in case under Explosives Act.

DSGMC adopts resolution to raise the Sikh genocide 1984 memorial near Indian parliament

New Delhi, India (February 23, 2013): It is learnt that the recently constituted General House of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) in it's meeting held on February 22, 2013 unanimously adopted a resolution to erect a peace memorial in memory of victims of Sikh Genocide 1984 in Gurdwara Rakabganj complex, adjacent to Indian Parliament in Delhi.

Australia: PM mulls allowing Sikhs to wear turban at work

Sydney, Australia (May 23, 2013): It is learnt that the Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia, today promised to look into the issue of allowing Sikhs in Australia to wear the turban while at work and also while riding motorcycles.

Health workers in India killed our daughter, Organs removed to hide the truth – UK Sikh family

Birmingham/London, UK (May 23, 2013): A Birmingham schoolgirl was murdered by health workers in India in a failed attempt to harvest her organs, her devastated parents have claimed. Gurkiren Kaur Loyal’s family said she was being treated for a simple case of dehydration when staff at a clinic gave her a mystery injection which took her life. But her relatives guarded the eight-year-old’s body so that her organs could not be taken in time to be used in transplant operations.

Understanding the Bhinder decision: A legal perspective

Recently, I have received several inquiries about the Bhinder case that was decided by the Supreme Court of Canada in 1985. Apparently, some individuals have suggested to the Punjabi media that S. Karnail Singh Bhinder had in fact won the case but that neither he nor the community had known of this before.

Rihaiyan – New Song by Raj Kakra [Prof. Bhullar & Sikhs in Jails]

Ludhaina, Punjab (May 22, 2013): Punjabi lyricist and singer Raj Kakra's new song Rihaiyan talks about Sikhs in Jails.

Sikh Students protest as Christian Missionary School bans Turban, Keski in Baramulla

Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir (May 20, 2013): According to a news reported by YesPunjab.Com: "Sikh Students in Kashmir's Baramulla town are up against the management of a Christian Missionary School for its decision to ban Turban and Keski on the school campus".

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