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Acquittal of Sajjan Kumar – Sikh protesters blocked rail traffic in Punjab

Amritsar, Punjab (May 05, 2013): It is learnt that protesting against the acquittal of Indian politician Sajjan Kumar, the victims of Sikh genocide 1984 along with members of Sikh bodies blocked the Amritsar–New Delhi railway track at Amritsar at 5.30 am on May 05, 2013.

Recognize Bhindranwale as symbol of oppressed South Asian Minorities

Amritsar, Punjab (May 05, 2013): Sikh Information Centre (SIC) has issued the following policy statement in response to demands for removal of the reverend Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale’s name from the Saka June 1984 memorial at the Darbar Sahib, Amritsar [...]

Video of Sarabjit’s confession for 5 blasts in Pakistan appear on YouTube

Chandigarh/Amritsar, Punjab (May 05, 2013): After yesterday's disclosure as regards slain Indian spy Sarabjit Singh's deployment to Pakistan by Raw, there are more exposures in this regard.

Sarabjit was sent to Pakistan by RAW

Amritsar, Punjab (May 05, 2013): A news report by Hindustan Times (HT) has revealed that Sarabjit Singh, an Indian spy who suffered a fatal attack by jail inmates in Pakistan, had gone to Pakistan for an operation managed by a Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) official who later became the intelligence agency’s chief as well.

Explain rationale behind martyr status to Sarabjit, Dal Khalsa tells Badal

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (May 05, 2013): The Dal Khalsa asks Punjab government to explain to the people about the contribution of deceased Sarbjit Singh towards the state and the rationale behind cremating his mortal remains with full state honour and also that of announcing Rs 1 crore from public exchequer for his family.

India: Sikh protests continued in Delhi for 4th day over Sikh genocide accused Indian politician’s acquittal

New Delhi, India (May 03, 2013): As per media reports anger and outrage over Congress leader Sajjan Kumar's acquittal in an November 1984 Sikh massacre related case poured into Delhi streets for fourth day on May 03, 2013, with one of the victims of Sikh genocide 1984 starting an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar.

Sajjan Kumar’s acquittal – Sikhs protested outside Congress president’s residence

New Delhi, India (May 03, 2013): On May 02, 2013 the Delhi witnessed mass protests by Sikhs in wake of acquittal of Sikh genocide accused Sajjan Kumar by an Indian court. Sajjan Kumar was inter-alia facing charges of murder and conspiracy along with five others. The court convicted other accused persons but acquitted Sajjan Kumar.

India: Pakistani Prisoner attacked by jail inmates; Condition critical; Reportedly in Coma

Jammu/New Delhi, India (May 03, 2013): It is learnt that a Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah (52) serving a life term was attacked inside the high-security Kot Balwal jail by a fellow inmate this morning and his condition is stated to be serious.

EcoSikh to launch Amritsar Foundation Day celebrations with an environment focus

Washington, United States (May 03, 2013): Washington based EcoSikh is launching an initiative to celebrate the foundation day of City of Amritsar on July 6th this year by engaging major organizations and grass roots bodies to care for the city and its natural resources and preserving its habitat for future.

Pakistan must improve protection for Indian prisoners in wake of Jail attack: Amnesty International

New Delhi, India (May 03, 2013): Pakistani authorities must protect Indian prisoners from violence in the country's jails, Amnesty International said on May 02, 2013 after an Indian death row inmate died following an attack in a Lahore jail.

Indian spy dies after jail attack in Pak; Dead body handed over to India, Martyr status triggers debate

Amritsar, Punjab (May 03, 2013): Sarabjeet Singh, an alleged Indian spy who remained on death row in Pakistan for more than a decade, and who death sentence was commuted to like imprisonment by Pakistan President in May 2012, was fatally attacked by some jail inmates few days back.

Double standards of Indian judicial system [Letter to the Editor]

Thousands of innocent persons were killed in 1984 Sikh Genocide, that was planned, approved and executed by the ruling Congress Govt. led by Rajeev Gandhi. For 28 years the ruling Congress Govt. has been protecting the guilty Congress leaders and police officers.

Indian spy died after being attacked by jail inmates in Pakistan

Lahore, Pakistan (May 02, 2013): According to a news report by BBC – “[a]n Indian man convicted of spying by a court in Pakistan has died after being attacked last week by fellow inmates, medical officials and his lawyer said”.

Sikh Federation (UK) warns Indian politicans of dire consequences if they misjudge the mood of Sikhs

London, United Kingdom (May 01, 2013): The Sikh Federation has issued a strongly worded statement warning politicians in Punjab and the center to recognize the sentiment of Sikhs not only in the Diaspora, but also those in Punjab, Delhi and other parts of India.

India: SCI commutes death sentence of MN Dass on ground of delay in execution

New Delhi, Indian (May 01, 2013): It is learnt that the Supreme Court of India (SCI), that had refused to commuted the death punishment announced by Indian courts against a Sikh political prisoner – Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, has now commuted the death sentence of another death row convict named Mahendra Nath Das to life sentence.

Indian court’s decision to acquit Sajjan Kumar sparked protest in Delhi; Metro train halted

New Delhi, India (May 01, 2013): It is learnt that the acquittal of Indian politician and congress party leader Sajjan Kumar in one of the cases of Sikh massacre 1984 has sparked protests in Delhi.

US Sikh body express dismay at Sajjan Kumar’s acquittal from November 1984 Sikh massacre case

Washington, US (April 30, 2013): In a press release sent to Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the leadership of Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) has expressed their dismay and shock at the acquittal of Sajjan Kumar from the November 1984 Sikh massacre and murders of six Sikhs onApril 30, 2013 in Delhi court.

Sajjan Kumar verdict a part of the ongoing victimization of Sikh genocide 1984 survivors

Ottawa, Canada (April 30, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada expresses its disappointment with the not-guilty verdict pronounced by a Delhi court in the case of Sajjan Kumar, a senior Congress leader and former MP who was accused of orchestrating the massacre of Sikhs in November 1984.

Sikh genocide accuse Indian politician acquitted – Sikh hurled shoe on Indian judge in protest

New Delhi, India (April 30, 2013): According to information the decision of an Indian court to acquit Indian politician in a case related to November 1984 massacre of Sikhs in Delhi's Cant area reportedly sparked sharp reactions - inside and outside the court room.

Justice Denied – Delhi trial court acquitted Sikh genocide 1984 accused Sajjan Kumar

New Delhi, India (April 30, 2013): Thousands of Sikhs were massacred during the first week of November 1984 in Delhi and elsewhere in India. The killings of Sikhs were carried out in form of different massacres, that were part of a wider plan of genocide of Sikhs.

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