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USA: First American Sikh congressional caucus launched

Washington D.C. (April 24, 2013): It is learnt that the first American Sikh Congressional Caucus that would provide a formidable platform to the community to address its issues has been launched in the US.

Ban on Sadda Haq: Heated arguments expected in Supreme Court of India today

New Delhi, India (April 25, 2013): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Supreme Court of India shall hold a hearing on a petition moved by the producers of the Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie against the ban imposed by Punjab, Haryana, Chandgarh, Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir governments on the screening of the movie.

Sikh bodies to protest in front of UN Office at Switzerland on April 25 against death sentence to Prof. Bhullar

Ludhiana, Punjab (April 24,2013): According to a news report by Times of India (TOI): "[w]hile Sikhs in India, Punjab government and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee are putting every effort to save Devinderpal Singh Bhullar, currently on death row, from going to gallows, thousands miles away preparations are afoot in a Gurdwara in Langenthal , Switzerland to hold demonstration in front of the office of United Nation on April 25th".

Sikh Gurudwara Coordination Committee meets for Prof. DPS Bhullar; Calls upon Sikhs worldwide to remain alert

Ludhiana, Punjab (April 24, 2013): The Sikh Gurdwaras Coordination Committee (SGCC) Ludhiana have called upon worldwide Sikhs and all those who have respect for human rights and are opposed to the death penalty, to remain vigilant regarding the hanging of Prof Devinderpal Singh Bhullar who is facing gallows and has become victim of the fractured judicial judgment of the apex court and vote-bank politics, in a meeting held here on April 23, 2013 in Gurdwara Sarabha Nagar.

German President had talked to Indan PM regarding Prof. Bhullar after SCI upheld his death penalty

Ludhiana, Punjab (April 24, 2013): It is learnt that German President Joachim Gauck spoke to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to plead against Sikh political prisoner Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar's case on April 12, 2013, the day when the Supreme Court of India cleared the execution of Prof. Bhullar.

Medical board formed to examine Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar’s

New Delhi, India (April 24, 2013): It is learnt that the Delhi Health department has constituted a three-member medical board under a professor of psychiatry from AIIMS to look into the mental fitness of Sikh political prisoner Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar, who as been on death row in India since 2001. Prof. Bhullar's execution was cleared by the Supreme Court of India on April 12, 2013.

Caste discrimination set to become unlawful in the United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom (April 23, 2013): It is learnt that on April 23, 2013 the UK became the first European country to pass legislation on caste discrimination. Many including all Sikh organisations agree caste discrimination is ‘unacceptable and must not be tolerated’ as stated by the Government Minister.

Australian Sikh protested outside Indian High Commission against proposed execution Prof. Bhullar

Canberra, Australia (April 23, 2013): According to a news reported by Qaumi Awaaz Punjabi Radio, hundreds of Sikhs from across the Australia gathered in front of the High Commission of India in Canberra to protest against the suspected execution of Sikh political prisoner Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. Prof Bhullar, who was considered to be one of the brilliant minds in Sikh militant movement, had been on death row for last decade.

Punjabi University Students protested against suspected execution of Prof. Bhullar

Patiala, Punjab (April 24, 2013): It is learnt that students of Punjabi University Patiala held a protest march in the University campus on April 23, 2013 to oppose the suspected execution of Sikh political prisoner Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. Prof. Bhullar is facing imminent threat of execution in India as the Supreme Court of India had cleared his execution on April 12, 2013.

German President had talked to Indian PM on April 12 opposing death to Prof. Bhullar

Ottawa, Canada (April 23, 2013): It is learnt that after sending an urgent appeal to the Canadian, German and Indian governments last week, WSO has received a reply from German Ambassador Werner Wnendt.

Death Penalty in India: “One hardly finds a rich or affluent person going to the gallows”

In November 2012, Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving gunman from the 2008 Mumbai attacks, was hanged in the country’s first execution in more than eight years.

Urgent action appeal by Amnesty International – Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar at risk of imminent execution

Chandigarh/ Punjab (April 23, 2013): It is learnt that Amnesty International had issued an urgent action appeal in wake of April 12, 2013 decision of Supreme Court of India clearing the execution of Sikh political prisoner Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar.

Death sentence to Prof. Bhullar: Wife seeks Canada’s help to save life of Sikh political prisoner

New Delhi, India (April 21, 2013): According to media reprots Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar's wife Bibi Navneet Kaur has approached the Canadian embassy officials in New Delhi for help against suspected execution of Prof. Bhullar by Indian authorities.

German Consulate promises Prof. Bhullar family opposition to death penalty

San Francisco (April 21, 2013): The German Consulate in San Francisco promised the brother of condemned Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar that the German government opposes the death penalty in all circumstances during a meeting on April 18, 2013.

Canadian Sikh Coalition meets with German Consulate regarding the case of Prof. Bhullar

We deliver this statement as a delegation from the Canadian Sikh Coalition on behalf of the Sikh community of Canada. We are an umbrella organization currently representing over 87 Sikh organizations across Canada with 300,000+ members who are extremely concerned about recent events involving Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar.

Justice M. B. Shah says: There is a case for commuting death sentence of Prof. Bhullar

New Delhi, India (April 21, 2013): According to a detailed news reported by The Hindu, a prominent daily of India, Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, who is on death row for more than a decade and whose writ petition against the rejection of his mercy petition on the ground of inordinate and unexplained delay was dismissed by the Supreme Court on April 12, perhaps, has reason for hope with a former Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice M.B. Shah, reiterating his case for commuting his death sentence.

Prof. Bhullar’s Case: SGPC submitted petition with officials as Pranab Mukharji declined to meet personally

New Delhi, India (April 20, 2013): As per information a delegation of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has approached to Pranab Mukherjee, President of India, urging him to grant pardon to Sikh political prisoner Prof. Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, whose execution was cleared by Pratibha Patil, then President of India in 2011.

Sadda Haq screening in Italy on April 20

Ludhiana, Punjab (April 20, 2013): According to information shared by Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie's producers at Official Facebook Fans page of the movie, the film is going to be screened in Italy on April 20.

Petition, with more than 8.1 million signatures, opposing execution of Prof. Bhullar handed over to President of India

New Delhi, India (April 20, 2013): It is learnt that the Insaaf March representing the voice of more than 8.1 million people concluded at Delhi on April 19, 2013.

India: Stop the arbitrary execution of Prof. Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar; Overseas Sikh & Human Rights bodies form coalition

Pleasanton, California (April 20, 2013): On April 15 and 16, 2013, a coalition of U.S.-based organizations wrote to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, urging them to call on the Government of India to halt the imminent execution of Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar.

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