March 2013 Archive

2nd phase of Sikh Insaaf Lehar to begin on March 13 – Signatures campaign to seek justice for Sikh genocide victims

Amritsar, Punjab (March 13, 2013): It is learnt that the All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) shall begin the second phase of Sikh Insaaf Lehar on March 13, 2013 after performing ardas at Akal Takht Sahib.

Two Punjab cops booked, arrested, remanded for six days for publically beating Dalit girl

Tarn Taran/ Amritsar, Punjab (March 13, 2013): It is learnt that on March 12, 2013 two Punjab police cops were booked and arrested on the charge of assault and molestation, as they had beaten up a Dalit girl on March 7, 2013 who had approached them for help after being sexually assaulted.

Tejinder Singh Billu’s family suffered agony and torture for 20 years

Patiala/Sunam, Punjab (March 12, 2013): Tejinder Singh Billu, a Punjab level footballer, was abducted and tortured by Punjab police about 20 years ago, in 1993. He was 29 years old at that time. Punjab police subjected to enforced disappearance and there were no whereabouts of Tejinder Singh till date.

Human Rights lawsuit against CM Badal takes new turn – Witness Kalra admits meeting with Punjab Govt. Officials

New York, United States (March 11, 2013): According to Sikhs for Justice, a US based human rights advocacy group, in March 11, 2013 deposition proceedings in human rights violation law suit against Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, Surinderpal Singh Kalra confessed that immediately prior to testifying in support of Badal’s claim of ineffective service of summons, Karla spent three hours with DIG Gautam, Additional Advocate General of Punjab Mr. Sidhu and NJ Gangte from the Consulate General of India.

No whereabouts of Tejinder Singh since 1993 – Cops get 10 years for abduction, wrongful confinement

Patiala, Punjab (March 12, 2103): Whereas, a CBI court in Patiala sentenced a SSP rank police officer, besides five others for 10 years jail in a 1993 abduction case on March 11, 2013; there are no whereabouts of the Sikh person who was abducted by the accused twenty years ago.

SSP Preetpal Singh Virk, 3 others get 10 yrs jail in a 1993 case for abduction and custodial torture

Patiala, Punjab (March 12, 2103): It is learnt that the special court of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) here on March 11, 2013 sentenced Amritsar (rural) senior superintendent of police (SSP) Preetpal Singh Virk to 10-year rigorous imprisonment after finding him, along with other cops, guilty of illegal confinement and "kidnapping in order to murder" of a Punjab-level footballer in 1993.

Kashmiri Sikh duo took 55 days long motocycle drive to highlight Human rights abuses and plight of people of Kashmir

Srinagar, Kashmir (March 11, 2013): In a novel way to highlight human rights violations allegedly by forces in Kashmir, two Sikh youth recently toured Kashmir to Kanyakumari on motorcycle.

India: Delhi Gang rape suspect found hanging in Jail; Police says suicide; Father & lawyer allege murder

Delhi, India (March 11, 2013): Ram Singh, one of the accused persons facing trial in a recent Delhi gangrape case, has reportedly died in Tihar jail under suspicious circumstances.

Sikh body objects to upcoming Hindi TV serial Gurbani, scheduled to being on March 14 at Colors TV

Jharkhand, Bihar (March 10, 2013): A Sikh body, All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) has approached Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh against an upcoming Hindi TV serial titled “Gurbani”.

Bhai Hawara shifted to Afzal Guru’s cell – AISSF criticize India for mentally torturing Sikh political prisoners

Amritsar, Punjab (March 10, 2013): In a press statement sent to Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) President Karnail Singh Peermohammad has criticized Indian government for confining Sikh prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara in a jail cell where Kashmiri youth Afzal Guru was confined before execution. Afzal Guru was reportedly executed by India on February 09, 2013 outside his cell.

SGPC to build Sarai for displaced Afghan Sikh families for stay during visit to Darbar Sahib

Amritsar, Punjab (March 10, 2013): According to media reports the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has decided to construct a serai or niwas for Afghan Sikh families, who were reportedly displaced from Afghanistan following the internal strife in that country.

Punjabi vernacular kicks off campaign against death punishment for Professor DPS Bhullar

Ludhiana, Punjab (March 09, 2013): It is learnt that “Pehredar”, a Punjabi vernacular has started a “signature and resolutions campaign” against the death punishment awarded by an Indian court to Sikh political prisoner Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar.

Sikh Federation UK announce debate in Parliament on March 13 on issues concerning Sikh community

London, United Kingdom (March 08, 2013): In a recent press statement the Sikh Federation (UK) is has announce that the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Sikhs has secured a 90-minute debate in the UK Parliament on Wednesday 13 March 2013 at 9.30 am in Westminster Hall about the British Sikh community.

Patiala Jail superintendent rejects hearsay about Rajoana’s Jail transfer; Writes of SSP seeking beef-up in security

Patiala, Punjab (March 08, 2013): Patiala Jail superintendent Bhupinder Singh Virk reportedly wrote on March 07, 2013 to Patiala Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gurpreet Singh Gill to provide additional security for Patiala Central Jail in the wake of 'rumours' that Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is on a death row and is lodged in Patiala jail, being shifted to New Delhi.

Bhai Rajoana neither hanged, nor shifted to Tihar, still in Patiala Jail; Sister accuses Indian agencies for rumors

Patiala, Punjab (March 07, 2013): There were rumours in circulation for past 24 hours that Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana was either hanged in secrecy by Indian government or he had been shifted to Delhi's Tihar Jail for the hanging.

Bhai Rajoana’s case pending before President of India besides 8 others: Minister tells Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, India (March 06, 2013): It is learnt that the Rajya Sabha, upper house of the Indian Parliament, was informed on March 06, 2013 that constitutional review petitions of nine death row prisoners, including Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, are currently pending with the Government.

Curfew imposed in various parts of Kashmir valley after youth shot dead by Indian security forces

Srinagar/Kashmir (March 05, 2013): According to media reports a day after a youth was killed in police firing in north Kashmir’s Baramulla town, Indian occupant authorities have imposed curfew in 10 police station areas of Kashmir Valley. It is claimed that the curfew is imposed as a precautionary measure with the authorities apprehending law and order problem.

Baba Daduwal, Dera Radha Swami head and others laid foundation for reconstruction of demolished Waraich Gurudwara

Amritsar/Rayya, Punjab (March 05, 2013): It is learnt that leaders/representatives of certain Sikh organizations and Radha Soami Dera representative jointly laid the foundation stone of a Gurudwara Sahib near Waraich Village, situated in the vicinity of Dera Radha Swami Beas. The foundation stone was reportedly laid on March 05, 2013.

Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara Tragidy – FBI hasn’t released it’s final report yet

Wisconsin, US (March 05, 2013): According to information Brookfield police has released its report on the shooting at the Azana Salon & Spa. The report was release just four days ago, and now the victims of Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara mass shooting are reportedly looking to officials for more information.

India’s commission for women seek prob into Tarn Taran incident where cops thrashed helpless woman

Chandigarh/Punjab (March 05, 2013): It is learnt that India's National Commission for Women (NCW) on March 05, 2013 asked the Punjab Police chief to probe the attack on a woman by policemen in the state's Tarn Taran district.

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