April 2013 Archive

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.

A copy of SGPC resolution that mentions that June 1984 memorial shall be for Sant Bhindranwale & other martyrs

A copy of resolution number 1474 adopted by Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee on May 03, 2012.

Memorial for Sant Bhindranwale & other Martyrs of June 1984 – SGPC resolution belies Makkar’s claim: Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (April 29, 2013): Justifying the martyr’s memorial build in Darbar Sahib Complex after the name of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale and other martyrs of 1984 army assault code named Operation Blue Star, the Dal Khalsa said Baba Harnam Singh implemented the resolution of the SGPC adopted on May 3, 2012.

Delhi High Court judge says “further hearing is required” on plea of Sajjan Kumar against charge-sheet

New Delhi, India (April 29, 2013): The Delhi High Court on April 29, 2013 deferred the decision on plea of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, who had challenged a trial court order, framing charges against him in a November 1984 Sikh massacre case related to the killings of six Sikhs. The High Court reportedly said that “further hearing is required”in this matter.

Sultanpuri Massacre 1984 – Delhi high court to pronounce verdict today on plea against charge-sheet by Sajjan Kumar

New Delhi, India (April 29, 2013): The Delhi high court is scheduled to pronounce it's verdict on April 29, 2013 regarding a plea of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar against a trial court order framing charges against him in a case related to November 1984 Sikh massacre case related to the brutal killings of six Sikh in Sultanpuri area of Delhi.

Sadda Haq Punjabi movie to release in Punjab and other states on May 10

Chandigarh/ Punjab (April 28, 2013): According to information available through various media sources the much awaited Punjabi movie Sadda Haq will be released on May 10 after the Supreme Court lifted bans by various state governments. The producers of the movie announced reportedly made an announcement that the film will open in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, UP, Chandigarh and Delhi.

DSGMC chief announced to construct memorial for victims of Sikh genocide 1984

Amritsar, Punjab (April 28, 2013): According to certain media reports the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Manjit Singh G.K. announced on April 27, 2013 that DSGMC would construct a memorial in memory of Sikhs killed in Sikh genocide of November 1984.

Prof. Bhullar’s death sentence – Canadian Sikhs urges India to abolish death penalty – Rights Group calls for Global Boycott of “Air India”

Toronto, Canada (April 28, 2013) : On a call given by Ontario based Sikh organizations several hundred Canadians including Sikhs, Muslims and Christians gathered in front of Indian Consulate, Toronto to voice their support for Professor DevenderPal Singh Bhullar, who has been unjustly sentenced to death in India.

Main Naa Maanu – Indian Media on Sadda Haq issue

In a previous write up on the issue of Indian media and Sadda Haq (Fabricating a controversy), We tried to the highly biased approach of the Indian media towards Punjab film Sadda Haq. Reasons behind this approach were also discussed.

Bhullar’s Death Sentence – ‘Justice Rally” at Geneva – Rights Group calls for global campaign to “boycott Air India”

Switzerland, Geneva (April 27, 2013): Seeking United Nations intervention to save death row inmate Devenderpal Singh Bhullar, a Swiss NGO “Movement Against Atrocities and Repression” (MAAR) and Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) an international human rights group, filed an appeal with Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions, Honorable Christof Heyns on April 25.

Memorial for Sikh martyrs of Saka June 1984 – Gurdwara Yaadgaar Shaheedan inaugurated

Amritsar, Punjab (April 27, 2013): In brief but historic ceremony held at Sri Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) Complex, the Martyr's memorial for Saka June 1984 was inaugurated. This ceremony was attended by various Sikh political, social and religious leaders besides the Sikh sangat in large numbers.

Sikh Diaspora of Europe urged UN to send fact finding mission in India to save Prof. Bhullar

Switzerland, Europe (April 27, 2013): Sikh diaspora in Europe has urged the United Nations to send a 'fact finding' mission to India to investigate into the case of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, currently on death row, and pressurize Indian government to suspend his suspected execution. Besides this a call has been made to boycott Air India flights in protest against Indian government for their decision to hang Prof. Bhullar besides worldwide protest.

Sikh memorial for Saka June 1984 to be inaugurated on April 27

Amritsar, Punjab (April 26, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the construction of Saka June 1984 memorial is over and a function shall be held on April 27, 2013 to inaugurate the memorial.

After victory against ban – Sadda Haq team paid obeisance at Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib

New Delhi, India (April 26, 2013): Punjabi Movie Sadda Haq's team passed through various phases of struggles for making and getting the movie cleared for screening in the cinema halls.

Ban lifted from Sadda Haq Punjabi movie by Supreme Court of India; Get ready to watch the untold story of 1980-90s on cinema screen

New Delhi, India (April 26, 2013): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Supreme of India has removed the ban from much awaited Punjabi film - Sadda Haq. The movie is based on the events of post-1984 to mid-1990s in Punjab. It tells the untold story of police atrocities suffered by the people of Punjab during 1980s-90s.

Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie screened in Supreme court; Decision regarding ban expected by next 2 hours

New Delhi, India (April 26, 2013): According to recent information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the screening of Sadda Haq Punjabi movie is over in the Supreme Court of India and the decision of the apax court of India regarding a petition against ban imposed by some of the state governments in India against the screening of the movie in cinema halls.

Sadda Haq being screened in Court no. 15 of Supreme Court of India

New Delhi, India (April 26, 2013): It seems as if Kuljinder Sidhu was right when he maintained during a radio interview that Punjabi movie Sadda Haq has a destiny and he was confident that it (the movie) would surely achieve that.

WSO Helps Resolve Edmonton Airport Turban complaint

Ottawa (April 25, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada has assisted in the resolution of a complaint involving the improper removal and search of a turban at the Edmonton International Airport last month.

Ban on Sadda Haq : Supreme Court panel shall watch the movie before deciding about ban

New Delhi, India (April 25, 2013): As per information the Supreme Court of India has appointed a panel of five persons, including Supreme Court lawyers, to review the Punjabi movie Sadda Haq.

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