June 2013 Archive

India: The Khalsa Aid launches relief operations in Uttrakhand

Uttrakhand, India (June 23, 2013): According to a news letter the Khalsa Aid (KA), a UK based humanitarian help NGO, has launched relief operations on ...

Vigil held at Birmingham for 8-yrs-old Sikh girl killed in India during vacations trip

Birmingham/ London (June 22, 2013): A memorial service was held in Birmingham on June 22, 2013 for a British Sikh girl named Gurkiren Kaur Loyal who died in a clinic in India in April 2013.

Facebook user indulged in abusive activity against Sikh Gurus booked by Delhi Police

New Delhi/ Mohali, India/ Punjab (June 22, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Delhi Police has registered an FIR against a Facebook users who was using abusive language against Sikh Gurus.

After 16 June cloudburst: Hemkunt Sahib shrine now closed for the season

Chandigarh/Punjab (June 22, 2013): It is learnt that after the June 16 cloudburst, the Hemkunt Sahib shrine has been closed for the current season. Hemkunt Sahib is located at a height of 15,200 feet in Chamoli district of Uttrakhand. As per media reports the Hemkunt trust managing gurdwara at Hemkunt took this decision on June 21.

3,000 Sikh devotees safely evacuated from Hemkunt Sahib

Uttrakhand, India (June 21, 2012): According to recent reports about 3,000 Sikh pilgrims who were stuck for the past many days at Hemkunt Sahib have been successfully evacuated. These pilgrims were stuck there after the Uttrakhand state of India witnessed heavy rainfall, foods and land-slides.

Historic Sikh Gurdwara in Pakistan feared to be illegally encroached

Lahore, Pakistan (June 21, 2013): As per certain media reports in yet another disappointing incident, a land mafia in Pakistani has sought for the illegal selling of land falling under the premises of a Sikh Gurdwara. The 2 story building of Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Sahiwal is feared to be bulldozed any time during the upcoming week. The Gurdwara is located in the commercial zone at a distance of 250 km from Sahiwal and it will be illegally sold to construct a plaza in its place.

Bapu Asa Singh’s condition improves; parole approved

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (July 21, 2013): Bapu Asa Singh, 94, who was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment in a 1989 case on November 20, 2012 by a TADA court, was reportedly assaulted by jail inmates on June 17, 2013. He had to be hospitalized in wake of that assault. His condition is stable now.

Wisconsin Sikhs to remember victims of last year’s Oak Creek tragedy; Plan 6 KM run for scholarship fund raising

Oak Creek, Wis., United States (June 21, 2013): It is learnt that the members of the Sikh Gurdwara Sahib, Oak Creek, Wis. Have decided hold a religious observances and a 6-kilometer run to fund scholarships in the name of victims of August 2012 tragedy in which a neo-Nazi, white supremacist shot dead six Sikh devotees.

More than 1000 feared dead in Uttrakhand; 3,000 stuck at Gobind Ghat – 62,000 at Kedarnath

Uttrakhand, India (June 21, 2013): According to media reports in Kedarnath area of Uttrakhand more than sixty thousand people have been stuck as the heavy rain fall and floods have washed away around 90 pilgrim shelter homes (dharamshalas).

The Bhullar judgement needs reconsideration – Kaleeswaram Raj, (Kerala High Court Lawyer)

The proactive role of the executive and major political parties in subverting the principles of clemency and in hastening the execution of capital punishment for a couple of convicts recently will only enhance following the Devinder Singh Bhullar judgment which has a populist, majoritarian tone. - Kaleeswaram Raj

Sikh groups to approach UN seeking justice for victims of Sikh genocide 1984

New Delhi, India (June 19, 2013): Releasing the official reports showing merely 68 conviction against more than 35000 proven cases of violence against Sikhs during November 1984, All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) announced to approach the United Nations urging to take cognizance over the continuous denial of justice to the victims of November 1984 Sikh Genocide.

India’s official data figures related to Nov. 1984 massacre of Sikh in India

AISSF and Sikhs for Justice has released India's official data figures related to Sikh Genocide 1984. Releasing the official reports showing merely 68 conviction against more than 35000 proven cases of violence against Sikhs during November 1984, All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) announced to approach the United Nations urging to take cognizance over the continuous denial of justice to the victims of November 1984 Sikh Genocide.

Upcoming Bollywood release Bhag Milkha Bhag banned in Pakistan over dialogue on 1947 partition

Mumbai, India (June 20, 2013): It is learnt that Pakistan has banned upcoming movie 'Bhag Milkha Bhag'; a film reportedly based on the life of an Indian athlete named Milkha Singh, who is known as 'flying Sikh'. According to a news reported by a Punjabi vernacular Farhan Akhtar has played the lead role as Milkha Singh in this movie.

Sikhpoint announces new magazine focusing on Sikh life-style

Orange County, CA (June 19, 2013): According to a press release by the Jessi Kaur, Editor of the Sikhpoint, a newly revamped website focusing on Sikh lifestyle was launched on June 14, 2013.

Delhi Govt. refers the Prof. Bhullar’s case to Indian Home Ministry to take decision on execution

New Delhi, India (June 19, 2013): It is learnt that Lt. Governor of Delhi has deferred the execution of Prof. Bhullar and the Delhi government has decided to refer to Indian Home Ministry a decision on the execution of Professor Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar following a medical board report regarding Prof. Bhullar's health conditions.

Dal Khalsa urges Home Secretary to release of 95-year-old ailing Assa Singh on parole

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (June 19, 2013): Dal Khalsa has asked the Home Secretary, Punjab to order the release of 95-year-old prisoner Assa Singh on parole as his condition is reported to be very serious.

94 years old Sikh inmate, Bapu Assa Singh, reportedly hospitalized after being attacked by Jail inmates

Hosiarpur, Punjab (June 19, 2013): It is learnt that a 94-year-old Sikh inmate, Bapu Assa Singh, was hospitalized as he was reportedly attacked on June 18, 2013 by few prisoners in a Hoshiarpur jail. Bapu Assa Singh was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by a TADA court (Ludhiana) on November 20, 2012 in a 1989 case.

Execution of Prof. DPS Bhullar deferred by L-G of Delhi; Decision does not remove Prof. Bhullar from death row permanently

New Delhi, India (June 19, 2013): It is learnt that citing the "bad physical and mental health'' of Sikh political prisoner Prof. Devinderpal Singh Bhullar, the office of the Delhi Lt. Governor of Delhi have deferred his execution. According to a news reported by Indian Express (IE): "[t]his decision, a source said, was taken after scrutiny of the report submitted by the medical board formed by the Delhi government to ascertain Bhullar's condition.

3 days police remand of Narain Singh Chaura in a 2010 case

Amritsar, Punjab (June 18, 2013): It is learnt that the Punjab state police special cell has received the police remand of Bhai Narain Singh Chura for 3 days in connection with a 2010 case.

Main building of Gurdwara Gobind Ghat is safe; No Saroops were lost: Chairman of Sri Hemkunt Sahib Mgt. Trust

Uttrakhand, India (June 18, 2013): According to media reports, Narinder Jeet Singh Bindra, Chairman of Uttarakhand Minorities Commission, said today that the main building of Gurdwara Sahib of Gobind Ghat in Uttarakhand is safe and none of the Saroops of of Guru Granth Sahib were lost due to rains as was feared.

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