July 2013 Archive

India: SC issued notice to CBI on Bhai Hawara’s petition against conviction & sentence; CBI want death for him

New Delhi, India (July 19, 2013): As per media reports the Supreme Court of India sought response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a petition moved by Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara challenging his conviction and life imprisonment in the Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh assassination case. Punjab CM Beant Singh was killed in a bomb blast on 31 August, 1995.

Izhar Alam who killed Sikhs in 1990s; indulges in forced conversions of poor Sikhs to Islam

Malerkotla/ Amritsar, Punjab (July 19, 2013): It is learnt that the All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF), Peer Mohammad faction, has submitted a memorandum with Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Gurbachan Singh seeking his intervention into the incident of conversion of Sikhs into Islam by former DGP Mohammad Izhar Alam Khan.

Desecration of Guru Granth Sahib in Sindh; Sikh body accuse Hindu Council; AIG to probe incident

Karachi, Pakistan (July 19, 2013): According to a news reported by “The News”: Sindh police Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) special branch has been directed to investigate the recurring incidents of desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in the province of Sindh in Pakistan. The decision came at a meeting between the Sindh chief secretary and an eight-member delegation of Pakistan Sikh Council on July 18, 2013.

Cananda’s opposition NDP expresses concern over enforced disappearances in Punjab

Ottawa, Cananda (July 18, 2013): "New Democrats are expressing concern over the safety of Punjab Police sub inspector Surjit Singh following allegations of police participation in forced disappearances in the Punjab. Surjit Singh recently revealed that as a member of the Punjab Police, he participated in the murders of 83 Sikh youth on the orders of his superiors.

Australia: Couple jailed for racially abusing a Sikh taxi driver

Darwin, Australia (July 17, 2013): It is learnt that an Australian couple is jailed for nine months for attacking a Sikh taxi driver in Darwin who was racially abused, punched and had his turban ripped off his head. According to media reports Justice Stephen Southwood sentenced Angeline Kim Sollitt, 44, and Michael John Arbouin, 40 for the "unprovoked" and " malicious" attack on a Sikh taxi driver Jagroop Singh.

AISSF to start construction of Sikh genocide memorial at Hond-Chillar on Nov 2: Peermohammad

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 17, 2013): It is learnt that the All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) declared on July 17, 2013 to start construction of memorial at Hondh-Chillar on November 2, 2013 in the memory of Sikhs massacred in this village during November 1984 Sikh genocide.

Fake encounters in Punjab: Baghel Singh was killed in cold blood after being brought from TATA Nagar

Jalandhar, Punjab (July 17, 2013): Recently a Punjab cop Surjit Singh (SI – Sub-inspector) stunned many by openly admitting that he was involved in various fake encounters in Punjab in which at least 83 persons were killed by him at the orders of his superior police officers. In a petition before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, while seeking security, Surjit Singh presented a list of 16 fake encounters.

Cases against Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu are part of Political Conspiracy: Advo. J.S. Manjhpur

This is recording of a "TV84" talk with Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur about cases against Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu. Advo. Manjhpur made it clear that false cases against Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu were part of political conspiracy to keep Bhai Daljit Singh away from the political domain.

Simranjit Singh Mann meets Sarna brothers; Calls for unity against Badal regime

New Delhi, India (July 17, 2013): It is learnt from certain media reports that Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) president S. Simranjit Singh Mann met Sarna brothers of Shiomani Akali Dal (Delhi). As per information S. Mann held a meeting with Paramjeet Singh Sarna, former president of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), and his bother Harwinder Singh Sarna at Paramjeet Singh Sarna's Delhi based residence.

WSO raises concerns over Surjit Singh SI’s safety with Canadian MPs

Ottawa, Canada (July 16, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada has raised the issue of threats to sub inspector Surjit Singh with Canadian Parliamentarians and asked that they do all they can to impress upon Indian authorities to provide him with the necessary protection so that he can freely tell his story.

Sultanpuri area Sikh Massacre 1984: High Court clears trial against Sajjan Kumar

New Delhi, India (July 16, 2013): It is learnt that the Delhi High Court on July 17, 2013 dismissed the plea of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar challenging a trial court order to frame charges against him in Sultanpuri area Sikh massacre 1984 case relating to the killing of six people in Sultanpuri area here.

HC passed strong comments on prosecution case against Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 16, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Punjab and Haryana High Court has passed strong comments on prosecution case against Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu while granting a bail plea moved by Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) leader. It is notable that Judge Inderjit Singh had allowed regular bail petition by Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu on July 11, 2013 in case FIR No.183 dated 21.9.2012 registered at Police Station, Division No.5, Ludhiana.

Fake Encounters in Punjab – Family members of victims speak out for justice

Jalandhar, Punjab (July 16, 2013): The recent disclosures made by Punjab cop Sub-Inspector Surjit Singh has once again brought the issue of fake encounters and secret cremations in focus. Besides families of those murdered by SI Surjit Singh in fake encounters, family members of other persons killed by Punjab police in fake encounters are also coming out to narrate their stories and to seek justice for their kins killed by the police.

Sikh Coalition invited back to New York Police Department for new officer training

New York, NY (July 15, 2013): The Sikh Coalition was reportedly invited back to the New York City Police Academy on June 24, 2013 to train its newest graduating class of police officers. This was the third time the Sikh Coalition has been invited to participate in the officer training. The Sikh Coalition had previously visited the Academy to present information about Sikhs in 2011 and 2012.

US celebrates 100 years of Sikh arrival; Sikh business leaders join the White House celebrating Sikh Centennial

Washington, DC (July 16, 2013): The United States of America has reportedly acknowledged immense contribution of the Sikh community in its socio-economic fabric and cultural milieu as it celebrated the 100 years of the arrival of Bhagat Singh Thind, who led a life-long battle for the rights of Sikhs to gain American citizenship.

Sikhs for Justice retains international firm to serve summons on Punjab CM Badal in India

New York, United States (July 16, 2013): The New York based human rights group “Sikhs for Justice” (SFJ) announced to serve the outstanding US Federal Court summons on Chief Minister Badal in India through Hague Service Convention. The Sikh rights group earlier offered $20,000/- to anyone who could successfully serve Badal with the summons as CM was scheduled to attend marriage in Milwaukee.

Fake Encounters – Victim families & Human Rights bodies to trigger legal fight for justice

Jalandhar, Punjab (July 16, 2013): Even as the controversy over the Ishrat Jahan case rages on, the demand for families of those eliminated in fake encounters in Punjab during militancy days has resurfaced, especially after a cop recently made the 'revelation' that he had killed 83 persons in cold blood.

Pataudi Sikh Massacre: Survivors submitted affidavits before Garg Commission; Next hearing on Aug. 13

Pataudi, Haryana (July 14 2013): It is learnt that nearly 29 years after the Pataudi Sikh Massacre of November 1984, the victims-cum-survivors Jeevni Bai, Shanti Devi and Amrit Kaur filed their affidavits before the Garg Commission on July 13, 2013.

SCI refused to stay investigations against Jagdish Tytler as matter was pending before Delhi HC

New Delhi, India (July 13, 2013): It is learnt that, on July 12, 2013, the Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a petition of Congress leader Jagdish Tytler requesting stay on order of a lower court to re-investigate his alleged role in a November 1984 Sikh massacre related case.

Another Punjab Policeman Speak out about Human Rights abuses; Ensaaf releases video

Ludhiana, Punjab (July 13, 2013): Last week, Punjab Police Sub-Inspector Surjit Singh publicly stated that former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Paramjit Singh Gill of Amritsar district ordered him to kill 83 men in faked encounters during the 1990s.

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