July 2013 Archive

Bhag Milkha Bhag banned in Pakistan over dialogue on 1947 partition

Mumbai, India (July 11, 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.

AISSF announces to file murder case against KPS Gill in wake of Fake Encounters disclosure by SI Surjit Singh

Amritsar (July 11, 2013): All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) has declared to initiate criminal proceedings against former Punjab DGP KPS Gill and Sub Inspector (SI) Surjit Singh for killing innocent Sikhs in “fake encounters” during 1990s.

Amritsar’s 436th Foundation Day celebrated on July 6

Amritsar, Punjab (July 11, 2013): As per information the "Amritsar Sthapana Diwas" (Amritsar Foundation Day) was celebrated with much enthusiasm over a three day period by Eco-Amritsar, an initiative of Washington-based EcoSikh, and its partner organizations. Hundreds of people participated in several separate events organized all over the city by various stakeholders, including religious programs, art shows by city artists, educational seminar and marches by Gurdwaras and several organizations.

Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu get bail in Ludhaina Case; HC to listen bail plea in Jalandhar case on 31 July

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 11, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), Punjab and Haryana High Court today bail to Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) leader Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu in a case under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. This case was registered against Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu in September 2012 by Ludhiana police.

Bhakra Board issues floods warning in Punjab; Govt. to increase vigil along rivers, canals

Chandigarh, Punjab (July 11, 2013): It is learnt that the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has issued a floods alert in Punjab. According to BBMB in wake of heavy snowmelt and rains in hills there is possibility of floods along Sutlej and Beas rivers.

Sadda Haq DVD released; Overseas copy include original movie and English dubbed version

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 10, 2013): It is learnt that the OXL Group has released the DVD of Punjabi movie "Sadda Haq", that proved to be a major hit this year. The movie's plot was based in the events of 1980s-90s in Punjab and it was twice banned in India; firstly by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and then by state governments of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and the administration of Chandigarh.

Letter to the Editor – Are we really following the Gadri Babas principles and teachings?

Recently we have been reading a lot about Gadri Baba movement and programs being organised to pay homage to the great Shaheeds of Gadri Baba movement. But sometimes I wonder if the people who claim to be the big followers of Gadri Babas and organize various programs to pay homage to those great Shaheeds, really understand and follow the principles and cause of the stand taken by those great Shaheeds for which they sacrificed their lives?

Fake Encounters: High Court refused to entertain PIL seeking CBI probe

Chandigarh (July 09, 2013): It is learnt that the Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation filed in the 'fake encounters case' by a Jalandhar resident.

Delhi HC seeks CBI response on plea against Sajjan Kumar’s acquittal in Delhi Cant-Area Massacre case

New Delhi, India (July 09, 2013): It is learnt that on July 08, 2013 the Delhi high court sought the response of CBI and the two persons, who were sentenced to three years in jail Delhi Cantonment Area massacre 1984 case, on the plea of victims' families challenging the trial court verdict acquitting Congress leader Sajjan Kumar.

Fake Encounters: Jalandhar resident seeks arrest of SI Surjit Singh; Files PIL in High Court

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 09, 2013): It is learnt that a Jalandhar resident has moved to the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking arrest of Punjab cop Surjit Singh SI, who recently admitted before media that he was part of many fake encounters carried by the Punjab police during 1990s. He said that he eliminated 83 people in fake encounters at the directions of his superior police officer.

Surjit Singh reveals chilling abuses by Punjab Police; Check details of disclosure based on Surjit Singh SI’s petition

Surjit Singh’s petition has been made available to the World Sikh Organization, that has shared it's details with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN). The revelations contained in the petition are absolutely chilling and at times, gruesome. They include descriptions of the crushing of one Baghel Singh with a bullet proof vehicle and the murder of Gurcharan Singh by force feeding him a cyanide capsule.

WSO Calls for Inquiry into Punjab Extrajudicial Killings

Ottawa (July 8, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada has called upon the Punjab Government to initiate a formal inquiry into custodial deaths that took place in Punjab during the 80s and 90s.

Wake up Badals; Listen to call of Justice; Constitute Special commission on fake encounters: says Dal Khalsa

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 08, 2013): In its renewed attempt to revitalize respect for human rights in Punjab, the Dal Khalsa has appealed to Chief Minister and state Home Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Sukhbir Singh Badal to wake up to the call of justice, human rights and harmony.

High Court dismisses the petition of SI Sujeet Singh; Failed to take notice of disclosure of fake encounters

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 08, 2013): It is learnt that the Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed the petition of suspended Sub-Inspector (SI) Surjeet Singh. SI Surjeet Singh has disclosed that he was part of mass human rights abuses in Punjab during early-mid-1990s and killed 83 innocent Sikhs at the orders of his superior – Paramjeet Singh Gill (SSP) – who is now posted at Ludhiana as police commissioner.

CM Badal reacts vaguely to disclosure of fake encounters by Punjab cops

Chandigarh, Punjab (July 08, 2013): It is learnt that a private news channel, that has been extensively covering the issue of disclosures made by Punjab cop Surjit Singh (Sub-Inspector), was able to get reaction of Punjab's cheif minister Parkash Singh Badal on the issue.

List of persons killed by Punjab cop Surjit Singh SI in fake encounters at superior orders

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 08, 2013): According to a news reported by the Day and Night News (DNN) suspended Punjab cop Surjit Singh (Sub-Inspector) has stated that he had actively participated in four encounters first. In these encounters Sheetal Singh Mattewal, Deputy Chief of Dashmesh Regiment of Khalistan and seven others were killed".

Killer cop alleges threat to life from seniors – High Court may take up petition of SI Surjit Singh today

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 5, 2013): It is learnt that the Punjab Police Sub-Inspector Surjit Singh who had recently created a sensation by making claims that he was involved in several encounters during 1993 and that several of those encounters were fake, has now approached Punjab and Haryana High Court anticipating a threat to his life.

US Government issues guide to security at houses of worship

Wisconsin, United States (July 07, 2013): It is learnt that the US Department of Homeland Security recently issued a Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship. The guide references the 2012 shooting at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara in Wisconsin.

United Nations asked to probe killings of Sikhs in Punjab

London, United Kingdom (July 06, 2013): Khalsa Human Rights, the human rights wing of the Sikh Federation (UK), has written to Professor Christof Heyn, the UN Special Rapporteur on extra judicial, summary or arbitrary executions following the confession last week by Sub-Inspector Surjit Singh of the atrocities committed by him and security forces in Punjab in the early 1990s.

Sikh Genocide victims move to Delhi High Court against acquittal of Sajjan Kumar

Delhi, India (July 06, 2013): It is learnt that the victims-cum-survivors of the Delhi Cantonment Area Massacre have challenged the acquittal of Congress Party leader Sajjan Kumar in a November 1984 massacre related case in the Delhi High Court.

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