July 2013 Archive

Dal Khalsa urges Punjab govt to make public ex-DGP’s report on narcotic smuggling

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (July 06, 2013): Dal Khalsa head H. S. Dhami on Saturday demanded that the Punjab government should make public a report on narcotic smuggling in Punjab submitted by a former DGP (prisons) Shashi Kant.

Garg Commission investigating the Hondh-Chillar Massacre held hearing; Next hearing on July 19

Rewari, Haryana (July 06, 2013): It is learnt that the Justice T.P. Garg commission, that is 'investigating' the Hondh-Chillar Massacre of November 1984, held a hearing on July 05, 2013 that was attended by members of the Hondh Chillar Co-ordination Committee, besides the victims of the Hondh-Chillar Massacre.

Sikh Identity Petition: Supreme Court of India issue notice to Law Ministry

New Delhi, India (July 05, 2013): It is learnt that the Supreme Court of India has told the Government of India (GOI) to file a reply on a petition seeking removal of an explanation to a provision in Indian Constitution that treats “Sikhs”, “Jains” and “Buddhists” as “Hindus” for all legal purposes.

Sikhs for Justice raises reward to $20K for serving US Courts summons on Punjab CM Badal

New York, United States (July 05, 2013): A US based Rights Group “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) has raised the reward from $10,000 to $20,000 for successful service of US court summons on visiting Punjab CM Parkash Badal. The reward for serving Badal has been raised due to the aura of secrecy around time and place of Badal’s arrival, schedule of meetings and duration of his stay in the US. CM Badal is expected to attend a marriage ceremony in Milwaukee on July 06.

Punjab Cop admits over 80 innocent killings on superior’s orders; Ensaaf calls for punishment to culprits

Amritsar, Punjab (June 04, 2013): After decades of denial by the Punjab Police that its officers unlawfully killed innocent Sikhs in fake encounters, Sub-Inspector (SI) Surjit Singh has made a public statement describing the atrocities committed by him and security forces in the early 1990s. Surjit Singh admitted that then Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Paramjit Singh Gill of Amritsar district ordered him to kill 83 men in fake encounters.

EDM against death penalty of Prof. Bhullar tabled in UK Parliament

London, United Kingdom (July 04, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siaysat News (SSN) there has been fresh efforts in the UK Parliament against the death penalty of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, who faces thread of execution in India.

Honey Singh denies links with controversial vulgar song; Let-off by High Court

Chandigarh, Punjab (July 04, 2013): A Punjabi rapper-cum-singer, Zo Zo Honey Singh, who had been at the horns of controversy due to allegations of vulgar singing, was able to evade the kicks this time. Honey Singh, who was booked by Punjab police at the directions of Punjab and Haryana High Court earlier this year, reportedly claimed in the High Court on July 03, 2013 that he did not sing the controversial vulgar song - “Main Hun Balatkari” (I am a rapist).

Ishrat Jahan was killed by Gurjrat Police & IB in fake encounter: CBI

Gujrat, India (July 04, 2013): A 19-year-old girl named Ishrat Jahan was killed along with three others (all men) by Gujarat Police in 2004. The police had claimed that all were connected to 'terrorist activities' and were killed in an encounter. But now the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has concluded that Ishrat Jahan was not connected to any terrorist activities, and further that she was killed in a fake/staged encounter. CBI reportedly filed a charge-sheet in this matter on July 03, 2013.

Sikh Coalition featured in video by AAPIP’s Civic Engagement Fund

New York (July 04, 2013): It is learnt that the Sikh Coalition was recently featured in a video by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy's (AAPIP) Civic Engagement Fund. According to information shared by the Sikh Coalition the video highlights, in particular, the Sikh Coalition's California advocacy work, which promotes grassroots civic participation in the Sikh community.

Delhi High Court issues notice to CBI and compliment on Jagdish Tytler’s plea

New Delhi, India (July 04, 2013): It is learnt that on July 03, 2013 the Delhi High Court denied to issue stay order against a Delhi's lower court's order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to reopen investigation against Congress party leader Jagdish Tytler in a November 1984 Sikh massacre related case. But the High Court has reportedly issued notice to CBI and the complainant to file on a plea moved by Jagdish Tytler against the orders of lower court.

Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Ji: Shabad ton Shahadat Takk – Speech of Sikh Scholar S. Ajmer Singh

New Delhi, India (June 03, 2013): This is video recording of speech of Sikh Scholar and Historian Sirdar Ajmer Singh on "Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji - Shabad ton Shahadat Takk". This speech was delivered during a program held by the Sikh Youth Forum on June 29, 2013 at Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Mukharjee Nanar, Delhi.

High Court notice to Punjab government on bail plea of Sikh leader Bhai Daljit Singh

Chandigarh, Punjab (July 03, 2013): It is learnt that the Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notice to the Punjab Government on a bail plea moved on behalf of Sikh leader Bhai Daljit Singh.

San Francisco Sikh Couple to sue AMC Theatres after being ejected for wearing a Kirpan

San Francisco (July 02, 2013): According to a news reported by IBTimes.co.uk: a Sikh couple from San Francisco are planning to sue AMC Theatres after staff at the cinema told Manjot Singh to leave because he was wearing a Sikh Kirpan, one of the necessary articles of faith.

UK Sikh body demands immediate arrest of KPS Gill in wake of SI Surjit Singh’s statement

London, United Kingdom (July 02, 2013): In a recent press release, the United Khalsa Dal (UKD), a UK based Sikh body, has demanded arrest of former Punjab police chief KPS Gill.

Punjab CM Badal’s visit to US cancelled in wake of human rights lawsuit summons

Chandigarh, Punjab (July 02, 2013): It is learnt that fearing the consequences of human rights lawsuit in United States, Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal's US tour has been cancelled. According to a news reported by a private TV channel, 'Day and Night News ', Badal's visit has been cancelled because the US court has reportedly issued summons against Parkash Singh Badal in a lawsuit filed by a human rights body 'Sikhs for Justice'.

The Sikh Coalition trains another batch of professionally-trained community volunteers

Washington, DC (July 02, 2013): According to a newsletter (dated: June 28, 2013) by the Sikh Coalition: “[f]or the third year in a row, the Sikh Coalition has successfully graduated a new class of professionally-trained community volunteers through the Sikh Advocate Academy, an intensive advocacy training program in our nation’s capital”.

I killed 83 innocent Sikhs in staged encounters on directions of high ups in Punjab Police: Surjit Singh (SI)

Tarn Taran, Punjab (July 02, 2013): A Punjab cop has made a statement before media that exposes the systematic and widespread human rights abuses carried by Punjab police during 1980s-90s in Punjab. Sub-Inspector Surjit Singh has admitted before media that he killed 83 innocent Sikhs during early-1990s in Punjab. Surjit Singh told media persons that he went on Punjab police training in 1989 and was deployed as a constable in 1990 after his training.

Malaysia deports a Sikh on alleged charges of links with BKI

New Delhi, India (July 01, 2013): According to a news reported in Malaysian Sun on June 28, 2013: Malaysia has deported a Sikh citizen of India for alleged links with militant group - the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).

Shiv Sena burned effigy of Jathedar of Akal Takhat; Sikhs outraged; Case registered – 1 arrested so far

Batala, Punjab (July 01, 2013): It is learnt that Shiv Sena (Samajwadi) burned an effigy of Jathedar of Akal Takhat Sahib at Batala on 28 June, 2013. This activity outraged the local Sikh sangat, who lodged strong protest against Shiv Seniks and warned police and civil administration to curb their activities and arrest the culprits.

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