August 2013 Archive

Aiming to bring awareness against social evils, Sikh Youth Organization held road show

Jalandhar, Punjab (August 25, 2013): As per inforamtion available with the Sikh Siaysat News (SSN) the Dal Khalsa's youth wing 'Sikh Youth of Punjab' (SYP) held a road show on August 25, 2013 to express their anguish and concern over the rise of drug menace, apostasy, criminalization of politics and sexual violence against women.

Bhai Gurbax Singh Hijacker passed away; He had conducted long campaign for release of Prof. Bhullar

Bathinda, Punjab (August 25, 2013): It is learnt that Bhai Gurbax Singh Hijacker passed away at Adesh Hospital near Bathinda, Punjab. He was a resident of Village Pakka Kalan and had hijacked an Air India flight going to Amritsar from New Delhi in 1989. He had Hijacked the plane without any arms/ammunition or explosives.

SGPC to raise Sikh genocide 1984 memorial at the site of Hondh-Chillar Massacre, Makkar assures survivors

Amritsar, Punjab (August 25, 2013): As per some media reports the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has decided to raise a memorial for the victims of the Hondh-Chillar Massacre at the Sikh genocide site at village Hondh Chillar, near Rewari in Haryana.

Appeal to the Sikh panth to jointly observe the martyrdom day of Bhai Dilawar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib

Amritsar, Punjab (July 28, 2013): Various Sikh organization and personalities have issued appeals to the Sikh masses to observe the martyrdom day of Shaheed Dilawar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib on 31 August.

International Commission of Jurists want India to immediately halt Professor Bhullar’s imminent execution

Furthermore, there are serious questions about whether Professor Bhullar’s trial was in accordance with the requirements of international law”, Schonveld added. “His conviction and death sentence are based solely upon an alleged confession he made in police custody, which he later retracted, claiming it was extracted under torture.

SGPC to redesign Kitchen at Guru Ramdas Langar as per advice of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

Amritsar, Punjab (August 25, 2013): As per certain media reports teh Indian Institute of Techonology (IIT) has suggested redesigning of the kitchen at Guru Ram Das Langar at Darbar Sahib, Amirtsar so as to aviod the pollution. As per inforamtion the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has already started working in this direction as per advice of the institute.

Delhi Committee file criminal complaint against controversial preacher Asa Ram’s disciple for hurting Sikh sentiments

New Delhi/ Amritsar, India/ Punjab (August 24, 2013): It is learnt that a disciple of controversial Hindu preacher named 'Bapu' Asa Ram, who is facing allegations of rape and sexual exploitations, went on to compare Asa Ram with the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. As per media reports Neelam Dube, a disciple of controversial preacher Asa Ram, compared him with Guru Nanak Dev Ji in her attempt to defend Asa Ram during a prime time debate at “India News” Tv channel.

SGPC want Minorities commission to ensure justice to Sikh farmers of Kutch and Haryana

Amritsar, Punjab (August 23, 2013): It is learnt that the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has, inter-alia, sought the intervention of the India's National Commission of Minorities to halt the eviction of Sikh farmers from the states of Gujarat and Haryana.

Photojournalist raped in Mumbai; One arrested – hunt for 4 others; People outraged – staged protests

Mumbai, India (August 23, 2013): As per media reports the gangrape of a young photojournalist in Mumbai (India) has triggered an outrage across the country on August 23, 2013 with protests taking place in many cities.

Sukhbir Badal should either face the Sikh Diaspora or quit the post of SAD president: Dal Khalsa

Amritsar/ Hoshiarpur, Punjab (August 23, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN): the Dal Khalsa has slammed the SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal from running away in facing the Sikh Diaspora and urged him to resign from party presidency’.

Sikh groups in Canada to go after Punjab cops indulged in crimes against humanity & torture

Ontario, Canada (August 23, 2013): It is learnt that Sikh diaspora organizations of Canada like the Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) are planning to chase and target Punjab cops for their role in torture of Canadian citizens in Punjab. As per information CSC and SFJ are planning to prepare a case, which will be presented to the Canadian government, declaring Punjab police force as violator of human rights so as to deny its officers visas to that country.

Fearing litigation Punjab Dy. CM Sukhbir Badal cancels visit to Canada

Ontario/ New Delhi, Canada/ India (August 23, 2013): As per recent reports the deputy chief minister of Punjab Sukhbir Singh Badal has cancelled his planned 10-day visit to Canada on August 22, 2013 after the Canadian government said that they will not offer any immunity to him against any civil suit that may be filed against him there. They have also allegedly refused to provide him security during the trip.

United Sikhs’ 5th Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Conference in France resolved to create a Global Sikh Alliance for Justice

Bobigny, Paris (August 18, 2013): “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied”, was the theme of United Sikhs' 5th Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Conference. The notion was based upon the landmark decision of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in 76 year old French resident Ranjit Singh's turban case. As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Sikhs from all of the world congregated in France to attend the conference that concluded last weekend.

Hondh-Chillar Sikh survivor, who lost seven from the family, cross-examined by Garg Commission; Next hearing on 27 Sept.

Hondh-Chillar/Rewari, Haryana (August 22, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Garg Commission, headed by Justice T.P. Garg, held a hearing related to the Hondh-Chillar Massacre 1984 on August 21, 2013.

204 Years old rare Amritsar Treaty purchased by anonymous bidder for £3,400

London, UK (August 22, 2013): As per media reports some rare documents of history related to the Sikhs were recently auctioned in the UK. As per information a 204 years old copy of the 'Treaty of Amritsar' was sold on August 21, 2013 for over four times its estimate at an auction of rare historical documents.

Sikh genocide and sovereignty conference resolved to file criminal complaint before UN regarding Sikh Genocide 1984

BC, Canada (August 22, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Sikh Genocide and Sovereignty Conference held in Canada, by the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), resolved to support the filing of a criminal complaint before the United Nations regarding the massacre of Sikhs during Sikh Genocide of November 1984 against the Indian National Congress. The conference was held on August 17, 2013.

World Sikh Council-AR condemns 15 August firing at Sikhs by Dehi police

Ohio, US (August 22, 2013): The World Sikh Council – America Region (WSC-AR) has expressed deep concern at the August 15, 2013 firing by Indian police on Sikhs in New Delhi, India. Reports indicate that more than two dozen Sikhs were injured in the attack by the police.

India: Execution of Karnatka duo stayed by SCI; Prof. Bhullar’s case is pending with MHA

New Delhi, India (August 22, 2013): As per recent reports the execution of death sentence of Shivu and Jadeswamey of Karnatka has been stayed by the Supreme Court of India on August 21, 2013. They were scheduled to be executed on August 22.

David Cameron & Ed Miliband – Stop the Visit of Narendra Modi to UK; Remember the 2002 Gujarat genocide: says Online Petition

London, United Kingdom (August 21, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), certain activists have started an online petition opposing prospective visit of India's Gujrat state's Chief Minister Narendra Modi to the UK.

Punjabi University and World Gatka Federation inks MOU for advancement in academic opportunities and sports cooperation

Patiala, Punjab (August 21, 2013): It is learnt that on August 20, 2013 Punjabi University Patiala and World Gatka Federation (WGF) today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster collaboration for advancement in academic opportunities and sports cooperation in order to promote, standardize and revive indigenous martial art Gatka as a recognized game at international level.

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