Anti-Sikh Deras

Is Ashutosh Dead or in ‘Samadhi’?: No one has an answer and the suspense continues, notes YesPunjab

The dera not only admits but also claims that doctors have declared Ashutosh 'clinically dead' but even today stuck to its claim that the he was 'spiritually alive' as he was in a 'Samadhi' (deep meditation).

Controversy/ mystery begins to surround death of self-styled godman Ashutosh of Noormehal Dera

Jalandhar, (January 30, 2014): As per certain media reports the secrecy being maintained by Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS) regarding the death of Dera Noormehal head Ashutosh's death has thickened the 'mystery' around his death.

Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan (DJJS) head Ashutosh died after severe pain in Chest, reports HT

Noormehal, Jalandhar (January 29, 2014): Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan head and controversial self-styled godman Ashutosh, died in the dera of the sect in Noormahal of Jalandhar district on intervening night on 28 and 19 January, 2014.

Self-styled godman Ashutosh reportedly died; Dera is yet to make statement

Jalandhar, Punjab (January 29, 2014): According to certain media reports Ashutosh, a controversial godman, the founder and head of 'Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan' (DJJS) died on January 28 at his dera in Nurmahal town 21 kms from Jalandhar.

BJP backs dera Sirsa followers, criticize Sikhs; Tandon says Sikhs were responsible for 1978 Amritsar incident

Moga/ Chandigarh (November 28, 2013): Three days after the recent clash between the Dera Sauda Sirsa followers and the Sikhs, the Punjab BJP has come at open support of dera followers, while blaming the Sikhs for attempting to disturbed the situation by opposing dera activities.

Dhudike incident – Police targeting Sikhs; 80 Sikhs booked on the complaint of Dera followers

Dhudike/ Moga, Punjab (November 26, 2013): Following the tension that prevailed in Dhudike village of Moga district between followers of Dera Sauda Sirsa and the local Sikhs, the police administration has reportedly targeted Sikhs on the complaint of dera followers. It is notable that the police had resorted to firing in the air, lathicharge and bursting of teargas shells to disperse members of both groups following and altercation between the two groups.

Dhudike tense after clash between dera followers and the Sikh sangat

Moga, Punjab (November 26, 2013): It is learnt that the situation at village Dhudike (district Moga) took serious turn after Dera Sauda Sirsa followers attempted to hold a gathering despite opposition from the local Sikhs. It is notable that the Sikh sangat is opposing the dera sauda activities since 2007 in accordance with directive issued by Akal Takht Sahib in wake of anti-Sikh activities of the Dera Sauda Sirsa (DSS) chief.

All 5 Dera Sirsa followers acquitted by Sirsa Court in Bhai Harmandar Singh’s murder case

Dabwali (October 10, 2013): After the decision of Suman court acquitting all accused dera Sirsa followers in the Bhai Kamaljit Singh Sunam's murder case; a Sirsa court on October 10 acquitted all five dera Sirsa followers in Bhai Harmandar Singh Dabwali's murder case; whereas earlier (in July 2013) a Sirsa court had sentenced 7 Sikhs to 10 years imprisonment each while holding them liable for damaging the properties of Dera Sirsa followers following the murder of Bhai Harmandar Singh.

Sunam Court acquits all 14 Dera Sauda Sirsa followers in Bhai Kamaljit Singh Suman’s murder case

Suman, Punjab (October 01, 2013): It is learnt that on September 30, 2013 a trial court of Sunam acquitted 14 Dera Sauda Sirsa followers in Bhai Kamaljit Singh Sunam's murder case.

Sikh bodies gave ultimatum to Punjab govt. to withdraw case and release Sikh Kathavachak

Bathinda, Punjab (September 05, 2013): It is learnt that various Sikh organizations held an urgent meeting at Gurdwara Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Baba Farid Nagar, Bathinda on September 04, 2013 in wake of registration of a case under section 295-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against a Sikh Kathavachak Bhai Kuldip Singh Sakht.

Sikh Kathavachak arrested by Bathinda police for promoting Sikh tenets; Sikhs outraged

Bathinda, Punjab (September 03, 2013): It is learnt that the Punjab Police Bathinda arrested a Sikh Kathavachak for prompting Sikh sangat to follow the Sikh tenets and remain vigilant about anti-Sikh activities of deras.

Dabwali Incident 2008: Court sentenced 7 Sikhs to seven years imprisonment

Dabwali/Sirsa (July 29, 2013): A court of additional sessions and district judge of Sirsa has pronounced it's decision in a 2008 case related to a Dabwali incident, where a clash had took place between the Dera Sauda Sirsa followers and the Sikhs. The court has reportedly sentenced seven Sikhs to under go imprisonment of 7 years each.

Badal Dal’s SGPC member N.S. Kauni violated Akal Takhat directive; Participated in Dera Sauda function

Gidderbaha,Punjab (May 16, 2013): It is learnt that Badal Dal's Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee member Navtej Singh Kauni was again spotted at a Dera Sauda Sirsa function on May 16, 2013. He is a member of SGPC from Doda constituency.

Self-styled godman Piara Singh Bhaniara acquitted by Ambala Court

Ropar/Ambala (March 5, 2013): It is learnt that an Ambala court has acquitted Piara Singh Bhaniara for publishing a controversial book titled “Bhav Sagar Samunder Amarbani Granth”.

Punjab Police and Dera Sirsa head gets time to decide next move till April 22 in Bathinda case

Bathinda, Punjab (February 23, 2013): According to media reports the court of chief judicial magistrate Harjeet Singh adjourned the case against the Dera Sauda Sirsa head Gurmeet Ram Rahim till April 6, 2013. He is reportedly asked to appear before the court in person on next hearing. 

Bathinda remained fortified by 10,000 cops for two days whole Dera head secured exemption from personal appearance

Bathinda, Punjab (February 22, 2013): It is learnt that Dera Sauda Sirsa (DSS) chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has been exempted from personal appearance in a case of blasphemy under Section 295-A (Indian Penal Code) against him. 

Punjab Police fortifies Bathinda for Dera Sauda head – But security of the Sikh complainent is withdrawn

Bathinda, Punjab (February 20, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News the Bathinda city and surrounding areas in Punjab have been turned into police camp in wake of February 22, 2013 court appearance of Dera Sauda Sirsa head Gurmeet Ram Rahim.

Bathinda court rejects Dera Sauda Sirsa Chief’s plea; Ordered to appear before court on Feb. 22

Bathinda, Punjab (February 11, 2013): As per reports "in what comes as major setback to Dera Sacha Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, a local court has upheld orders of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Bathinda, in which the Dera chief had been directed to appear before a local court on February 22, 2013".

Baba Daduwal’s next court appearance at Dabwali on Feb 01; Sikhs demonstrated against Haryana Police

Dabwali, Haryana (January 09, 2012): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) hundreds of Sikhs peacefully demonstrated on January 08, 2013 at Dabwali (Haryana) against police inaction against Dera Sauda Sirsa (DSS) chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim and his followers who attacked Sikhs few weeks ago.

Sikh preacher Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal sent to 14 days judicial custody

Dabwali, Haryana (December 27, 2012): It is learnt that a magistrate's court at Dabwali has sent Panthic Sewa Lehar patron and Sant Samaj leader Baljit Singh Daduwal to 14-day judicial custody on December 26, 2012. It is notable that Baba Daduwal was detained by Amritsar immigration authorities at Guru Ram Dass International Airport, Amritsar upon his arrival from London, England.

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