In 1980s-90s the Indian state created so-called black list of Sikhs, adding names of diaspora Sikh activists in it in a whole-sale manner. The issue had been a cause of concern in the past decade as a number of cases surfaced where the abuse this extra-judicial mechanism was clearly established.
The Special CBI court of Additional Sessions Judge J. S. Sidhu is expected to pronounce decision regarding trial of Sikh political prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara in Punjab CM Beant Singh's execution case.
Days after a Chandarlok colony (Subhash Nagar, Ludhiana) resident Kuldeep Singh alias Rimpy was arrested by Ludhiana labelling him as 'Babbar Khalsa International' militant the locality residents are still in shock.
Days after arrest of seven persons on Saturday (Sept. 30), the Ludhiana police today arrested 4 more persons labelling them as "Babbar Khalsa International" militants. The counter intelligence wing and the Ludhiana Police claimed to have made these arrests in their joint action.
As per the media reports Sikh Political prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara who is currently convicted in the execution of former Chief Minister Beant Singh
Sikh Sangat marked 25th martyrdom day of Shaheed Sukhdev Singh Babbar on Sunday (August 13). Bhai Sukhdev Singh Babbar had led Babbar Khalsa International during the armed phased of Sikh struggle for freedom.
Activists and leaders of various religious and political organizations today observed the 24th martyrdom day of Babbar Khalsa chief commander Sukhdev Singh Babbar at his native village Dasuwal, 45 kms near Tarn Taran. The function was organized by Akhand Kirtani Jatha.
A local court on Friday sent Surjeet Singh alleged aide of Arvinder Singh ‘Mitha’ to judicial custody. Surjeet Singh was produced in court amid tight security after the expiry of his police remand.
The Punjab police maintains to have arrested two persons who had returned to Punjab from Canada and Doha Qatar about two months back.
Bathinda, Punjab: The district police claim to have arrested an activist of the Babbar Khalsa. The police claims that the arrested person is a follower of Sikh preacher Baljit Singh Daduwal, member of the ad hoc Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee.
Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (March 20, 2014): The family members of Gurdeep Singh, who was arrested by Patiala police for his alleged links with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), cries foul and maintains that he has been falsely implicated in a terror plot case by the police.
Banur, Patiala (March 19, 2014): According to media reports the Banur team of the Patiala Police on Tuesday (March 18) claimed to have arrested six persons, four of them allegedly members of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). The police has claimed to have 'foiled a terror plot' ahead of the Lok Sabha election.
Batala, Punjab (November 29, 2013): It is learnt that Dera Baba Nanak police has claimed to have arrested a Sikh from Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi when he returned to India from United States of America (USA) on November 27, 2013.
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).
Amritsar, Punjab (February 27, 2013): It is learnt from media reports that a Sikh activist Narain Singh Chaura has been arrested.
New Delhi, India (December 27, 2012): As per a news report by Times of India (TOI) the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India has sought the UK's help in its probe against certain social organizations and groups allegedly trying to fund the revival of Sikh militant group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).
Patiala/Punjab (September 29, 2012): Bhai Harpal Singh Cheema, a Sikh political activist and Senior Vice President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) has reacted sharply to media reports suggesting NIA’s attempt to link Sikh political activists to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).
Ludhiana/Patiala, Punjab (September 29, 2012): According to media reports, the National Investigating Agency (NIA), has lodged a formal FIR to investigate the role of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) in alleged attempts to revive “terror in Punjab”.
New Delhi/ Ludhiana (April 11, 2010): Indian Government has approached some Western European countries for deportation of so-called associates of Babbar Khalsa International, which is banned by India as Indian State suspects that it is operating against India.
Chandigarh (March 30, 2010): A special trial court on Tuesday sentensed Paramjit Singh Bheora to undergo imprisionment for life for his involvement in the assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh 14 years ago.