Kotkapura Incident

Split in Panthic struggle? Mann Dal, Others announce different program

Panthic unity is the foremost need of the hour at this stage but it seems that the struggle heading towards an unfortunate split.

Situation tense after Beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib at Ghawaddi in Dehlon area of Ludhiana

Another incident of Beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib Ji is reported from village Ghawaddi (police station Dehlon) in Ludhiana district. Sources present in the village told Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) that the incident is believed to have taken place between 12 am to 4 am when Granthi Singh was out to perform his duty at an Akhand Paath Sahib.

Bhai Panthpreet Singh, Baba Ranjit Singh & ors. announce fresh strategy for protests against Beadbi of Guru Granth Shaib

In order to channelise the Sikh upsurge against sacrilege of Guru Granth Shaib at Bargari village near Kotkapura, Sikh pracharaks Bhai Ranjit Singh Dhadrian, Bhai Panthpreet Singh, Giani Kewal Singh and others yesterday announced a strategy for protests to press the government to act against the culprits.

Tarn Taran tense after Angs of Guru Granth Sahib were torn

A day after 21 Angs of the Guru Granth Sahib were found torn inside a Gurdwara in Baath village of Tarn Taran district, the city as well as its adjoining areas witnessed a complete shutdown today.

Sikh Anger spreads as Govt. fails to nail the culprits of Beadbi; Protests held across Punjab, Haryana, UP, Rajashtan

Punjab's government's recent announcements withdrawing cases registered against Sikh protesters and formation of SIT and judicial inquiry into incidents related to beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib near Kotkapura in Faridkot district, seems to have failed to contain Sikh anger against Punjab government's failure to nail the culprits. Punjab police's 14 October firing on peacefully protesting Sikhs, in which two Sikhs were killed and many others were injured, has fueled the anger.

Behbal Kalan Firing: Police never stopped firing even when we picked up dead: Eyewitnesses tell Media

Chandigarh: A news report narrating the Police excess at Behbal Kalan village near Kapurthala on October 14 has appeared in Oct. 16 Indian Express (IE). ...

Bhai Panthpreet Singh, Baba Dhadrianwale released by Police along with other Sikhs

The Punjab police today released Bhai Panthpreet Singh, Bhai Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale along with other Sikhs who were arrested in relation to demonstrations against sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib at village Bargari.

Heart Breaking Scenes of the killing of Sikhs in Punjab shows little has changed since 1984 [Watch Video]

Following the desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the Sikh Holy scriptures or the living Guru of the Sikhs, at Bargari village in Faridkot district tens of thousands of peaceful Sikh protesters had pitched their tents in Kotkapura town since Monday.

Sukhbir Badal orders suspension of former Faridkot SSP Charanjit Sharma

Moga: Punjab Deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today ordered the suspension of Moga SSP Charanjit Sharma with immediate effect for lapses in the line of duty.

Kotkapura Incident: Sukhbir Badal orders withdrawal of all police cases against Sikh demonstrators

Punjab's Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal has order withdrawal of all cases registered against Sikhs for holding demonstrations demanding action against culprits of sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib.

Statement from NDP Candidate Harbaljit Singh on the crisis in Punjab

My heart aches for Punjab today. When peaceful protests are subject to state aggressions resulting in the death of civilians, as leaders we must speak.

Copy of Kotkapura FIR against Bhai Panth Preet Singh, Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrian

Kotkapura police has registered an FIR (number 192, dated 14 Oct. 2015) against Sikh preachers and the Sikh sangat in relation to yesterdays Kotkapura incident.

US Sikh bodies condemn Handling of Kotkapura Protests by Punjab Government

US based Sikh bodies have condemned the recent Police action in Kotkapura which led to 2 deaths and several dozens injured seriously.

PICTORIAL: Sikh bodies observe Punjab Bandh to protest against Kotkapura Killings

Police firing on peacefully protesting Sikhs in Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan village (on October 14) has sparked anger amongst the Sikh sangat.

Outrage against KotKapura Police Firing on Sikhs, Punjab Shuts down in protest [Video Update]

This is a detailed report by the Sikh Siyasat News on aftermath of police firing on Sikhs in Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan on October 14, 2015.

Kotkapura Police FIR against Panth Preet Singh, Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale & ors. for attempted murder

Kotkapura police has registered an FIR (number 192, dated 14 Oct. 2015) against Sikh preachers and the Sikh sangat in relation to yesterdays Kotkapura incident. A copy of the FIR is available with the Sikh Siyasat News.

Sikh sangat observes shutdown in Punjab to protest against police killings

Yesterday's police firing on peacefully protesting Sikhs in Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan village has sparked anger amongst the Sikh sangat. Two Sikhs were killed and several others were injured in the yesterday's firing.

Heart Breaking Scenes of the killing of peaceful Sikh protesters in Punjab shows little has changed since 1984

Following the desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the Sikh Holy scriptures or the living Guru of the Sikhs, at Bargari village in Faridkot district tens of thousands of peaceful Sikh protesters had pitched their tents in Kotkapura town since Monday.

Kotkapura Kand: Sikhs killed in police firing at Behbal Kalan identified

Two Sikhs killed in Punjab police firing at village Behbal Kalan have been identified as Gurjit Singh (youth) of village Saravan and Krishan Avtar Singh (mid-aged) of village Nimami Wala.

Two Sikhs killed as Punjab Police opens fire in Behbal Kalan near Kotkapura

Punjab government has unleashed it's full scale repressive tactics against the Sikh Sangat in order to suppress a peaceful struggle demanding legal action against persons involved in sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib.

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