Sikh Diaspora

India’s Independence Day celebrations in UK’s east Midlands was cancelled after Sikh protest

Ludhiana, Punjab (August 21, 2012): As per reprots the India's Independence Day (15 August) celebrations in UK's east Midlands was cancelled in wake of protest by certain Sikh sections. According to an media reports Khalistanis "disrupted the event by preventing people from attending it and removing the tricolour" (Flag of India).

KAC director call for unite against divisive forces; Oak Creek shooting victims remembered

Luhdiana, Punjab (August 20, 2012): As per media reports the Director of the Washington-based Khalistan Affairs Center, Dr. Amarjit Singh, has made a fervent call for unity against divisive forces at a service held in tribute to the six Sikhs who lost thier life when a white supremacist opened fire in a Wisconsin Gurdwara nearly two weeks ago.

Talkshow discussing Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara Sahib shooting released [Watch Qaumi Masle Ep. 06]

In this episode of fortnightly program Qaumi Masle produced by Sikh Siyasat Multimedia a detailed discussion was held regarding terror strike on Sikh Gurudwara Sahib, Oak Creek, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA in which six Sikhs were killed by an armed Gunman named Wade M. Page. Page has been reported to be member of Bands propagating While Supremacist and Neo-Nazi ideology.

Sikhs welcome Michelle Obama’s to Visit to meet Sikh Victims of Shootings in Wisconsin

Ludhiana (August 18, 2012): According to a press release issued by Sikh Council the Sikh community is pleased that the USA First Lady Michelle Obama will be visiting the victims of the shootings in Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara next week. She is expected to meet with the families of the victims.

16 years old felon arrested for murdering Dalbir Singh in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (August 18, 2012): As per reports a 16-year-old felon from Milwaukee has been charged with the fatal shooting of Dalbir Singh. According to the criminal complaint, Deangelo Williams shot and killed Dalbir Singh at Harmony Food Store, owned by his nephew Jatinder Singh, on Wednesday around 9.15 p.m., according to local TV station TMJ4.

Harvard professor says “America has much to learn from Sikhs”

New York, (August 17, 2012): “As the Sikhs in the US makes efforts to recover from the tragedy of the Gurudwara shooting, a Harvard professor has said Sikhs have emerged as a role model for Americans who can learn from the dignity and generosity the community”.

Dalbir Singh, another Sikh killed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (August 17, 2012): The Sikhs have not yet recovered from the tragic shooting on August 5th, 2012 at Oak Creek Gurdwara sahib, when the news of another shooting shattered the community. According to information available with Sikh Siyasat Dalbir Singh, 56, was shot and killed on Wednesday night while closing his store at north-side neighborhood market in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

California Police investigating whether Wade M. Page killed two Sikhs in March 2011

Ludhiana, Punjab (August 17, 2012): Two Sikhs, both men, were drove over and shot dead by someone driving a truck in March 2011 at Elk Grove, California. According to reports local police is now investigating that whether the suspect who killed Sikhs in March 2011 is the same man, Wade M. Page, who was responsible for killing six Sikhs at a Sikh Gurudwara Sahib in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 5, 2012.

UK Sikhs & Kashmiris slam India’s colonialism; Protest outside High Commission upset Indian officials

London, England (August 16, 2011): As per media reports leading Sikh and Kashmiri organisations held a joint protest outside India’s High Commission in London on Indian Independence Day, in a robust show of solidarity which upset Indian officials.

UK Advertising Standards Agency banned advert for offending Sikhs

London, England (August 15, 2012): As per media reprots Britain's advertising watchdog has banned an advert by a furniture shop that included an image of Guru Nanak and distorted sacred Sikh verses to suit the company.

US Congress introduces resolution demanding FBI to track hate crimes against Sikhs

Ludhiana (August 15, 2012): According to information provided by Sikh Coalition some members of the United State's House of Representatives have introduced a resolution condemning hate crimes against Sikh Americans and supporting the community's demand that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) track such crimes.

Sikhs praise US Govt. for quick response And Criticise India for it’s foolishness & immaturity

Ludhiana (August 15, 2012): On Sunday 12 August, special memorial services were held at many Gurdwaras across the globe, including one by Sikhs in Switzerland at the Gurdwara Sahib in Langenthal.

Sikhs in USA seek apology and arrest of Indian officials after Delhi flag burning

San Francisco, USA (August 12, 2012): Sikh-American community leaders on August 10, 2012 (Friday) demanded an apology from India after political activists in New Delhi burned American flags to protest the Oak Creek Wisconsin Sikh Gurdwara murders.

Allow Sikhs to wear turban, beard in NY Police Department

New York/Ludhiana (August 12, 2012): As per information the Chief Financial Officer of New York City, Comptroller John C. Liu, has called on Mayor Bloomberg to reform NY Police Department (NYPD) policy to allow Sikh officers to serve without having to forsake their turbans and beards.

Dal Khalsa spokesperson met US diplomats at Darbar Sahib

Amritsar (August 10, 2012): Dal Khalsa's political Secretary Kanwarpal Singh met US diplomats Mr Chad Thornberry, First Secretary (Political) and A Sukesh, Adviser Political affairs for 10 minutes at Information office of the Darbar Sahib.

US Court summons served to Parkash S. Badal personally – response due by August 30th

New York: (August 9, 2012): The visiting Chief Minister of the Indian State of Punjab, Parkash Badal was “Served Personally” with the summons issued by the US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin in a human rights violation case (12-c-0806). The August 09 Proof of Service signed by Christopher G. Kratochvil, a professional process server from “State Processing Service Inc.”, states that “I personally served on Parkash Singh Badal, Indian Citizen, and CM of Punjab at Oak Creek High School, Wisconsin”.

Sikhs in US condemn the burning of US flag by protestors in New Delhi

Washington, August 7, 2012: Dr. Rajwant Singh, Chairman of Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE), condemns the burning of the American flag by individuals in New Delhi protesting the shooting in Wisconsin which led to death of six Sikhs.

Sikh thinker & author S. Ajmer Singh on Wisconsin Gurudwara Tragedy

“Na ko Hindu, na Musalman” was widely referred by media to highlight distinctiveness of Sikh identity, S. Ajmer Singh told Sikh Siyasat.

Aftermath of Wisconsin tragedy: Indian media attempting to fabricate facts

Ludhiana (August 10, 2012): Indian state system, now days, is pretending to be very worried about Sikhs living in United States, especially in the aftermath of Wisconsin tragedy. Media, as a part of state system, is also following those lines.

US Gurudwara terror striker had tried to celebrate Adolph Hitler’s birthday few days back

Ludhiana (August 10, 2012): Recent reports in international media suggest that last Sunday's terror striker in a US Gurudwara Wade M. Page last weekend tried to celebrate Adolph Hitler’s birthday in Southern California, where civil rights groups say the 40-year-old Army man has been on their radar for years.

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