Sikh Diaspora

Seven deaths confirmed in USA Gurudwara shootout

Ludhiana (August 05, 2012): As per media sections there are confirmed reports that seven persons, including the assailant got killed in a shootout that took place at a Sikh Gurudwara Sahib in USA. Other Six persons who were killed in the gunfire attack were innocent Sikh worshippers.

Hostage like situation is reported by Media at Sikh Gurudwara Wisconsin, USA

Ludhiana (August 05, 2012): Media reports are suggesting hostage like situation at Witnesses outside of a Sikh Gurudwara Wisconsin, USA. “Witnesses outside of a Sikh temple near Milwaukee say people inside with whom they have spoken are describing a hostage situation” reports Gobal News (Ca).

Crisis at Sikh Gurudwara Wisconsin, USA continue; police says one gunman “put down”

Ludhiana (August 5, 2012): The shoot-out crisis at Sikh Gurudwara Wisconsin, USA continues as the police operation against “shooters” is ongoing, though the shoot is paused at the time of reporting. According to reports the local police has confirmed that it has “put down” on of the shooters. As per reports injured are admitted to the nearest hospitals.

Gunman opens fire at Sikh Gurudwara in Wisconsin, USA – initial media reports suggest at-least 20 people suffered gunshot

Ludhiana (August 05, 2012): As per media reports a gunman opened fire at a Sikh Gurudwara near Milwaukee on Sunday, and there are reports of multiple injuries. “The incident was confirmed by a police dispatcher, but details as to how many people were caught up in the shooting are as yet unclear” reports the Guardian.

Sun rays to supply electricity to Sikh Gurudwara in Leicester; solar power project installed

Leicester/Ludhiana (August 04, 2012): A Sikh Gurudwara in Leicester, England is harnessing the sun's rays to supply its electricity. As per a news report published by Leicester Mercury, Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara, in Evington, has installed 400 solar panels on its roof in what leaders believe is a first for any Gurudwara in England.

Badals to visit UK, USA & Canada; S. Mann issues red-alert for Sikh diaspora

Fatehgarh Sahib (August 4, 2012): As per information shared by "Sikh24.com" news it is learned that Sukhbir Badal, the Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, will be visiting UK for two days starting August 6th. He is scheduled to tour Canada and USA from August 8th onwards. The special visit by Sukhbir Badal has been organized for him to take part in the wedding of a relative of Surjit Rakhra to take place in the US. It has been learned that Parkash Badal will also be traveling to the United States to take part in the wedding ceremonies.

Sikh Family denied entry to London Olympic games 2012 for carrying Kirpan

Ludhiana/London (August 02, 2012): As per news reports, members of a Sikh family were denied entry to an Olympic football game in Coventry because the father was carrying a small Kirpan. A Kirpan is a cermonail sword that is an integral part of Sikh religion's practise and is also considered to be vital part of Sikh identity.

London 2012 Olympics: UK Foreign Minister responds to Sikh concerns about the possible visit of Jagdish Tytler and KPS Gill

Ludhiana (August 01, 2012): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat over the last few weeks many Sikhs have written to MPs about the possible visit of Jagdish Tytler, KPS Gill and others from India as part of the official Indian delegation for the London 2012 Olympics.

London Olympic Games – Sikhs with Kirpans are not to be stopped

London, (July 27, 2012): The London Olympic Games 2012 opening cerimony is scheduled to be held few hours after the publication of this news. Sikhs have a good news in this regard that London Committee for Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has ordered security guards not to stop Sikhs carrying religious sword named Kirpan from entry.

UK Sikhs demand arrest of film-star Amitabh Bachchan for alleged role in Sikh genocide 1984

London, England (July 25, 2012): Sikh Leaders in the UK and human rights activists are calling for the arrest and prosecution of Amitabh Bachchan for inciting racial hatred in 1984 which led to anti-Sikh pogroms which killed thousands of Sikh men, women, and children.

Why Italy refuses to recognize the world’s fifth-largest religion

ROME - Should a boy scout walking around with a Swiss-army knife be considered dangerous? Should Swiss-army knives be banned altogether? Well, for the Italian interior minister, if the small knife is carried for religious reasons, then the answer is yes.

Human rights abusers allowed to attend Olympic Games as Official delegates of India – British Sikhs demand answer

London (July 25, 2012): As per media reports there have been protests from the British Sikh community following news that Indian politician Jagdish Tytler may be permitted to visit the country for the Olympic Games.

Kesri Lehar updates: India must respect human rights of it’s citizens, says British MP

London, UK (July 21, 2012): John McDonnell, Labour MP for Hayes and Harlington, moved an adjournment debate in the House of Commons last Tuesday, on the issue of ongoing human rights abuses in India. Significant supporter of Kesri Lehar’s campaign – “Wave for Justice” paid tribute to Kesri Lehar, Liberation, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch for their commitments to exposing the Indian Government’s failure to address the human rights abuses effectively.

Canada: India’s Foreign Interference – Telling Lies, Spreading Hate

As the month of June has passed, Canadian Sikhs, along with human rights activists and their allies, are recovering from yet another campaign of misinformation by the Indian High Commission and a recent wave of visceral and unfounded attacks.

Tom Mulcair Responds: Tells India he won’t be bullied; stands firm on 1984 Statement

Canada (June 22, 2012 – Sikh Activist Netowrk): Every June and November, Sikhs in Canada (and globally) are curious to see what Canadian politicians will ...

Sikh Genocide 1984: US court reserves decision on plea of India’s Congress party

New York (July 16, 2012): A US judge has reserved his orders on submissions by the Congress party that the Sikh genocide 1984 case filed ...

Ban Genocide accuseds KPS Gill & Jagdish Tytler during London Olympics 2012 – UK Human rights body passed motions to voice for Sikhs

London, England (July 01, 2012): As per inforamtion available with Sikh Siyasat, LIBERATION, a United Kingdom (UK) based and United Nations (UN) affiliated Human Rights Group held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 30th June in London. All the three motions, concerning the Sikhs, were put forward by Iqbal Singh of the “Panjabi Human Rights Internet” in association with Kesri Lehar.

Indian High Commissioner’s objections to NDP statement: WSO writes to NDP leader Thomas Mulcair

Ludhiana (June 23,2012): World Sikh Organization (WSO) President S. Prem Singh has written to NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair in response to a story that was published in the Globe & Mail (on 22 June, 2012) which reported that Indian High Commissioner Mr. Gavai accused Mr. Mulcair of distorting the facts surrounding the attack on the Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) Complex in Amritsar in 1984 along with dozens of other Gurdwaras across Punjab.

Indian High Commission’s objections are another attempt to stretch Indian State’s long arm of repression to Canadian soil: CSC

Ludhiana (June 22, 2012): Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) has showed it's concern over Indian High Commission's remarks against NDP leader Thomas Mulcair's statement on Remembering 1984.

Statement from NDP Leader Tom Mulcair on Remembering 1984

It is with great sorrow that I extend my sympathies on the 28th anniversary of the invasion of the Darbar Sahib complex, also known as the Golden Temple, and dozens of Gurduaras in Punjab, India. The tragic events that unfolded over the course of those sweltering days in June, and the subsequent killings in November, have deeply hurt the Sikh community, both in India and abroad.

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