1984 Sikh Genocide

Delhi Court dismisses Sajjan Kumar’s plea to drop witnesses in Sikh massacre 1984 related case

Delhi, India (December 12, 2013): It is learnt that a Delhi court dismissed Congress leader Sajjan Kumar's plea seeking to drop nine CBI witnesses in a November 1984 Sikh carnage realted case in which he and three others are facing prosecution.

On World Human Rights Day – Sikh groups urged U.N. to investigate November 1984 killings of Sikhs

New Delhi, India (December 10, 2013): On World Human Rights Day, Sikh groups submitted a Memorandum to Ms. Lisa Grande, UN Resident Coordinator-India, urging her to report to the Human Rights Council about Congress party’s ongoing practice of protecting and rewarding its leaders who lead death squads in 1984.

NDP MPs meet survivor of Sikh genocide 1984 Bibi Jagdish Kaur in Honour of International Human Rights Day

Ottawa, Canada (December 11, 2013): According to information sent to the Sikh Siyasat News by NDP Press Secretary Amneet Singh, on December 10, 2013, members of the NDP Caucus hosted Bibi Jagdish Kaur and her son Bhai Gurdeep Singh as they shared their story of survival during the tragic pogroms of 1984 that targeted Sikh men, women and children in New Delhi and many other parts of India.

Rights Group to pursue “Genocide” motion before Canadian Parliament in 2014

Toronto, Canada (December 08, 2013): Thousands of Sikhs attended the “Genocide and Sovereignty” Conference held in Toronto and voiced concern for continued denial of justice and impunity to political activists and police officers involved in genocidal attacks on Sikhs during 1984.

Sultanpuri Massacre: SCI rejects plea of accused Sajjan Kumar; Trial yet to begin after 29 years

New Delhi, India (December 03, 2013): The Supreme Court of India on Dec. 03 reportedly declined a plea by Sajjan Kumar, a culprit of Sikh ...

Notice to Centre and Delhi state government on compensation plea of November 1984 victims

New Delhi, India (December 3, 2013): The Delhi high court on December 02, 2013 sought responses from the Centre and Delhi government on a plea filed by families of 1984 anti-Sikh violence victims seeking compensation for the death of their kin. A bench of justices P. K. Bhasin and V. P. Vaish issued notice to Centre and Delhi government for December 12.

Introduction of Bibi Jagdish Kaur, survivor of 1984 Genocide – by Jagmeet Singh NDP

S. Jagmeet Singh, MPP, introduced Bibi Jagdish Kaur to his assembly. This video recording of the brief introduction. Bibi Jagdish Kaur is a survivor and credible witness of the Sikh Genocide 1984. She witnessed killings of 5 family members including her Husband, Son and three brothers.

US Court of Appeals dismisses human rights violation lawsuit against Punjab CM Badal for non-service of summons

Chicago, United States (November 27, 2013): The rights group “Sikhs for Justice” will file an appeal with the US Supreme Court challenging the Court of Appeal’s order dismissing the human rights violation case Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Badal. On November 26, a US Court of Appeals in Chicago dismissed the case on the ground that SFJ did not effectuate service of the Federal Court summons on CM Badal. The appeals court’s November 26 order by Judge Richard Posner of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals while dismissing the appeal gives SFJ the right to re-file the lawsuit against CM Badal.

SFJ to hold Sikh Genocide and Sovereignty Conference on Dec.7 at Mississauga

Ontario, Canada (November 28, 2013): It is learnt that the Sikhs For Justice, a US based Sikh human rights and advocacy group, is going to hold the “Sikh Genocide and Sovereignty Conference 2013” on December 07, 2013.

Victims of Sikh genocide 1984 to hold “Justice Rally” Before United Nations on December 10 – World Human Rights Day

Jalandhar, Punjab (November 22, 2013): All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) and victims of 1984 Sikh Genocide declared during a press conference held at Jalandhar on November 22, 2013 that they shall be a “Justice Rally” before UN Office in New Delhi on December 10 which is marked globally as the World Human Rights Day.

Canadian Sikh leader shots letter to Amitabh Bachhan accusing him for Sikh genocide 1984

Vancouver, Canada (November 21, 2013): A Canada based Sikh leader Bhai Ranjeet Singh Khalsa has written an Open Letter to Amitabh Bachchan, India’s Bollywood icon and the anchor of famous TV show “Kaun Banega Karorpati?” (Who will be the millionaire?), accusing him of being involved in the Sikh genocide 1984.

Sonia Gandhi Case – Us Court ruling – Petitioners get time to file amended complaint by December 03

New York, United States (November 20, 2013): US Federal Court in its November 18th order has given “Sikhs for Justice” (SFJ) till December 3rd to file an amended complaint against Congress President Sonia Gandhi in the pending human rights violation case. Despite the opposition from Gandhi’s attorneys, the Federal court granted victims’ request for additional two weeks to amend the complaint about the role of Sonia Gandhi in protecting and shielding the Congress (I) leaders who participated in killing of Sikhs during 1984.

Sikh Genocide 1984 complaint with the UNHRC: Sikh bodies kick starts signature campaign in 20 countries

California, US (November 19, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), human rights bodies and Sikh groups such as Sikhs for Justice and All Indian Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) have kicked a world-wide signature campaign in support of “Sikh Genocide 1984” complaint that was filed with United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) on November 01, 2013.

Dutch Socialist Party MP “Bommel” declaration petition Sikh massacre 1984

New York (November 17, 2013): Harry van Bommel Member of Parliament for the Socialist Party in The Netherlands issued a declaration supporting the pending “1984 Sikh Genocide” complaint before the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Netherlands MP supports “Sikh Genocide 1984” UN complaint

New York, US (November 17, 2013): Harry van Bommel Member of Parliament for the Socialist Party in The Netherlands issued a declaration supporting the pending “1984 Sikh Genocide” complaint before the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

After rewarding his brother in 2009, now Congress reward Sikh genocide accused Sajjan Kumar’s son

New Delhi, India (November 17, 2013): Apparently unconcerned of all potential controversy it would spawn, the Congress has nominated the son of former Congress parliamentarian Sajjan Kumar to contest Delhi assembly elections from a south Delhi seat.

Rewarding culprits of Sikh genocide 1984 – Son of Sajjan Kumar gets Congress ticket

New Delhi, India (November 16, 2013): It is learnt that the Congress party has decided to field son of former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, an accused in November 1984 Sikh carnage related cases, from the South Delhi constituency of Sangam Vihar.

To support UN “1984 Sikh Genocide” complaint, SFJ to hold global signature campaign on Nov 17

New York, US (November 15, 2013): Commemorating the upcoming Gurupurb of Sri Guru Nanank Dev Ji, the Sikh human rights groups are commencing the global signature campaign in support of Sikh Genocide Petition pending before United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). On November 17, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) will hold 1984 Sikh Genocide Petition Signature Camps in Gurudwaras throughout the world.

Hearing on November 1984 accused Sajjan Kumar’s plea adjourned by SCI till Nov 18

New Delhi, India (November 13, 2013): It is learnt that the Supreme Court of India has adjourned the hearing till November 18 on Congress leader and Sikh massacre 1984 accused Sajjan Kumar’s plea for quashing the charges framed by the trial court against him. Sajjan Kumar is facing charges for inciting a mob to kill six persons in Sultanpuri area of Delhi during the 1984 Sikh Genocide.

UK Sikh body want UN to launch independent investigation into the Sikh Genocide 1984

London, United Kingdom (November 11, 2013): As per information on 1 November 2013 the Sikh Federation (UK) arranged a meeting at 11am in advance of the Justice Rally for a delegation of Sikhs to meet for one hour with staff at the United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner in Palais Wilson.

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