1984 Sikh Genocide

Sikh genocide survivor Bibi Nirpreet Kaur writes to Giani Gurbachan Singh protesting his directive forcing her to end fast

New Delhi, India (May 15, 2013): Bibi NirpreetKaur, a witness against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar who sat on a fast at Jantar Mantar in Delhi for six days to protest against Sajjan's acquittal by a Delhi court, has written a very strong worded letter to Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh.

Delhi high court did not hold hearing for 34 petitions related to Sikh massacre 1984

New Delhi, India (May 13, 2013): It is learnt that the Delhi High was scheduled to hear 34 petitions regarding 1984 Sikh massacre on May 14,2 013. These petitions challenge the conviction of 104 people accused of their involvement in killings of Sikhs in November, 1984. All these were convicted by Sessions Courts.

Cant area massacre case – 3 get life imprisonment; 2 get three years

New Delhi, India (May 09, 2013): It is learnt that Delhi's trial court has awarded life imprisonment to three accused in the November 1984 Delhi Cant area massacre case, while two others were sentenced to undergo imprisonment for three years.

Sikh genocide surviror Bibi Nirpreet Kaur ends fast at Badal’s assurance of support for justice

New Delhi, India (May 08, 2013): It is learnt that Bibi Nirpreet Kaur, one of the key witnesses and victim of the Sikh genocide 1984, broke her six-day-old fast on May 08, 2013 after Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal assured support for her fight for justice.

CBI to file appeal against acquittal of Sajjan Kumar in Delhi High Court

New Delhi, India (May 08, 2013): It is learnt that the CBI will challenge before Delhi high court the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a November 1984 Sikh massacre case by a trial court as it has found "strong grounds" which could form basis of its petition.

Bibi Nirpreet Kaur’s fast continues for fifth day; Health condition deteriorates further

New Delhi, India (May 7, 2013): It is learnt that the health conditions of Bibi Nirpreet Kaur has started deteriorating but she seems to be determined to continue with her fast.

Acquittal of Sajjan Kumar – Sikh protesters blocked rail traffic in Punjab

Amritsar, Punjab (May 05, 2013): It is learnt that protesting against the acquittal of Indian politician Sajjan Kumar, the victims of Sikh genocide 1984 along with members of Sikh bodies blocked the Amritsar–New Delhi railway track at Amritsar at 5.30 am on May 05, 2013.

India: Sikh protests continued in Delhi for 4th day over Sikh genocide accused Indian politician’s acquittal

New Delhi, India (May 03, 2013): As per media reports anger and outrage over Congress leader Sajjan Kumar's acquittal in an November 1984 Sikh massacre related case poured into Delhi streets for fourth day on May 03, 2013, with one of the victims of Sikh genocide 1984 starting an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar.

Sajjan Kumar’s acquittal – Sikhs protested outside Congress president’s residence

New Delhi, India (May 03, 2013): On May 02, 2013 the Delhi witnessed mass protests by Sikhs in wake of acquittal of Sikh genocide accused Sajjan Kumar by an Indian court. Sajjan Kumar was inter-alia facing charges of murder and conspiracy along with five others. The court convicted other accused persons but acquitted Sajjan Kumar.

Double standards of Indian judicial system [Letter to the Editor]

Thousands of innocent persons were killed in 1984 Sikh Genocide, that was planned, approved and executed by the ruling Congress Govt. led by Rajeev Gandhi. For 28 years the ruling Congress Govt. has been protecting the guilty Congress leaders and police officers.

Sikh Federation (UK) warns Indian politicans of dire consequences if they misjudge the mood of Sikhs

London, United Kingdom (May 01, 2013): The Sikh Federation has issued a strongly worded statement warning politicians in Punjab and the center to recognize the sentiment of Sikhs not only in the Diaspora, but also those in Punjab, Delhi and other parts of India.

Indian court’s decision to acquit Sajjan Kumar sparked protest in Delhi; Metro train halted

New Delhi, India (May 01, 2013): It is learnt that the acquittal of Indian politician and congress party leader Sajjan Kumar in one of the cases of Sikh massacre 1984 has sparked protests in Delhi.

US Sikh body express dismay at Sajjan Kumar’s acquittal from November 1984 Sikh massacre case

Washington, US (April 30, 2013): In a press release sent to Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the leadership of Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) has expressed their dismay and shock at the acquittal of Sajjan Kumar from the November 1984 Sikh massacre and murders of six Sikhs onApril 30, 2013 in Delhi court.

Sajjan Kumar verdict a part of the ongoing victimization of Sikh genocide 1984 survivors

Ottawa, Canada (April 30, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada expresses its disappointment with the not-guilty verdict pronounced by a Delhi court in the case of Sajjan Kumar, a senior Congress leader and former MP who was accused of orchestrating the massacre of Sikhs in November 1984.

Sikh genocide accuse Indian politician acquitted – Sikh hurled shoe on Indian judge in protest

New Delhi, India (April 30, 2013): According to information the decision of an Indian court to acquit Indian politician in a case related to November 1984 massacre of Sikhs in Delhi's Cant area reportedly sparked sharp reactions - inside and outside the court room.

Justice Denied – Delhi trial court acquitted Sikh genocide 1984 accused Sajjan Kumar

New Delhi, India (April 30, 2013): Thousands of Sikhs were massacred during the first week of November 1984 in Delhi and elsewhere in India. The killings of Sikhs were carried out in form of different massacres, that were part of a wider plan of genocide of Sikhs.

Delhi High Court judge says “further hearing is required” on plea of Sajjan Kumar against charge-sheet

New Delhi, India (April 29, 2013): The Delhi High Court on April 29, 2013 deferred the decision on plea of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, who had challenged a trial court order, framing charges against him in a November 1984 Sikh massacre case related to the killings of six Sikhs. The High Court reportedly said that “further hearing is required”in this matter.

Sultanpuri Massacre 1984 – Delhi high court to pronounce verdict today on plea against charge-sheet by Sajjan Kumar

New Delhi, India (April 29, 2013): The Delhi high court is scheduled to pronounce it's verdict on April 29, 2013 regarding a plea of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar against a trial court order framing charges against him in a case related to November 1984 Sikh massacre case related to the brutal killings of six Sikh in Sultanpuri area of Delhi.

DSGMC chief announced to construct memorial for victims of Sikh genocide 1984

Amritsar, Punjab (April 28, 2013): According to certain media reports the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Manjit Singh G.K. announced on April 27, 2013 that DSGMC would construct a memorial in memory of Sikhs killed in Sikh genocide of November 1984.

Sikh Genocide 1984: Indian court to pronounce decision in case against Indian politician on April 30

New Delhi, India (November 17, 2013): It is learnt that a Delhi court will announce its verdict in a November 1984 Sikh massacre case against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar and five others on April 30, 2013.

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