1984 Sikh Genocide

AISC to protest outside Rashtarpati Bawan (India) on Oct. 31 against denial of justice to 1984 Genocide victims

New Delhi (October 28, 2012): All India Sikh Conference headed by S. Gurcharan Singh Babbar has criticised the Centre for failing to punish those involved in the November 1984 massacre of Sikhs. The group has demanded immediate judicial action against the perpetrators of the violence.

Sikh Nation’s annual blood drive aims to keep alive memory of innocent Sikhs murdered in India

Surrey – Members of the world-wide renowned and internationally acclaimed Sikh Nation, which began a revolutionary movement of remembering the over 30,000 Sikhs murdered in 1984 in India by donating blood in the month of November, gathered in Surrey this week to apprise the local media of this year’s drive that has collected drum loads of blood and saves the lives of over 67,000 people so far.

Coventry Sikhs to commemorate 28th anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984

Coventry/Ludhiana (October 23, 2012): According to information Coventry Sikhs will the 28th anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984, which saw thousands of Sikhs were massacred in India. Coventry Telegraph has reported that "[o]n November 3 members of the Sikh community will take part in a procession through the city centre before planting a memorial tree".

US Sikhs to lobby Sikh Genocide petition before the United Nations

San Francisco/California (October 22, 2012): Decrying denial of justice, Hundreds of Sikhs attended the “Sikh Genocide and Sovereignty” Conference held in San Francisco on October ...

India: Rights groups to seek justice from govt. for 1984 victims

New Delhi/Amritsar (October 21, 2012): In wake of upcoming 28th anniversary of the Sikh genocide 1984, many human rights organizations have reportedly come together to press the government to secure punishment for the culprits.

India – Denial of Justice – Rights activists demand re-investigation of police role in 1984 massacre & strict action against guilty

New Delhi, India (October 20, 2102): As the 28 anniversary of the Sikh Genocide 1984 is heading close, a petition signed by several eminent citizens is reportedly being sent to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh demanding that all cases closed by the police be reinvestigated and all culprits brought to book. They are also demanding a strong law to deal with communal and sectarian violence.

Canadian Sikh Coalition urges NY Sikh Arts and Film Festival to boycott Indian dignitaries

Vancouver, Canada (October 19, 2012): According to a Press Statement by the Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) the Sikhs around the world will gather in November to pay homage to all the innocent men, women and children who lost their lives during the state sanctioned genocide 28 years ago.

NSFY to launch Sikh history exhibition to commemorate Sikh Genocide 1984 & raise awareness about human rights

This exhibition will showcase how, in the context of Sikh history, Guru Nanak’s mission to build a truly utopian society encountered violent opposition. “The exhibition would be a journey through the challenges faced by Sikhs from the beginnings of the Sikh Way, right up to the shocking events of recent Sikh history, the Genocide of November 1984”

Forgotten citizens 1984 campaign to start from Jallianwala Bagh on Oct. 21

Amritsar, Punjab (October 16, 2012): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) various organizations have announced to start 'Forgotten Citizen' campaign from Jallianwala Bagh on October 21st, 2012.

Declare November 01 As “The Sikh Genocide Day” – Sikh body To Akal Takht

Amritsar/Punjab (September 30, 2012): All India Sikhs Students Federation (AISSF) has approached Sri Akal Takhat Sahib urging to issue directive declaring November 01 as “Sikh Genocide Day” and asking the community to commemorate the same internationally.

“Tytler’s Role In Attack on Gurudwara Pul Bangash In 1984” – Delhi Court To Hear Arguments

New Delhi/India (September 27, 2012): Based on the affidavit of US based witness Resham Singh to testify against Tyler’s role in the attack on Gurudwara Pul Bangash which resulted in killing of several Sikhs, Additional Sessions Judge Anuradha Shukla set the case for arguments on November 9, 2012.

Service on Congress (I) “valid” in 1984 Sikh Genocide Case – US Court Ruling

New York/US (September 21, 2012): In September 19 decision, US Federal Judge Robert Sweet ruled that Congress Party of India has been “properly served” with the summons in November 1984 Sikh Genocide case through Hague Service Convention. Denying motion of the Congress (I) to dismiss the Sikh Genocide case for lack of service, the court held that the plaintiffs’ evidence establishes that service was effected properly in accordance with the Hague Convention.

Sikh Genocide 1984: Public awareness campaign to begin on November 1

New Delhi (September 10, 2012): As the the 29th anniversary of the 1984 genocidal violence against Sikhs is marking up, various NGOs, human rights bodies, socio-religious organizations are planning to start a public campaign.

Sikh genocide 1984: Final argument in case against Sajjan Kumar & others continue at Delhi Court

New Delhi (September 07, 2012): Congress leader and Sikh genocide 1984 accused Sajjan Kumar, is facing a trial for various offences under Indian Penal Code. The has reached at the stage of final argument and defence arguments are currently in progress. It is notable that genocide is a specific crime in India and Sajjan Kumar is charged under ordinary penal code.

Sikh Genocide 1984: Defense arguments continue in Sajjan Kumar’s Case

New Delhi, India (August 23, 2012): Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, facing trial in a 1984 anti-Sikh violence case, today alleged in a Delhi court that CBI had "pressurised" the witnesses to depose against him, Press Trust of India (PTI) has reported today.

Delhi Massacre 1984: Sajjan Kumar alleges political reasons behind his trial – Facts speak otherwise

New Delhi (August 14, 2012): In his final arguments in a criminal case related to Nvoember 1984 Massacre of Sikhs in Delhi before a trial court in Delhi the Congress leader Sajjan Kumar on August 13, 2012 blamed his "political opponents" for implicating in the case.

Another Sikh Genocide site unearthed in Haryana – Gudha-Kanina Massacre witnesses come forward with horrific details of survival

Haryana, India (August 04, 2012): After discovery of mass graves at Hondh-Chillar and Haily Mandi, in yet another heart wrenching discovery, two more ethnically cleansed sites from the November 1984 Sikh Genocidal have been discovered in the state of Haryana by All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).

Sajjan Kumar’s trial: Delhi High court reverts trial court’s decision on victim’s testimonies before commission

New Delhi (August 03, 2012): The Delhi High court today accepted Congress leader, and accused of 1984 massacre of Sikhs in Delhi, Sajjan Kumar's plea to let him use the statements of a 1984 genocidal violence victim, that were made to judicial commissions, to defend himself.

Sajjan Kumar’s plea: Delhi High may pronounce verdict on August 03

New Delhi (August 02, 2012): As per media reports the Delhi High Court is likely to pronounce its decision tomorrow on a petition of accused in Delhi Sikh massacres 1984 case and India's Congress Party's leader Sajjan Kumar against a trial court's order which had dismissed his plea to use a Sikh genocide 1984 victim's statements to judicial commissions to defend himself.

Another Sikh Genocide 1984 site “Haily Mandi” Unearthed – at least 28 Sikhs Were Killed

Pataudi, Haryana (July 28, 2012): While investigation into the Killings of Sikhs at Village Hondh-Chillar has yet to begin and Within days of Justice Garg’s visit to village Hondh-Chillar, All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) have unearthed another Sikh Genocide site at Haily Mandi - Pataudi, Haryana where more than 28 Sikhs were killed in systematic, organized and well planned attack during November 1984.

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