1984 Sikh Genocide

The massacre of Sikhs in Nov 1984 is a blot on the ‘so-called’ secular face of India: Hurriyat leader Geelani

‘Minority communities should improve mutual ties for their safety’ In a significant development, Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G), Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Tuesday said that the minorities needed to build a close rapport with one another to ensure their protection and start serious deliberations to consolidate their mutual relations. Expressing solidarity with the victims of 1984 anti-Sikh carnage, said “Hindu fascism” in India had reached alarming proportions and minorities in the country were being treated as “second-class citizens.” He advised that “minority communities should improve mutual ties for their safety”.

Nov. ’84 genocidal violence against Sikhs is an international crime: SSF

Patiala (November 01, 2011): In a statement released over the website of SSF, the students body pointed out that November 1984 genocidal violence against Sikhs fulfils the definitional criteria of “Crimes against Humanity” under international law, thus it was undoubtedly an international crimes.

Case against Indian Minister Kamal Nath in US Federal Court – US State Department Considering Immunity

Washington, USA (October 29, 2011): As per a detailed report (dated: October 29, 2011) by Anju Kaur, Sikh News Network (SikhNN) staff writer, Washington Bureau, the U.S. Department of State is still considering providing a statement of diplomatic immunity for Kamal Nath, Indian minister of urban development, who is facing a civil lawsuit in New York for his alleged participation in the genocidal violence against Sikhs in 1984 in New Delhi.

Memorial for the Hondh Massacre, SGPC sees “no use”

Amritsar, Punjab (October 28, 2011): The Shiromani Gurdwara Pharbadnhak Committee (SGPC) has come under criticism from All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) led by Karnail Singh Peer Mohammad for delay in construction of a memorial for the Sikhs brutally massacred during anti-Sikh riots in November 1984 in Haryana. It is notable that on March 6 this year the Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh had laid the foundation for the Sikh Genocide Memorail at Hondh Chillar Village.

Sikhs plan march on Canadian Parliament to push for a Genocide Motion

Toronto/Canada (October 29, 2011): As per a "Marketwire" news report, pubished on October 28, 2011 on sys-con.com, hundreds of Canadian Sikhs will voice their demands for justice outside Canada's Parliament on Tuesday, November 1st to mark the anniversary of the November 1984 genocide of Sikhs in India. By this step the Sikhs will be sharing their stories of the violence and persecution inflicted upon them as a people.

Sikh Channel rapped by Ofcom on complaint of two viewers

London, UK (October 26, 2011): As per a BIZASIA.CO.UK news (dated October 24, 2011), the Sikh Channel has been rapped by Ofcom after two viewers complained about a programme, objecting to the manner in which it had referred to the Hindu community.

Sikh Genocide 1984: Criminal Complaint launched against Amitabh Bachchan in Australia

New York (October 18, 2011): A criminal complaint has been lodged against Indian Film Star Amitabh Bachan with Australia’s Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions for inciting, participating, conspiring, aiding, abetting and carrying out organized attacks on Sikh population of India in November 1984. Amitabh Bachan is currently in Australia to receive an Honorary Degree from Queensland University of technology-Brisbane and for shooting of Hollywood movie “Great Gatsby” co-starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

“I watched Amitabh Bachchan raising his arm and shouting the slogan- khun ka badla khun sae laengae” on DoorDarshan, Jagdish Kaur

Amritsar (October 21, 2011): Bibi Jagdish Kaur, a prime witness in November 1984 carnage, is reported to have said to “Times of India” (TOI) that ...

Sikh Genocide 1984: Kamal Nath’s presence in Belgium draws protests from Sikhs

Leuven/Belgium (October 13, 2011): Several hundred Sikhs gathered and protested in Leuven, Belgium in front of the Central Library where India’s Minister for Urban Development attended 5th EuroIndia Summit on Thursday. The protest rally was organized by Sikh organization of Europe including Sikh Council of Belgium and management committees of European Gurudwaras.

Sikh Genocide 1984: Sikh group seeks arrest warrant of Kamal Nath in Belgium

New York/USA (October 6, 2011): Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) a human rights groups spearheading prosecution of those responsible for November 1984 Genocide of Sikhs, has sought criminal prosecution and arrest warrant of Kamal Nath during his upcoming visit to Belgium for his role in massacre of Sikhs in November 1984.

Commission to probe Hondh-Chiller massacre turned out to be a damp squib

Amritsar (October 05, 2011): Firing a salvo against Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda for misleading the Sikhs, the Dal Khalsa said the one-commission constituted by his government on March 5 to probe into the horrific killings of 32 Sikhs in village Hondh-Chillar massacre has turned out to be a damp squib.

Immunity for Kamal Nath – Arguments concluded, U.S. court reserved ruling

New York, USA (September 24, 2011): Judge Robert W. Sweet of the US Federal Court for the Southern District of New York heard arguments in Sikh Genocide case against Kamal Nath for his role in leading a mob which attacked Gurdawara Rakab Ganj Delhi on November 01, 1984 in which many Sikhs were burnt alive. In today's hearing, Kamal Nath failed to produce "Statement of Interest" from US Department of State in support of his claim to Diplomatic Immunity.

Sikhs protested during India PM’s Address before UN General Assembly

New York, USA (September 24, 2011): Hundreds of Sikhs protested in front of UN Headquarters during PM Manmohan Singh’s address to the General Assembly, demanding ...

Sikhs to hold Justice Rally during PM Manmohan Singh’s address to UN General Assembly

New York (September 20, 2011): Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) announced that a “Justice Rally” will be held during PM Manmohan Singh’s address to the UN General Assembly on September 24th. Sikhs are protesting against PM’s Singh’s Government’s policy of impunity towards Congress (I) leaders who organized and participated in the killing of Sikhs during November 1984.

Sikhs to lobby for “Genocide Motion” in Parliament of Canada

Toronto, Canada (September 19, 2011): Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) a human rights advocacy group which is spearheading the justice campaign for the victims of November 1984 announced that on November 1, 2011 a “Genocide Motion” will be brought in the Canadian Parliament. The Motion will debate whether organized killing of Sikhs in India during November 1984 was “Genocide” as defined in Article 2 of the UN Convention on Genocide.

U.S. Federal court to hear immunity argument in Kamal Nath’s case on September 21

New York (August 19, 2011): On August 12, 2011 Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) filed response to Kamal Nath’s efforts to seek immunity in the Sikh Genocide Case pending before US Federal Court against Nath’s role in attack on Gurudwara Rakab Ganj in November 1984.

Co-accused attempts to shield Sajjan Kumar in November 1984 related case; denies charges

New Delhi (July 06, 2011): As per media reports a former city councillor, an accused in a November 1984 Sikh Genocide related case regarding killing of six persons in Delhi Cant area as he claimed that ex-Congress MP and co-accused Sajjan Kumar did not instigate any mob to kill Sikhs.

Sikh Genocide case: Kamal Nath attempts to find escape route, denies the service of summons

New York (June 30, 2011): In an attempt to find an escape route Indian Minister Kamal Nath, who is facing allegations of genocide and other international crimes, in a US court, in a tort suit, has denied the receipt summons in this case. Kamal Nath through his attorneys has filed answer to the summons issued by Judge Robert W. Sweet of the US Federal Court for the Southern District of New York.

SJF to file criminal case against Indian home minister for 1984 related controversial statement

Amritsar (June 27, 2011): AISSF and SFJ announced after the July 15 “Justice Rally” at Jantar Mantar, a criminal complaint will be filed against Home Minister P. Chidambaram for urging the Sikhs to “forgive” and “move on” from the November 1984 events in which thousands of Sikhs were killed. As of today, not a single leader has been sentenced for organizing these attacks.

Case Against Congress (I) Pre-trial proceedings to be held on 21 Sept. 2011

New York (May 30, 2011): Judge Robert W. Sweet of the US Federal Court for the Southern District of New York has issued an order setting the pre-trial oral arguments date in case against Congress (I) for their role in November 1984 Sikh Genocide.

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