1984 Sikh Genocide

Punjab shuts down to protest against denial of justice to Sikhs; Railways schedule went off the track

Amritsar/Ludhiana (November 3, 2010): Schedules of several trains across Punjab have gone awry in the wake of various Sikh organizations joining hands for a state-wide shutdown. Trains such as the Amritsar Shatabdi, Garib Rath and the Jammu Mail are among the trains running hours behind schedule.

Punjab Bandh Call: Sikh leaders and activists arrested by police

Fatehgarh Sahib/Madhopur (November 3, 2010): Many Sikhs leaders and activists are arrested by Punjab Police from Madhopur railway crossing, as they blocked the railways traffic in wake of Punjab shut down call, today.

Sikhs to Obama: Genocide is Genocide-No matter who did it

New York (November 2, 2010): After President Obama shied away from Sikh Human Rights issue by refusing to visit Golden Temple, he was reminded by hundreds of Sikhs who gathered in New York City in front of United Nations Headquarters, of his campaign promise and legal obligation to victims of Sikh Genocide (1984-1998).

Sikh Genocide 1984: Sikh Youth say ‘We will never forget’

OVER one thousand people gathered at a banquet hall in Surrey last Sunday to remember the innocent victims who were murdered in the state-organized massacre against Sikhs in Delhi in 1984, which has been defined as a Sikh genocide. Several community leaders, representatives of various gurdwaras, families and, in particular, youth came out to listen to the guest speakers share their views, memories and experiences of 1984.

Sikhs Protest against Indian Minister Kamal Nath; Forced to move the Round Table Session

London (September 28, 2010): On the visit of Indian Minister Kamal Nath's visit to London, Sikh Federation ,UK today organized a successful protest outside the Crowne Plaza Hotel in St. James (45-51 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AF) between 11am and 3pm.The motive of Kamal Nath's visit to London was to attend a Round Table Session on Highways Infrastructure at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Human Rights Group raised “Sikh Genocide” issue with US President

Philadelphia (September 20, 2010): In the wake of President Barack Obama's upcoming visit to India in November 2010 during which he will also visit Golden Temple, a delegation of "Sikhs For Justice", a human rights advocacy group met President Barack Obama on September 20, 2010 in Philadelphia to apprise him about the "Sikh Genocide".

Sikh Genocide 1984: Trial to continue against Sajjan Kumar: SCI

New Delhi (September 20, 2010): The Supreme Court today refused to quash the charges of murder and other offences against senior Congress leader Sajjan Kumar. The Court has maintained that the trial will continue against him in a 1984 Sikh Carnage case.

U.S. Court orders trial against Indian Minister Kamal Nath for his role in 1984 killing of Sikhs; Trial to Begin on September 22

New York (September 07, 2010): Today, Honorable Judge Robert Sweet of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York issued an order in the case against Kamal Nath, Indian Minister for Roadways, asking the parties to appear in the court on September 22, 2010 for a pre-trial conference to discuss "settlement, exploring contemplated motions, stipulating facts, arranging a plan and schedule for all discovery and setting a time for trial".

Akal Takhat Jathedar Solicited U.S. Law Makers’ Support For Recognition of “Sikh Genocide”

New York (30 August, 2010): Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh while addressing the "Sikh Genocide" conference in New York declared that killing of Sikhs in 1984 was "Genocide" because it was a planned effort to eradicate Sikh religion. Jathedar who specially came to New York to address the conference organized by "Sikhs for Justice" solicited the support of US law makers to help the Sikhs in persuading the United States government to recognize the Sikh Genocide.

Sikh Genocide Conference held by Canadian Sikhs on 15 August

Ontario (August 15, 2010): Canadian Sikhs under the patronage of Shri Akal Takhat Sahib marked August 15th, Independence Day of India, as "Sikh Genocide" day. "Sikh Genocide" Conference was organized by Sikhs For Justice, a based human rights advocacy group, is spearheading an international justice awareness campaign and striving to disseminate true and correct information regarding the Genocide of Sikhs from 1984-1998 to the international community with the support of All India Sikh Students Federation.

WSC-AR urges DSGMC President to Exercise Restraint and Support Justice for Victims of Sikh Genocide

Ludhiana (August 16, 2010): In a statement the World Sikh Council – America Region (WSC-AR) expresses its gratitude to Mr. Harvinder Singh Phoolka, Senior Advocate of Supreme Court of India, for his tireless efforts in prosecuting the perpetrators of the November 1984 Sikh genocide in India.

SJF to lobby before UN during Indian PM’s Visit

Ludhiana (August 14, 2010): Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a US based human rights group announced that Supreme Court's decision proves that victims of Sikh Genocide (1984-98) will not get any justice from Indian system and victims should seek reprieve from International forums.

Observe 15 August as “black day”: AISSF

Ludhiana (August 14, 2010): In a statement received by SikhSiyasat Network through email, it is said that All Indian Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) has appealed all religious minorities in India to stand in solidarity with the victims of November 1984 Sikh Genocide by joining in boycotting the August 15 Independence Day Celebrations and observe it as "black day".

U.S. Court Moves against Indian Minister Kamal Nath for his role in 1984 Sikh Genocide

USA (August 07, 2010): As per information provided by Sikhs for Justice, the U.S. District Court of New York issued a certificate of default declaring that Kamal Nath, an Indian Member of Parliament and Minister for Roadways, has failed to respond to the summons issued by the court on April 06, 2010.

SJF to file petition in U.N. Human Rights Commission to recognize 1984 Sikh Genocide

Ludhiana (July 16, 2010): Now that Shri Akal Takht Sahib has declared the killings of Sikhs in 1984 as Genocide and has entrusted "Sikhs for Justice" (SFJ) with the task of getting international recognition, SFJ along with All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) will file a "1503 petition" before UN Human Rights Commission.

November 1984 massacre is Sikh Genocide: Takhat Jathedars

Amritsar (July 15, 2010): Highest Temporal authority of Sikhs, the Five Jathedars of the Takhats, have declared (on July 14, 2010) that November 1984 killings of Sikhs in India, in which thousands of innocent Sikhs were killed across 18 states and more than 100 cities was a Genocide.

Sikh bodies louds Akal Takhat Directive regarding Sikh Genocide

Patiala/Ludhiana (July 15, 2010): Sikh Students Federation welcomed the decision taken by Sri Akal Takhat Sahib to address happenings of November 1984 as “Sikh Genocide”. SSF President Parmjeet Singh Gazi said that in November 1984 Sikhs were subjected to an organized massacre in 18 States and 110 cities of India.

Sikh Genocide 1984: Policemen among The Killers Of The Sikhs In November 1984 Sikh Massacre, says Witness

New Delhi (July 13, 2010): Jagdish Kaur, a witness in the Delhi Cantonment case, during her cross examination in the court of Additional Sessions Judge Sunita Gupta told the court trying Congress Leader Sajjan Kumar and others that during November 1984 Sikh massacre she did not go to the police station as policemen were among the killers.

Indian judicial system fails to deliver justice only when victims are minorities: SFJ

Sikhs for Justice, a human rights advocacy group which is striving to get justice to the victims of 1984 Sikh Genocide challenged the PM Singh’s ...

Sikh Genocide 1984: Investigate role of Congress: SFJ, AISSF

New Delhi (July 10, 2010): Reacting to the Delhi Court's action of framing of charges against Congress (I) leader and former MP Sajjan Kumar for murder and conspiracy to murder Sikhs during November 1984 Genocide, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, legal advisor Sikhs For Justice, a US based human rights group stated that framing of charges against Sajjan proves that Congress (I) as a political party was involved in organizing and orchestrating November 1984 Sikh Genocide in which thousands of innocent Sikhs were killed.

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