Sikhs in Delhi

Tensions in Delhi’s Tilak Vihar; DSGMC workers hold protests; Road-Metro traffic affected

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) personnel blocked road traffic in certain areas of Delhi on April 04.

DSGMC luring Sikhs to vote for BJP, ‘Ensuring’ SIT for 1984 Sikh massacre cases

New Delhi, India (April 01, 2014): At a joint press conference of the Delhi BJP and the SAD, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Naresh Gujral on March 31 said that the Sikhs were massacred in 1984 and about 30 years later, not a single accused had been punished.

Karsewa of Sarovar begins with enthusiasm at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib

New Delhi, India (March 23, 2014): Thousands of Sikh devotees took part in Kar Sewa of Sarovar at historical Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi on March 23. Bhai Ranjit Singh, the head granthi of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib performed Ardaas to mark the inauguration of 'Kar Sewa' with the blessings of Almighty Waheguru by the 'Panj Piaras'.

DSGMC to begin karsewa to clean sarovar of Bangla Sahib Gurudwara

New Delhi, India (March 23, 2014): The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) and Sikh Sangat would begin kar sewa to clean Sarovar of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi on March 23.

Sikh sangat marked Baba Baghel Singh’s victory over Delhi

New Delhi, India (March 12, 2014): As per information the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) celebrated "Fateh Divas" to mark victory of Sikh warrior leader Baba Baghel Singh over Delhi in 1783. The Fateh Divas celebrations were held on March 08 and 09.

Delhi police role in Sikh Genocide 1984 – AISC held demonstration outside Delhi police headquarters

New Delhi, India (February 23, 2014): As per inforamtion available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the All India Sikh Conference (AISC) held a demonstration outside police headquarters in Delhi on Thursday seeking action against guilty police personnel for their role in November 1984 Sikh pogrom. These police personnel had not fulfilled their duties and instead illegally disposed of thousand of bodies of Sikhs in an inhumane way.

Delhi Police role in Sikh Genocide 1984 – AISC to hold demonstration outside Delhi police headquarters

New Delhi, India (February 20, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) All India Sikh Conference is going to stage a demonstration outside the Delhi Police Headquarters, New Delhi and submit the “List of Killer Police Officers” to the Police Commissioner of Delhi on Thursday, the 20th February at 02:00 p.m.

Arvind Kejriwal writes to Delhi L-G urging initiation of process on SIT for Sikh Carnage 1984

New Delhi, India (February 19, 2014): Aam Aadmi Party’s convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has reportedly requested Delhi's Lt-Governor Najeeb Jung to set in motion the process of setting up the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for probing the November 1984 Sikh carnage related cases by officially notifying it.

Delhi L-G approves proposal for SIT on November 1984 Sikh massacre

New Delhi, India (February 11, 2014): It is learnt that the Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung has approved the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s decision to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the 1984 anti-Sikh pogrom within a time frame of one year.

Sikhs take out Walk for Justice in Delhi

New Delhi/ Jalandhar (February 11, 2014): It is learnt that hundreds of SIkh men, women and children Carrying torches (mashal's) in their hands took out 'Walk for Justice' from Gurdwara Bangla Sahib up to the residence of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh at Race Course Road in Delhi on Monday (FEb. 10) evening symbolizing enlightening and awakening of Congress party to stop atrocities on Sikhs and give them the Justice.

Sikh pogrom 1984 : Court seeks details of files destroyed by Delhi police

New Delhi, India (February 08, 2014): According to information a Delhi court recently sought details of destroyed documents related to a 1984 anti-Sikh pogrom related case within a week. The court reportedly issued this direction on February 07, 2014.

November 1984 Sikh pogrom – the silence of the police station diaries

New Delhi, India (February 08, 2014): With the debate on 1984 anti-Sikh violence reignited, the focus is on how Congress leader Sajjan Kumar was acquitted in a major November 1984 violence case where he was accused of inciting a mob that led to violence.

Sikh Pogrom 1984 case – Removal of police cover to Special Public Prosecutor act of vendetta: says trial judge

New Delhi, India (February 08, 2014): It is learnt that a Delhi Court in one of the November 1984 Sikh pogrom related case, which has been on for the past 22 years, was put into fast-track mode on Friday (February 07).

Delhi Cabinet gives go ahead to SIT for Delhi Sikh pogrom of 1984

New Delhi, India (February 06, 2014): The Delhi Cabinet today announced a Special Investigation Team will probe the Delhi Sikh Pogrom of November 1984.

Arvind Kejriwal govt. to decide on SIT on November 1984 related cases today

New Delhi, India (February 06, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi is expected to decide today (February 06, 2014) about forming a Special Investigation Team or SIT to probe the November 1984 Delhi Sikh massacre related cases.

Sikh Massacre 1984 cases – Public prosecutor seeks to withdraw; says under pressure not to pursue case

New Delhi, India (February 06, 2014): According to certain media reports some days after a sessions court issued directions to police regarding alleged destruction of records in one of the November 1984 Sikh massacre related cases, the special public prosecutor has sought to withdraw himself from the case, saying he was under pressure to not pursue the issue.

Delhi Court tells cops to clarify on destruction of records related to Sikh carnage 1984

New Delhi, India (February 2, 2014): It is learnt that a Delhi court has directed senior officers of the Delhi Police to place before it the statutory rules governing destruction of official records of an investigating agency while hearing a November 1984 Sikh Carnage related case.

Sikh Diaspora body, WSO, welcomes Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) moves to secure justice

Ottawa, Canada (January 30, 2014): In a press release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News, the World Sikh Organization of Canada has welcomed recent moves by the Aam Admi Parti (AAP) in calling for the setting up of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the 1984 Sikh genocide and recommending the release of Prof. Davinderpal Singh Bhullar who has been languishing in prison for close to 20 years.

Iqbal Singh Bhatti ends hunger strike on 57th day after Arvind Kejriwal takes up Sikh demands

New Delhi, India (January 29, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), Bhai Iqbal Singh Bhatti who had been continuous hunger strike for last 57 days, ended his hunger strike today as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has taken up his demands.

Sikh bodies want DSGMC to display history of Baba Baghel Singh’s victory over Delhi at Tis Hazari

Delhi, India (January 11, 2013): It is learnt that representatives of various Sikh bodies of Delhi and Mumbai, including Sikhi Sidak, Young Sikh Leaders, United Sikh Mission, Voice of Voiceless, ASYO, Youth Sikh, Tegh Martial Arts today held a meeting with officials of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, including to Manjit Singh GK, president of DSGMC, Tanwant Singh (Vice President), Harmeet Singh (Joint Secretary).

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