June 2010 Archive

Bhai Daljeet Singh Bittu acquitted of Sedition Charge

Amritsar (June 8, 2010): Today a local court acquitted Bhai Daljeet Singh Bittu, Chairman of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Panch Pardhani). He was charged with sedition on the complaint of a Punjab Police employee, for allegedly making provocative on 6 June, 2007 at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib (Amritsar) during Holocaust memorial Samagams, held there to observe 23rd anniversary of martyrdom of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

Memory of the Darbar SAhib Tragedy – by Sajjad Shaukat*

June 5 and June 6 are reminders of the ‘Operation Blue Star’ when Indian military, led by General Kuldip Singh Brar, launched attack on the [Darbar Sahib], the holiest shrine of Sikhs in 1984, to arrest Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, the only leader who had been boldly fighting for the rights of Sikhs.

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised on 6 June

Amritsar (June 6, 2010): Slogans of 'Khalistan Zindabad' filled the skies at the Amritsar on Sunday, as Sikhs in large numbers had assembled to observe 26th anniversary of the beginning of third holocaust of Sikh history.

Canadian Government has taken the right decision to rejecting the Visa Applications

Few Days back a local court of Bihar acquitted all 27 accused involved in anti-Sikh roits of 1984 in the absence of witnesses against them. ...

Case Against Sajjan Kumar: Trial to begin on July 1.

New Delhi (June 2, 2010): The trial against senior Congress leader Sajjan Kumar for his role in November 1984 Sikh genocide will begin on July 1, 2010. The trial will be held on day-to-day basis.

Dal Khalsa vows to take the memorial issue to its logical conclusion

Amritsar (June 6, 2010): On the concluding day of its 72 hours sit-in protest held at outside the offices of SGPC in Darbar Sahib Complex, the Dal Khalsa vows to take the June 84 memorial issue to its logical conclusion.

64th Sikh Jatha arrested by Police

Talwandi Sabo (June 7, 2010): As per information provided by Baljinder Singh Khalsa the Punjab Police today arrested 16 members of a Sikh Jatha, 64th of its' kind. Some Sikh organizations that believe in peaceful struggle to secure closure of Salabatpura (a place in Bathinda District) branch of Dera Sauda Sirsa (DSS).

Canadians Applaud NDP Leader Jack Layton’s solidarity with the Victims of 1984

Canada (June 3, 2010): Sikhs for Justice applauds and welcomes NDP Leader Jack Layton's support and solidarity with Sikhs community over the killings of innocent Sikhs in June and November 1984.

Deny consitutional releif SAD (Panch Pardhani): Govt urges HC

Chandigarh/ Ludhiana (June 04, 2010): During the hearing on a petition moved by Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) in Punjab and High Court to seek judicial relief against ban on “Holocaust memorial march” imposed by Punjab Government, State's counsel raised serious objections and claimed that Panch Pardhani is not entitled to receive any sort of relief under Indian Constitution, as it adhere to the ideology of Khalistan.

Sikhs And Kashmiris Demonstration Against Indian Government To Remove Its Forces From Their Lands

Toronto (June 27, 2010 - Habib Yousafzai): Numerous groups protested today to have their concerns heard by the world leaders who have arrived here in Toronto, Canada, to attend the G20 Summit.

Memorial March Issue: Court to decide on June 4

Chandigarh (June 02, 2010): The Punjab and Haryana High Court after hearing the arguments of counsel of Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) has issued a show cause notice to Punjab Government and adjourned the hearing of petition seeking judicial relief against police crackdown on Panch Pardhni to sabotage ‘Holocaust Memorial March’ till 4 June.

Badal Government on the foot-prints of Indira Gandhi & Aurangzeb

Today Badal Government stopped the 'Ghalughara Yadgari March' by using the police force on Sikhs just to please Shiv Sena (Bal Thakre), B.J.P. & R.S.S. Now Badal is moving on the footsteps of Indira Gandhi or we can say he moves one step ahead of her.

Dal Khalsa questions SGPC over martyrs’ memorial issue

Amritsar (June 1, 2010): In a bid to corner the SGPC for failing to build a memorial in memory of Sikh martyrs of June 1984 Darbar Sahib attack, the Sikh organization Dal Khalsa has launched a “poster war”.

Memorial March foiled; Police surrounded Gurudwaras, More Sikhs arrested.

Mohali/Patiala/ Ropar (June 1, 2010): Punjab government unleashed ‘state terror’ to sabotage ‘Holocaust Memorial march’ that was scheduled to start today. Punjab police, as per directions of the State Government led by Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) and Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), surrounded the Gurudwara Sahib situated at historic ground of Chapparchiri to prevent entry of Sikhs. “Section 144 (Cr.P.C) has been imposed by Deputy Commissioner and police shall maintain law and order situation in all cases” a police officer is reported to have said.

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