August 2012 Archive

Person disrespecting Sri Guru Granth Sahib shot by Sikh in police custody at Sahnewal

Sahnewal/Ludhiana (August 31, 2012): According to report in yet another direct provocation with the Sikhs, miscreant elements interrupted an Akand Paatth Sahib being held at Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji Gurdwara Sahib, Sahnewal. There are reports that migrant Bihari laborer attacked the Granthi Singh, and committed the ultimate sacrilege when they forcibly tore off a sacred Ang from the Sikh Scripture, Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

BKI deputy chief Jagtar Singh Hawara acquitted by Ludhiana court in 1996 arms recovery case

Ludhiana/Punjab (August 31, 2012): It is learnt that Babbar Khalsa International's deputy chief Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara was today acquitted by a Ludhiana court in a 1996 case of recovery of weapons. Hawara was today produced before First Class Judicial Magistrate Mr. Atul Kaboj's court under tight security. As the court was situated on fifth floor of Ludhiana court/Judicial complex, high security was deployed on every floor of the court and most of the entrances were either closed or were kept under high security.

Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara terror strike victim Punjab Singh still in coma

Milwaukee/Wisconsin (August 31, 2012): Bhai Punjab Singh, who was seriously injured during August 5 terror strike on Sikh Gurudwara Sahib in Wisconsin USA, hasn't regained consciousness since the incident. He remains in coma and he is hooked up to a machine to help him breathe, his family says.

Jagtar Singh Hawara & four others convicted in Delhi Cinema blast case (2005)

New Delhi, India (August 31, 2012): Babbar Khalsa International's deputy chief Jagtar Singh Hawara and four others were convicted by a Delhi court on August 30, 2012 for their involvement in the 2005 twin blasts at Satyam and Liberty cinema halls in the city which left 60 persons injured.

SGPC to review the objections related to Ajay Devgan’s movie Son of Sardar

Amritsar/Punjab (August 31, 2012): According to a news report by Sikh24.com the Akal Takhat Sahib Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has asked the SGPC to take up the issue of anti-Sikh remarks made in the upcoming movie ‘Son of Sardar’. Notably, Giani Gurbachan Singh told the press that he has received numerous complaints from Sikhs living all over the world about the movie. The directive passed by the Jathedar has asked the top Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee to get “questionable” scenes removed from the movie before its release.

Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Dilawar Singh observed at Akal Takhat Sahib

Amritsar/Punjab (August 31, 2012): Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Dilawar Singh was observed at Akal Takhat Sahib today for the first time. Bhai Dilawar Singh had assassinated Punab chief minister Beant Singh, who was considered as responsible for widespread abuse of human rights in Punjab between 1992-1995.

Ahmedabad court convicts BJP MLA & Bajrang Dal leader in Narida Patiya Massacre case – Dal Khalsa welcomes verdict

Amritsar/Punjab (August 29, 2012): Dal Khalsa has hailed the Ahmedabad special court verdict in which Maya Kodnani, BJP MLA and former minister in the Narendra Modi government, and a Bajrang Dal leader is also convicted besides 30 others in the 2002 Naroda Patiya violence case. The genocidal violence had claimed the life of 97 people belonging to the minority community were killed.

Ajay Devgn claims that “Son of Sardaar” doesn’t hurt anybody’s sentiments

Mumbai/Chandigarh (August 30, 2012): In a strange move actor-producer Ajay Devgn has come out in defence of his upcoming film “Son Of Sardaar” saying that the content of the film projects the Sikh community in a positive manner and it will not hurt anyone's sentiment.

Shaheedi Day of Bhai Dilawar Singh: Panch Pardhani calls Sikhs sangat to attend ardas at Sri Akal Takhat

Amritsar/Punjab (August 29, 2012): Bhai Dilawar Singh was declared as national martyr of Sikhs by Akal Takhat Sahib earlier this year. The status was formally tendered upon him after more than sixteen years of his martyrdom though he was considered as a martyr by Sikhs since the day of martyrdom.

India: Supreme Court confirms death sentence to Ajmal Kasab

New Delhi (August 29, 2012): According to media reports the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday (August 29, 2012) upheld the death sentence for the surviving 26/11 gunman Ajmal Kasab. The apax court of India is reported to have rejected Kasab's plea for leniency.

Hindu god Shiv’s tattoo brings more controversy for Ajay Devgn’s movie “Son of Sardar”

Chandigarh (August 29, 2012): Actor-producer Ajay Devgn's upcoming movie “Son of Sardar” in which he playing lead role of a Sikh character, is striking controversies – one after another. Two weeks back a Chandigarh based lawyer – Advocate Navkiran Singh, slammed a legal notice to Ajay Devgn demanding removal of objectionable parts from his movie that shows up Sikhs in bad light.

Death Sentence: SCI expected to pronounce verdict on Kasab’s plea on August 29

New Delhi (August 28, 2012): The Supreme Court of India is expected to deliver its verdict on Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab's plea against his conviction and death sentence in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks in which 166 people were killed.

Oak Creek Sikh Gurudwara terror striker had killed himself

Milwaukee (August 28, 2012): According to media reports it has been officially ruled that Wade Michael Page, who murdered six Sikhs in a terror strike on Oak Creek Sikh Gurudwara Sahib in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA) on August 05, 2012 – shot himself and died.

Sikh Federation (UK) hopeful of favourable solution of Sikh Turban (Dastar) issue in Europe

London (August 28, 2012): The Sikh Federation (UK) has claimed to have received the letter from the Department for Transport regarding the respect to the Sikh turban (dastaar) at airports in the UK. The organization is hopeful regarding favorable solution of the issue in European countries including the UK.

California – United Sikhs want Sikhism be included in school curriculum

California (August 28, 2012): Taking another step forward to make the world acquaint with the distinct identity of Sikhs who were being subjected to hate crime post 9/11, United Sikhs, a NGO, has begun a drive to press upon California government to add Sikhism in school curriculum.

Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind selected as President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani

Amritsar, Punjab (August 27, 2012): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind is selected as new President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani. The announcement was made today (August 27, 2012) in a press conference held at Amritsar. ADPP was formed on November 30, 2007 at Alamgir Convention. Bhai Daljit Singh, a leader of Sikh militant struggle was then elected as president of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani.

More trouble for Ajay Devgan – Son of Sardar; AISSF approached Giani Gurbachan Singh

Amritsar, Punjab (August 27, 2012): Ajay Devgan's upcoming movie “Son of Sardar” has more trouble to face as Karnail Singh Peermohammad, President of All India Sikh Students Federation (Peermohammad) has sought intervention of Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar Sri Akal Takhat Sahib against objectionable parts of the controversial movie.

[Qaumi Masle Ep. 7] Discussing Controversy surrounding VC of SGPC owned University

Jasbir Singh Ahluwalia, a controversial figure was appointed as founding Vice-Chancellor of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib by Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee at the behest of Badal Dal led by Parkash Singh Badal.

Muslims offered Eid payers in Sikh Gurudwara

Dehra Dun (August 27, 2012): The Sikhs of Uttrakhand have set tremendous example of coexistence, accepting the otherness of the others in a respectful manner and they have shown a Sikh solution to the problems of growing intolerance and hatred.

Revise hate crime laws to protect Sikhs – Senators to Justice Department

Washington (August 26, 2012): According to information accessed by Sikh Siyasat a group of United States' Senators have sent a letter (dated: August 23, 2012) to US Attorney General Eric Holder calling for the Justice Department to allow for the collection and tracking of hate crimes committed against Sikh-Americans.

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