December 2012 Archive

Five arrested by Mansa police for allegedly pasting pro-Khalistan posters

Mansa, Punjab (December 31, 2012): As per media reports the Mansa police arrested five persons on December 31, 2012 for allegedly pasting Pro-Khalistan posters. As per police such pro-Khalistan posters were also containing "seditious material" spreading hatred among religious communities.

India-Lucknow: Rapper Honey Singh booked for vulgar & offensive songs

Lucknow/Ludhiana, India/Punjab (December 31, 2012): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) rapper Honey Singh has been booked by police for his vulgar songs. An FIR was reportedly lodged against rapper Honey Singh on December 31, 2012 for offensive lyrics in some of his songs.

India must act to combat sexual violence: World Sikh Organization (Canada)

Ottawa, Canada (December 31, 2012): The World Sikh Organization of Canada calls on India to take substantive action to combat the epidemic of sexual violence against women in India.

Rights Group condemn Indian Government’s silence over rape of Sikh women in 1984

New York (December 31, 2012): Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) an international human rights group advocating justice for the victims of November 1984 while showing solidarity and sending its “deepest condolences” to the family of the Delhi gang rape victim, questioned the silence of the Indian administration, politicians and the justice system over the rape of Sikh women in broad daylight during first week of November 1984.

Indians should also stand with hundreds of Sikh women who were raped in November 1984: Sikhs for Justice

New Delhi, India (December 30, 2012): Sikhs for Justice (SJF), a United States based Human Rights and advocacy group has expressed deep grief over the death of a Delhi girl who was brutally gang-raped in Indian capital earlier this month.

AISSF expresses condolences on death of Delhi gangrape victim & demands justice for 1984 rape victims

Chandigarh/New Delhi, India (December, 29 2012): Expressing deep sorrow over death of Delhi gangrape victim, All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) president Karnail Singh Peer Mohammad and 1984 Sikh genocide key witness Jagdish Kaur said that had the rapists of 1984 who raped Sikh women in November 1984 sentenced; people would not have had to come to streets of India today to demand justice.

Linking the arrest Sikh leaders with so-called revival of terrorism in Punjab-Dal Khalsa calls DGP’s claims as bluff

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (December 29, 2012): Contesting the claims made by Punjab DGP Sumedh Singh Saini linking the arrest of Daljit Singh with so-called revival of terrorism in Punjab, the Dal Khalsa called it bluff and untrue.

US Department of State intervenes to save Punjab CM Badal in US Lawsuit

New York, United States (December 28, 2012): The US Department of State has weighed in favor of CM Badal in the pending human rights violation lawsuit before the Federal Court of Wisconsin. The Special agents from the Diplomatic Security Service of the US Department of State have submitted sworn statements to the US court claiming that Badal was not served with the summons. This unprecedented move of the US Department of State has undermined the prospects of Badal being answerable before the US Court for commanding a police force that tortured Sikhs in Punjab. Earlier, US State Department has given immunity to Pakistan’s ISI and its chiefs Ahmed Shuja Pasha and Nadeem Taj in a lawsuit filed by the relatives of Mumbai 26/11 tragedy.

Shaheed Jathedar Gurdev Singh Kaunke – brief biographical note

In the Jagraon District of Punjab is a very blessed village called Kaunke. The Master of Miri Piri, Sahib Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji blessed this village stating the diamonds would be born from this village. Guru Ji stated this when he rested at the village on his journey to the Sind region.

Sikh preacher Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal sent to 14 days judicial custody

Dabwali, Haryana (December 27, 2012): It is learnt that a magistrate's court at Dabwali has sent Panthic Sewa Lehar patron and Sant Samaj leader Baljit Singh Daduwal to 14-day judicial custody on December 26, 2012. It is notable that Baba Daduwal was detained by Amritsar immigration authorities at Guru Ram Dass International Airport, Amritsar upon his arrival from London, England.

Paying glowing tributes to Sahibzada’s, SYP urges youth to overcome petty temptations and fears

Kartarpur/Jalandhar (December 27, 2012): To commemorate the martyrdom day of two younger sons and mother of Tenth Master Guru Gobind Singh, the 'Sikh Youth of Punjab' (SYP) today organized a ‘Khalsa March’ in the town of Kartarpur, 15 kms from here.

Sikh groups criticized arrest of Sant Samaj leader Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal

Jalandhar/Amritsar, Punjab (December 27, 2012): It is learnt that Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), Khalsa Action Committee, Dal Khalsa and some other Sikh groups have condemned the arrest of Sikh preacher Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal. The organizations have reportedly warned the governments of Punjab and Haryana of an agitation if Baba Daduwal was not released.

Sikh preacher Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal arrested in a 2007 duel case by Haryana police

Amritsar, Punjab (December 27, 2012): As per reports Baba Baljit Singh Daduwal, a Sikh preacher and patron of ‘Panthic Sewa Lehar’ was arrested by Haryana Police from Sri Guru Ram Dass International Airport on December 25, 2012 immediately after his arrival from London.

India’s NIA seek UK aid in investigations against certain NGOs that propagate NeverForget84

New Delhi, India (December 27, 2012): As per a news report by Times of India (TOI) the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India has sought the UK's help in its probe against certain social organizations and groups allegedly trying to fund the revival of Sikh militant group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).

Indian authorities detained Sikh preacher Baba Daduwal at Amritsar Airport after return from London

Amritsar, Punjab (Deceber 25, 2012): It is learnt that the Indian immigration authorities have detained Sikh preacher and Sant Samaj leader Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal at Guru Ram Dass International Airport, Amritsar.

More than a million expected to pay homage to Sikh martyrs (Chhote Sahibzade) at Fatehgarh Sahib

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (December 25, 2012): More than a million Sikh devotees are expected to pay obeisance at Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib as part of the three-day Shaheedi Jor Mela, that begun here on December 25, 2012.

Rajoana appeals to the Sikh nation to recite Gurbani to pay homage to Chhote Sahibzade

Patiala/Ludhiana, Punjab (December 24, 2012): According to Daily Pehredar, a local Punjabi daily, Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana has recently issued an appeal to the Sikh nation to recite Gurbani in the memory of Chhote Sahibzade, the younger sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who were martyred by Wazir Khan, Nawab of Sirhind in 1705.The appeal has been issued by way of a letter from prison, as Bhai Rajoana is currently confined in Patiala Jail.

Study reveals that Punjab’s toxic water causing stillbirths & infant health hazards

Chandigarh/Punjab (December 24, 2012): As per reports the toxic groundwater in Punjab villages along with five major waste drains ——Buddha Nala, Hudiara, Kala Singha, East Bein and Tung Dhab —is having dangerous fallout.

Badal Dal’s list of candidates for DSGMC election to be ready by Dec 30: Sukhdev Dhindsa

New Delhi, India (December 23, 2012): It is learnt that Badal Dal's Secretary General Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa has declared that the list of candidates for Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Managing Committee (DSGMC) elections would be ready by December 30, 2012.

Mann Dal to contest DSGMC elections on Khalistan issue

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (December 23, 2012): As per reports the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) led by former MP S. Simranjeet Singh mann will contest the upcoming Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) elections. DSGMC elections are scheduled to be held on January 27, 2013. The announcement is this regard has reportedly been made by party president Simranjit Singh Mann.

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