July 2013 Archive

Three Sikhs convicted by London court over Kuldip Brar’s stabbing

London, United Kingdom (July 31, 2013): As per recent media reports three Sikhs, who were charged with assaulting and hurting Kuldip Singh Brar have been convicted. Trio have been reportedly convicted for causing grievous bodily harm to Kuldip Brar, former Indian Army officer who had led a deadly attach on Sri Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) in June 1984, India.

US: California Sikh Gurdwara vandalized in apparent incident of Hate Crime

Los Angeles, CA (July 30, 2013): It is learnt that on the late night of July 29th, 2013 the Sikh Gurdwara (Sikh congregational place of worship) in Riverside, CA was vandalized in an apparent hate crime. The word ‘terrorist’ was spray painted around the complex.

Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar Giani Tirlochan Singh passed away

Anandpur Sahib, Punjab (July 31, 2013): It is learnt that Giani Tirlochan Singh, Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib suffered cardiac arrest on early morning of 31 July, 2013. Local sources confirmed that Giani Tirlochan Singh passed away because of heart failure and Antim Aanskar shall be held on 1 August, 2013.

Public seminar on Prof. Bhullar case by the Bar Human Rights Committee of England & Wales on 31 July

London, United Kingdom (July 30, 2013): It is learnt that the Bar Human Rights Committee of England & Wales (UK) is going to host a major public Seminar on the paramount case of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. The event is to be held at Doughty Street Chambers, central London, on Wednesday 31st July 2013, at 6-8pm, with a combination of human rights lawyers and human rights campaigners as speakers.

SGPC suggests no-parking zone around Harmandar Sahib

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 29, 2013): As per media reports in its suggestions for curbing the effect of pollution on the Harmandar Sahib Amritsar, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on July 29, 2013 submitted before the Punjab and Haryana high court that the area around Harmandar Sahib should be declared a no-vehicle zone and the entry of heavy vehicles should be banned inside the walled city.

World Sikh Council (America Region) participated in national scout jamboree

Columbus, Ohio (July 30, 2013): The World Sikh Council – America Region (WSC-AR) participated in the National Scout Jamboree held by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia from July 15 – July 24, 2013. The National Jamboree is held every 4 years. This year over 40,000 Boy Scouts and 12,000 adult volunteers and organizers participated in the event.

Narindra Modi victimizing Sikhs in Kutch area of Gujrat: India’s Minorities Commission

Kutch, Gujrat (July 30, 2013): It is learnt that a report by India's National Commission for Minorities (NCM), has said the Narendra Modi-led Gujarat government had "prima facie" discriminated against the state's 500-member Sikh community in Kutch by ordering them to sell their land and return to Punjab because they were not Gujaratis, citing the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948.

Sikh genocide survivor-cum-witness Bibi Bhagwani dies; She waited for 29 years but did not get justice

New Delhi, India (July 29, 2013): It is learnt that the Sikh genocide survivor and witness against Sajjan Kumar, Bibi Bhagwani, died in wait of justice for her two sons killed in November 1984 on 27 July, 2013. Bibi Bhagwani wife of late S. Sewa Singh was residing at Sultanpuri area of Delhi.

Dabwali Incident 2008: Court sentenced 7 Sikhs to seven years imprisonment

Dabwali/Sirsa (July 29, 2013): A court of additional sessions and district judge of Sirsa has pronounced it's decision in a 2008 case related to a Dabwali incident, where a clash had took place between the Dera Sauda Sirsa followers and the Sikhs. The court has reportedly sentenced seven Sikhs to under go imprisonment of 7 years each.

Melbourne based Qaumi Awaaz Radio launches app for iPhone/iPad users

Melbourne, Australia (July 29, 2013): It is learnt that Melbourne based Qaumi Awaaz Radio has launched it's official radio application for iPhone and iPad users. Avtar Singh, a representative of Qaumi Awaaz Radio informed Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) that the radio's app is available for free download at iTunes Store and app works fine with iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S and iPhone 5 besides iPod and iPad.

Fake Encounters in Punjab: Whistle-blower cop waiting for petition to be heard for last 19 years

Amritsar, Punjab (July 29, 2013): A Punjab police constable who had joined the police force in early 1990s witnessed about 15 innocent killings by police officers. He decided to blow a whistle against this unlawful practise; so he quitted the police force and filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 1994, informing the cold blood murders by the Punjab police that were witnessed by him.

Hazoor Sahib, Nanded Joins Green Pilgrimage Network in Norway

Trondheim, Norway (July 28, 2013): According to information shared by EcoSikh: "Nanded, a Southern Indian city considered holy by the Sikhs, represented by the Takhat Hazoor Sahib committee, joined the Green Pilgrimage Network, making a commitment towards becoming eco-friendly.

Sanj Samaj want Badal to break silence on disclosures about fake encounters in Punjab

Amritsar/Mehta, Punjab (July 29, 2013): As per media reports the Sant Samaj, an ally of the ruling Badal Dal, expressed anguish at the silence of Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on the issue of fake encounters despite some serving and former Punjab cops coming on record saying they witnessed or participated in such killings, and demanded an inquiry.

Bhai Hawara urges Sikh panth to jointly observe the martyrdom day of Bhai Dilawar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib

Amritsar, Punjab (July 28, 2013): It is learnt that Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara and Paramjeet Singh Bheora have issued an appeal to the Sikh Panth to jointly observe the martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhai Dilawar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib on 31 August.

Shiv Sena demands sedition charges against Bhai Rajoana for raising Khalistan slogans

Patiala, Punjab (July 27, 2013): As per certain media reports a faction of Shiv Sena has demanded sedition charges against Sikh political prisoner Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana for raising pro-Khalistan slogans. As per information Harish Singla, the Vice-President of Shiv Sena (Bal Thackeray) Punjab has warned the Punjab government that if a case against Bhai Rajoana is not registered in this regard, their faction of Shiv Sena will stage protests against government across the state.

Haryana will definitely get Chandigarh; Punjab may claim Lahore or Shimla: Haryana CM Hooda

Chandigarh (July 26, 2013): The Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda has once again asserted Haryana's complete right over Chandigarh. CM Hooda reportedly said on July 25, 2013 that Haryana would "definitely get" Chandigarh.

Opposition to Sikh genocide 1984 memorial: Sarna asked to withdraw petition and do Sewa

Amritsar, Punjab (July 26, 2013): It is learnt that Jathedars of Sikh Takhts have held former Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) chief Paramjit Singh Sarna guilty of creating hindrance in construction of Sikh genocide 1984 memorial in Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib in Delhi.

Facebook abuse, Sarna’s opposition to Sikh memorial and Izhar Alam’s issue may be discussed in Akal Takht meeting

Amritsar, Punjab (July 26, 2013): A meeting of five Singh Sahibs, jathedars of Sikh Takhts, is going to be held today at Sri Amritsar. The meeting is expected to discuss the issues concerning the Sikhs that recently surfaced.

Muslim delegation defends Izhar Alam; Say those were only re-conversions to Islam

Amritsar, Punjab (July 26, 2013): It is learnt that a delegation of Muslim representatives met Jathedar Akal Takht Giani Gurbachan Singh on the issue of conversion of Sikhs into Islam by former Director General of Police Mohammad Izhar Alam. The delegation has reportedly defended Izhar Alam and said that the conversion of Sikhs to Izlam, the details of which were made public by All India Sikh Students Federation (Peermohammad) were only "re-conversions" to Islam.

On Kanwar Sandu’s series- Operation Blue Star: The True Story (PART 2) [Qaumi Masle Ep. 13]

Sikh Scholar and writer S. Ajmer Singh and retired senior journalist (UNI) S. Jaspal Singh Sidhu participated in these talk-shows, that were conducted by host Baljeet Singh.

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