Operation Blue Star

Attack on Sri Darbar Sahib: Democracy justifies Injustice

It was fiery June of 1984. There was a large crowd of people in the Holy Shrine gathered to observe the martyrdom day of their Guru Arjun Dev, an event of special significance in the development of Sikh faith. Sikhs from all over the world had travel long distances to become part of this Holy ritual. Many of whom wouldn’t have even thought in their wildest dreams that this could be their last journey.

Navan Ghalughara – Poem by Afzal Ahsan Randhawa (Audio)

In June 1984, when the Indian army attacked Sri Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) and other Sikh Gurdwara Sahibs, the attack was code-named as "Operation Blue Star". A Pakistani poet Afzal Ahsan Randhawa wrote a poem in June 1984 and described the attack attack as "Navan Ghalughara" (new holocaust).

Sikh Forum to hold Lecture meeting in Delhi on June 1st to pay homage to martyrs of June 1984

New Delhi, India (May 26, 2013): It is learnt that in remembrance of the 29th anniversary of June 1984 attack on various Sikh Gurdwaras in Punjab and adjoining states the Sikh Forum is going to hold a lecture meeting to pay homage to the martyrs of June 1984.

June 1984 Sikh memorial nearing completion

Amritsar/ Ludhiana, Punjab (March 25, 2013): According to recent report published by “The Telegraph” (Calcutta, India) – the June 1984 Sikh memorial in the Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) complex is nearing completion. The construction is likely to be completed next month.

Bluestar was a larger massacre than Jalluanwala Bagh; SGPC should have taken UK PM Cameron to memorial of June 1984

Amritsar, Punjab (February 23, 2013): All India Sikh Students Federation president Karnail Singh Peermohammad said in a statement that Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) officials should have shown the remains of the brutality of Indian authorities during Operation Bluestar to British Prime Minister David Cameron.  

Panchkula’s Sikh Gurudwara refused to hold function for Operation Bluestar commanding officer Ranjit Dayal

Panchkula (Haryana): As per reports the Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Sector 7 of Panchkula, Haryana has declined to entertain a request by the family of Indian Army's former Lt. Gen. Ranjit Singh Dyal to hold a prayer service on his first death anniversary this month.

Barjinder S. Sangha admitted attack on Kuldip Brar in London before UK Court

London, United Kingdom (January 20, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Baljinder Singh Sangha, who is facing trial for assaulting and injuring former Indian Army officer Kuldip Brar, has admitted the fact of attack.

On Indian media’s coverage criticizing Akal Takhat honoring Sikh martyrs

January 6th (2013) was Shaheedi Day of Bhai Satwant Singh and Bhai Kehar Singh. As usual the family relatives of these martyrs were honoured by Akal Takhat Jathedar. But the Indian Media reacted and made headlines of this thing in very negative way.

Three decades after Operation Bluestar – biased media outlets still stalk the Sikh Community

The name "Jonathan Kay" is little known in South Asia. But in Canada, Kay's biased editorials against the Sikh community, are considered the most ignorant, and belligerent, articles against minorities in Canada's modern history.

Attack on Kuldip Brar was drama staged by Indian Intelligence Agencies: Dal Khalsa UK

London/Punjab (October 07, 2012): Dal Khalsa UK has raised finger towards Indian intelligence agencies in relation to attack on former Lt. Gen. of Indian Army Kuldip Brar. Kuldip Brar had led attack on Sikh shrines, including the Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple of Amritsar), in June 1984. The attack has resulted in massive causalities as the attack was conducted on a specific day when there was huge gatherings in Sikh shrines.

It was an assassination bid, says Kuldip Brar

Ludhiana/Punjab (October 02, 2012): According to media reports Kuldip Brar, former Lt Gen. of Indian Army who had led armed attack on Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar in June 1984, has survived the attack. He was reportedly attacked by four persons in London. He sustained injuries on his neck and face, believed to have been caused with a knife.

Kuldip Brar stabbed in London; Former Lt. Gen of Indian army had led attack on Darbar Sahib in June 1984

Ludhiana/Punjab (October 01, 2012): According to media reports, retired Lt. General of Indian Army Kuldip Singh Brar, who had led armed attack on Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar has been stabbed in London. K. S. Brar was one of the Indian army officers who had led attack on Sri Darbar Sahib in June 1984, in which thousands of innocent Sikh pilgrims were massacred as Indian army used heavy armour and tanks to destroy Sri Akal Takhat Sahib.

Canada: India’s Foreign Interference – Telling Lies, Spreading Hate

As the month of June has passed, Canadian Sikhs, along with human rights activists and their allies, are recovering from yet another campaign of misinformation by the Indian High Commission and a recent wave of visceral and unfounded attacks.

Canadian Representatives Express Solidarity With Sikhs

Vancouver, BC (June 7, 2012) - As the Sikh Nation commemorates the week-long siege of the Darbar Sahib complex in 1984 by the Indian Army this week, several Canadian elected representatives expressed their solidarity with the Sikh community.

Canadian Sikhs Commemorate 28th Anniversary of June 1984 Ghallughara

Vancouver, BC (June 7, 2012): The first week of June holds great significance for the Sikh community as they commemorate and remember the victims of the week-long siege and invasion of the Darbar Sahib complex in 1984 by the Indian Army.

SGPC’s committee submits report for construction of memorial for Ghallughara June 1984

Amritsar, Punjab (December 02, 2011): A committee constituted by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) is reported to have finalized the palace to build a memorial for attack on Darbar Sahib, Amritsar (also called the Golden Temple of Sri Amritsar) by Indian Army in June 1984, which was code-named by Indian State as "Operation Blue Star".

Former RAW officials claim regarding death of Sant Bhindranwale contested by eye-witness

Jalandhar (September 01, 2007): Baba Joginder Singh ‘Bai’ , who claims to be close confident of late Sikh Martyr Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale Saturday contested the claim by a former RAW officer Gurdev Singh Garewal, who in his book named ‘Secret Eye’ has stated that Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale was shot dead from point blank range by the Indian army during operation blue star.

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