Sikh Diaspora

US Federal Court summons CM Punjab Parkash S. Badal for Human Rights violations

New York (August 8, 2012): On August 8, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin issued Summons against visiting Chief Minister of the State of Punjab, Parkash Badal, on the charges of police custodial torture and shielding the Police officers, DGP Sumedh Saini and others who are responsible for the extra judicial killings and continuous human rights violations against the Sikh community in Punjab.

Sikh rights body strongly condemn flag burners

New York (August 8, 2012): Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a human rights advocacy group which is spearheading a US wide campaign against religious intolerance that resulted in the killing of six Sikhs during a shootout at Wisconsin Sikh temple took a strong exception to the burning of American flag by members of National Akali Dal in New Delhi.

Ex-girlfriend of Wisconsin Gurudwara terror striker arrested for possession of illegal weapon

Washington, US (August 08, 2012): As per media reports a former girlfriend of the slain terror striker in Wisconsin Gurdwara shooting that left six Sikhs dead has been arrested and faces charges of possession of illegal weapon.

Sikh diaspora reject the investigative team set-up by SGPC to investigate terror strike in Wisconsin Gurudwara

Ludhiana/Amritsar (August 08, 2012): As per media reports diaspora Sikhs and even some leaders of SGPC and Badal Dal in Punjab have been left wondering that SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar has announced to form a three-member committee to “probe” the firing incident in Wisconsin Sikh Gurdwara in US which claimed life of six Sikhs.

#stayhomebadal tending on Twitter – opposition to Punjab CM’s visit to Wisconsin

Ludhiana (August 08, 2012): As a token symbol of opposition to Punjab chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal's proposed visit to Gurudwara Sahib in Wisconsin, USA hash-key #stayhomebadal is trending on twitter. It is notable that the Gurudwara Sahib in Wisconsin witnessed bloodshed few days back as a neo-Nazi white supremacist opened gunfire in Gurudwara sahib. Six Sikhs were killed in this incident.

Ex-US army man, White supremacist, frustrated neo-Nazi was terror striker in US Gurudwara: media

Ludhiana (August 07, 2012): Many sections of International media have reported that the man who killed six Sikhs in a terror strike at a Sikh Gurudwara Sahib in USA was 40-year-old ex-Army soldier.

Terror strike in US Gurudwara has left the whole community in shock & is very disturbing for Sikhs worldwide: Sikh Federation (UK)

London (August 06, 2012): The Sikh Federation, a UK based Sikh organization has expressed its shock by the senseless and tragic shooting which has occurred at the Sikh Gurdwara of Wisconsin in Oak Creek near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

Sikhs saddened by the tragic killing at Wisconsin Gurdwara

Washington (August 6, 2012): Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE), has expressed shock and grief at the tragic killing of Sikhs in a shooting by a gun man which appears to be an apparent hate crime. At least seven people were shot dead, including a suspected gunman, during a shooting at a Sikh Gurdwara in Wisconsin.

United Sikhs condemns terror strike on Sikh Gurudwara in Wisconsin, USA

Wisconsin, USA, (August 05, 2012): In a statement issued on August 05, 2012 the Untied Sikhs has strongly condemned the shooting of innocent Sikhs attending a morning prayer service today at a Gurdwara (place of worship) in the Milwaukee suburb of Oak Creek.

CAPAC Reacts to Shooting at Sikh Temple Gurudwara in Wisconsin

Washington, DC (August 05, 2012): Earlier today, a shooting occurred at a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, that left seven dead and others wounded. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in reaction to this tragic event:

Prayers and condolences for victims of Wisconsin Sikh Temple attack

Mark Paul Arabo, President & CEO, Neighborhood Market Association - “On behalf of our 2,000 members and 21,000 employees in CA, AZ, and NV; we offer our deepest and most sincere condolences. We are deeply saddened by the despicable acts of the shooting today at the Wisconsin Sikh temple. We hope the law enforcement community catch these criminals who have caused this pain and justice is served.

List of names of Sikhs killed in US domestic terror strike released by United Sikhs

Ludhiana (August 06, 2012): Six Sikhs were killed during yesterday's tragic incident of indiscriminate firing by a person in Sikh Temple Gurudwara at Wisconsin, USA. Though the names of deceased are not disclosed by US authorities yet, an NGO named United Sikhs, has posted a list of names of Sikhs killed in the apparent act of US domestic terror.

FBI’s statement on US Sikh Gurudwara shootout – this matter might be an act of domestic terrorism

“The FBI is working closely with the Oak Creek Police Department and other local and federal agencies to investigate today’s shooting incident. This remains an active investigation in its early stages. While the FBI is investigating whether this matter might be an act of domestic terrorism, no motive has been determined at this time. We know our community has been deeply impacted by this incident, and our thoughts are with those affected and particularly with the officer who was wounded in the line of duty to protect others.”

What can Sikhs do in the aftermath of the Wisconsin Gurudwara tragedy?

Ludhiana (August 06, 2012): Harinder Singh, co-founder and Chief Programming Officer of the Sikh Research Institute has responded to the question that "What can Sikhs do in the aftermath of the Wisconsin tragedy (dated: August 05, 2012)?" through a video that is uploaded by SikhRI on Youtube.

Sikh rights group, Sikhs for Justice, to honor police officer injurred in shoot out at Wisconsin Gurudwara

Ludhiana (August 05, 2012): Praising the brave and timely action taken by the Police Officer who risked his/her life to defend Sikhs in a shoot out at Wisconsin Sikh Temple, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) a US based human rights advocacy group, announced a $10,000/- gallantry award for the officer.

Sikh Coalition started emergency response in wake of trgic shoot at Gurudwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA

New York (August 5, 2012): The Sikh Coalition, a Sikh American civil rights organization in the United States of America, has started an emergency response in the wake of the tragic shootings in Oak Creek, Wisconsin this morning.

Young Liberals of Canada condemn killings at Sikh Gurdwara at Wisconsin, USA

Toronoto (August 5, 2012): in the wake of violence targeting the Sikh Community in Wisconsin, the Young Liberals of Canada today issued a statement. "We absolutely denounce the violence in Wisconsin and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families at this time. The violence at the Sikh Gurdwara in Oak Creek is deplorable." chair of the Young Liberal's of Canada's multiculturalism taskforce, United Red, Veena Bhullar said in the statement sent to Sikh Siyasat.

Statement by the US President Obama on shooting in Wisconsin

Ludhiana (August 05, 2012): A statement is issued by the office of Press secretary, the White House. It’s title reads as: “Statement by the President ...

WSO Canada’s statement on armed strike at Sikh Gurudwara in USA

Ottawa (August 5, 2012): The World Sikh Organization of Canada is horrified by the violence today at the Sikh Gurdwara in Milwaukee. According to reports, seven people are dead and several are injured, including a police officer, with severe gunshot wounds.

Governor Scott Walker’s statement on the shootings at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, USA

Ludhiana (August 05, 2012): The following is the statement from Gov. Scott Walker about the shootings at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek: While the situation in Oak Creek continues to develop rapidly, we are working with the FBI and local law enforcement. I became aware of the situation late this morning and continue to receive updated briefings.

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