1984 Sikh Genocide

Questions raised about persistent denial of justice to victims of Sikh genocide 1984

In two separate statements senior lawyer and Aam Aadmi Party leader H. S. Phoolka and Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) raised question on failure of the Indian state to punish the culprits of November 1984 Sikh genocide.

Hearing on CBI’s closure report in Jagdish Tytler case on Aug. 14

A Delhi court on Thursday (July 30) fixed August 14 for hearing a case in which the CBI has filed a closure report giving a clean chit to Congress leader Jagdish Tytler for his role in a case related to November 1984 Sikh carnage.

Three thousand murders and no justice. Is this not betrayal? Sanjay Suri

Sanjay Suri, a journalist, has recently written his memories about the November 1984 killings of innocent Sikhs in Delhi after the assassination of the then Indian PM Indira Gandhi. An English vernacular, Indian Express, has published excerpts of Interview with Sanjay Suri.

Top cops discouraged action against killers during 1984 Sikh massacre: Sanjay Suri’s Book

New Delhi: Top police officers who undertook rare deterrent action against the killings on the streets of Delhi following the assassination of then prime minister ...

1984 Sikh massacre was result of ‘total collapse of law and order in Delhi’, says Capt. Amrinder

“There was total collapse of law and order in the aftermath of the assassination of the then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi”, adding that '(such collapse of law and order) led to killing of thousands of innocent Sikhs in the 1984 anti-Sikh violence'.

1984 Sikh massacre: Who asked the police not to intervene, and why? [Excerpts from Sanjay Suri’s book]

Scroll.in has reproduced some excerpts from Sanjay Suri's book: "1984 - The Anti Sikh Violence and After". The excerpts, in verbatim, are being reproduced here for the information of readers/ visitors of the Sikh Siyasat News.

Delhi state assembly passes resolution condemning Sikh massacre of 1984

The Delhi state assembly passed a motion condemning Sikh massacre of 1984. The motion was moved by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Jarnail Singh. Jarnail Singh, a former journalist, is member of Delhi state assembly from Rajauri Garden constituency.

Sikh Genocide 1984 case: AAP alleges deal between Congress, BJP over Jagdish Tytler’s involvement

An AAP MLA alleged that the Narendra Modi government was trying to "save the culprits who are related to their 'parivaar'."

No fresh FIR against Jagdish Tytler for trying to influence witnesses: CBI tells Delhi court

New Delhi: Sikh Genocide accused and Congress leader Jagdish Tytler continues to enjoy “good-sight” of India's premier investigative agency- the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI).

Declassification exposes Margaret Thatcher’s bias against Sikhs; Pressure mounts for Independent Public inquiry

More declassified papers from 1985 show Margaret Thatcher held a very one-sided view of Sikhs in the UK. As further revelations emerge it shows selling arms to India and breaking India’s link with the Soviet Union was critical to Margaret Thatcher and she was heavily influenced by pressure and misinformation from India that was trying to hide its Genocide of the Sikhs.

Saffron Salvation: E-Book of first English Novel on 1984 Sikh Genocide Released Online

E-book version of “Saffron Salvation”, first English novel on 1984 Sikh genocide authored by UK based Simarjit Kaur, has been released online. It can be read on amazon.co.uk.

Akaal Channel Interview with H. S. Phoolka about closure of Case against Jagdish Tytler

Raghbir Singh, presenter of a UK based tv - Akaal Channel, recently talked to Advocate Harvinder Singh Phoolka about closure of case against Sikh genocide suspect Jagdish Tytler.

Sikh Genocide 1984: US court to hear arguments against Sonia Gandhi on Aug. 18

A US Federal Court of Appeals has calendared oral arguments in rights violation case filed against Sonia Gandhi for August 18. The lawsuit had alleged that Congress President was shielding, protecting and rewarding the perpetrators massacre of November 1984 when thousands of innocents Sikhs were killed in the aftermath of assassination of Indira Gandhi.

UK: Tens of thousands call for action on anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984

London: Tens of thousands of Sikhs from across the UK today gathered in central London to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the June 1984 attack on ...

U.S. Congresswoman Lofgren Recognises Anti-Sikh Progroms and Sikh Political Prisoners in India

In remarks delivered in the U.S. House of Representatives on June 3, the 31st anniversary of a disastrous Indian government assault on the Sikh Golden Temple, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) called on her colleagues to “honor those killed during the November 1984 anti-Sikh pogroms and massacre” and “honor the struggle of political prisoners in India today, including Mr. Surat Singh Khalsa.”

How to Understand and Remember the Ghallughara 1984 Sikh Genocide Novemeber 1984

This is full recording of speech of Dr. Sewak Singh at Gurdwara Park Avenue Southall, UK. Dr. Sewak Singh explains how to understand and remember the Ghallughara (Sikh Genocide) of 1984.

USA: ASUCR Senate passes resolution recognising Sikh Genocide 1984

Associated Students of University of California Riverside (ASUCR) unanimously passed a resolution to recognize the Sikh Genocide of 1984. The resolution was passed in ASUCR meeting on May 26.

Sikh Genocide 1984: Court tells CBI to verify death of accused, Hearing deferred till July 17

A Delhi court on Monday directed CBI to verify the fact about the death of one of the accused who, along with Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, was facing trial in a November 1984 Sikh genocide related case.

No justice for Sikh Genocide 1984 victims even after 31 years: retired Bombay HC judge, Hosbet Suresh

In the year 1984, genocide was carried out against the Sikh community which has not got justice even today, though 31 years have passed. This is what happens in this country - Hosbet Suresh, Bombay High Court (retired).

MHA accuse AAP govt. for not facilitating SIT probe in Nov. 1984 cases; AAP says Centre failed to keep compensation promise

In a letter to the AAP government, Rakesh Singh, a joint secretary in the Union home ministry, said that more than two-and-a-half months had passed since the constitution of the SIT, but the team was not able to move forward for want of required manpower.

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