1984 Sikh Genocide

Arvind Kejriwal writes to Delhi L-G urging initiation of process on SIT for Sikh Carnage 1984

New Delhi, India (February 19, 2014): Aam Aadmi Party’s convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has reportedly requested Delhi's Lt-Governor Najeeb Jung to set in motion the process of setting up the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for probing the November 1984 Sikh carnage related cases by officially notifying it.

Sikh group challenges Congress Party’s motion to dismiss 1984 rights violation case; US Court set to hear “Sikh Genocide” Case on March 19

New York (February 17, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Sikh human rights group has filed a memorandum of law with US Federal Court in opposition to Congress party’s motion seeking dismissal of the pending 1984 rights violation case.

Delhi Govt’s fall won’t affect formation of SIT on November 1984 Sikh massacre: Advo. HS Phoolka

Amritsar, Punjab (February 16, 2014): As per certain media reports Senior Supreme Court lawyer-turned-Aam Aadmi Party activist Advocate H. S. Phoolka kicked off ‘Jharu Chalao Yatra’ campaign after 'paying tributes' to Mohan Das Gandhi at the 'historic' Company Bagh here.

BJP president Raj Nath Singh terms November 1984 Sikh genocide as ‘Hindu-Sikh riots’

Jalandhar, Punjab (February 14, 2014): In what could become the subject of a big debate in the coming days especially during the pre-poll scenario in India and further hurt the sentiments of Sikhs as well as Hindus across the world, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Rajnath Singh Thursday termed the 1984 massacre or genocide of Sikhs as 'Hindu-Sikh Riots'.

SFJ brings out ad offering $ 20K reward for info about Sonia Gandhi’s Sept. 2013 US visit

New Delhi, India (February 11, 2014): According to certain media reports a Sikh human rights advocacy group Sikhs for Justice has given an ad in a New York newspaper offering to give $ 20,000 reward to anyone ready to testify before a court if he or she has seen her in the city between September 2 and September 9, 2013.

Delhi L-G approves proposal for SIT on November 1984 Sikh massacre

New Delhi, India (February 11, 2014): It is learnt that the Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung has approved the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s decision to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the 1984 anti-Sikh pogrom within a time frame of one year.

Sikh pogrom 1984 : Court seeks details of files destroyed by Delhi police

New Delhi, India (February 08, 2014): According to information a Delhi court recently sought details of destroyed documents related to a 1984 anti-Sikh pogrom related case within a week. The court reportedly issued this direction on February 07, 2014.

November 1984 Sikh pogrom – the silence of the police station diaries

New Delhi, India (February 08, 2014): With the debate on 1984 anti-Sikh violence reignited, the focus is on how Congress leader Sajjan Kumar was acquitted in a major November 1984 violence case where he was accused of inciting a mob that led to violence.

Sikh Pogrom 1984 case – Removal of police cover to Special Public Prosecutor act of vendetta: says trial judge

New Delhi, India (February 08, 2014): It is learnt that a Delhi Court in one of the November 1984 Sikh pogrom related case, which has been on for the past 22 years, was put into fast-track mode on Friday (February 07).

Dubai: Journalist who threw shoe at India minister urges action against culprits of Sikh pogrom

Dubai (February 08, 2014): It is learnt that Journalist Jarnail Singh is visiting UAE these days. “He is known as the Sikh journalist who threw a shoe at India’s then home minister P. Chidambaram at a press conference held at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi” the Gulf News introduced him in one of it's recent news reports.

Delhi Cabinet gives go ahead to SIT for Delhi Sikh pogrom of 1984

New Delhi, India (February 06, 2014): The Delhi Cabinet today announced a Special Investigation Team will probe the Delhi Sikh Pogrom of November 1984.

Sikh Massacre 1984 cases – Public prosecutor seeks to withdraw; says under pressure not to pursue case

New Delhi, India (February 06, 2014): According to certain media reports some days after a sessions court issued directions to police regarding alleged destruction of records in one of the November 1984 Sikh massacre related cases, the special public prosecutor has sought to withdraw himself from the case, saying he was under pressure to not pursue the issue.

UK Cabinet Secretary report: Allegations of UK involvement in the Indian operation at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar 1984

A copy of report by the UK Cabinet Secretary into the issue of UK involvement in the Indian army's attack at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar in June 1984.

Role of Kamal Nath In 1984 Genocide of Sikhs: AISSF dares DSGMC & SAD (Badal) to file case against Union Minister Kamal Nath

New Delhi, India (February 4, 2014): While charging Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) and SAD (Badal) of playing politics on the issue of 1984 Sikh Genocide, All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) has challenged Manjit Singh GK, President DSGMC to a file criminal case against Congress (I) MP Kamal Nath for his role in 1984 massacre of Sikhs. Union Minister Kamal Nath is accused of leading death squads in 1984 that attacked Gurudwara Rakab Ganj in which many Sikhs were burnt alive.

SIT for Sikh massacre 1984: A move welcomed by various sections – But past experiences don’t hold out much hope

New Delhi, India (February 03, 2014): Delhi Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's order for formation of a special investigation team (SIT) to investigate cases related to November 1984 massacre of Sikhs has been welcomed by the victims, besides some diaspora Sikh bodies.

Delhi Court tells cops to clarify on destruction of records related to Sikh carnage 1984

New Delhi, India (February 2, 2014): It is learnt that a Delhi court has directed senior officers of the Delhi Police to place before it the statutory rules governing destruction of official records of an investigating agency while hearing a November 1984 Sikh Carnage related case.

Arvind Kejriwal assures passing of proposal for SIT to probe 1984 Sikh massacre in next Cabinet meeting

New Delhi, India (February 01, 2014): It is learnt that the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on January 31 that a formal proposal for establishing Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe in the 1984 Sikh massacre will be passed in the next cabinet meeting scheduled to be held next week.

Sikh Genocide survivor from Hondh Chillar identifies victim Inderjit Singh before Garg Commission

Hisar, Haryana (February 01, 2014): It is learnt that Justice TP Garg, inquiring into the 1984 Sikh carnage in Hondh Chillar village of Rewari (Haryana), has completed first phase of investigation.

Sikh Diaspora body, WSO, welcomes Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) moves to secure justice

Ottawa, Canada (January 30, 2014): In a press release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News, the World Sikh Organization of Canada has welcomed recent moves by the Aam Admi Parti (AAP) in calling for the setting up of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the 1984 Sikh genocide and recommending the release of Prof. Davinderpal Singh Bhullar who has been languishing in prison for close to 20 years.

Delhi LG want Arvind Kejriwal to send formal proposal about SIT on Nov. 1984 Sikh massacre

New Delhi, India (January 30, 2014): It is learnt that Lt. Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung has reportedly asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to send him a formal proposal if he wants to setup a Special Invesigation Team (SIT) to probe November 1984 Sikh massacre related cases.

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