1984 Sikh Genocide

November 1984 Sikh Genocide – Sonia Gandhi summoned by US Court

New York, United States (September 03, 2013): A US Federal Court has issued summons against Sonia Gandhi, President of Indian National Congress the ruling political party of India, for shielding and protecting the leaders, officials, members and workers of her party who had organized, committed, aided, abetted and incited the genocidal attacks on Sikhs during November 1984.

Delhi High court admits CBI’s appeal against Sajjan Kumar’s acquittal

New Delhi, India (August 29, 2013): It is learnt the Delhi high court on August 27, 2013 admitted CBI’s appeal against acquittal of Indian politician Sajjan Kumar in a November 1984 Sikh massacre case relating to killing of five Sikhs by a mob in New Delhi. As per information a bench of justices G. S. Sistani and G. P Mittal also asked Sajjan Kumar to appear before the registrar general of the high court to furnish bail bonds on 2 September, 2013 in the case.

SGPC to raise Sikh genocide 1984 memorial at the site of Hondh-Chillar Massacre, Makkar assures survivors

Amritsar, Punjab (August 25, 2013): As per some media reports the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has decided to raise a memorial for the victims of the Hondh-Chillar Massacre at the Sikh genocide site at village Hondh Chillar, near Rewari in Haryana.

Hondh-Chillar Sikh survivor, who lost seven from the family, cross-examined by Garg Commission; Next hearing on 27 Sept.

Hondh-Chillar/Rewari, Haryana (August 22, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Garg Commission, headed by Justice T.P. Garg, held a hearing related to the Hondh-Chillar Massacre 1984 on August 21, 2013.

Sikh genocide and sovereignty conference resolved to file criminal complaint before UN regarding Sikh Genocide 1984

BC, Canada (August 22, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Sikh Genocide and Sovereignty Conference held in Canada, by the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), resolved to support the filing of a criminal complaint before the United Nations regarding the massacre of Sikhs during Sikh Genocide of November 1984 against the Indian National Congress. The conference was held on August 17, 2013.

Sikhs For Justice to hold Sikh Genocide and Sovereignty Conference

Vancouver, Canada (August 13, 2013): According to a release by a US based human rights and advocacy gorup - Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), the SFJ with the support of various international human rights groups, Sikh organizations and Gurudwara committees across Canada is holding "Sikh Sovereignty and Genocide Conference" on August 17, 2013 in Surrey, BC.

Signature campaign for Sikh Genocide 1984 petition getting immense response: AISSF

Gurdaspur, Punjab (August 07, 2013): According to a written statement sent to Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by All India Sikh Students Federation President Karnail Singh Peermohammad a campaign by AISSF for Sikh genocide 1984 petition is getting immense response.

AISSF urge Sikhs to sign and support the Sikh Genocide Petition

Chandigarh/ Punjab (August 06, 2013): It is learnt that the All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) president Karnail Singh Peermohammad has appealed Sikhs across the globe to sign November 1984 Sikh genocide petition. Peermohammad issuing a statement urged the community to visit http://www.1984yesitsgenocide.org/ and sign online petition.

Sultanpuri Massacre: Trial against Sajjan Kumar could not begin as co-accused died

New Delhi, India (August 01, 2013): It is learnt that a Delhi court, which was to set the date for commencement of trial in a 1984 Sikh Genocide case against Sajjan Kumar and four others on July 30, deferred the matter to August 13, following the death of one of the accused in the case.

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.

Sikh body (DSGMC) demand SIT for probing incidents of November 1984 Sikh genocide

New Delhi, India (July 20, 2013): According to media reports the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has demanded the formation of “special investigation team” (SIT) to conduct fresh probe into the killing of innocent Sikhs during November 1984.

AISSF to start construction of Sikh genocide memorial at Hond-Chillar on Nov 2: Peermohammad

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 17, 2013): It is learnt that the All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) declared on July 17, 2013 to start construction of memorial at Hondh-Chillar on November 2, 2013 in the memory of Sikhs massacred in this village during November 1984 Sikh genocide.

Sultanpuri area Sikh Massacre 1984: High Court clears trial against Sajjan Kumar

New Delhi, India (July 16, 2013): It is learnt that the Delhi High Court on July 17, 2013 dismissed the plea of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar challenging a trial court order to frame charges against him in Sultanpuri area Sikh massacre 1984 case relating to the killing of six people in Sultanpuri area here.

Pataudi Sikh Massacre: Survivors submitted affidavits before Garg Commission; Next hearing on Aug. 13

Pataudi, Haryana (July 14 2013): It is learnt that nearly 29 years after the Pataudi Sikh Massacre of November 1984, the victims-cum-survivors Jeevni Bai, Shanti Devi and Amrit Kaur filed their affidavits before the Garg Commission on July 13, 2013.

SCI refused to stay investigations against Jagdish Tytler as matter was pending before Delhi HC

New Delhi, India (July 13, 2013): It is learnt that, on July 12, 2013, the Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a petition of Congress leader Jagdish Tytler requesting stay on order of a lower court to re-investigate his alleged role in a November 1984 Sikh massacre related case.

Delhi HC seeks CBI response on plea against Sajjan Kumar’s acquittal in Delhi Cant-Area Massacre case

New Delhi, India (July 09, 2013): It is learnt that on July 08, 2013 the Delhi high court sought the response of CBI and the two persons, who were sentenced to three years in jail Delhi Cantonment Area massacre 1984 case, on the plea of victims' families challenging the trial court verdict acquitting Congress leader Sajjan Kumar.

Sikh Genocide victims move to Delhi High Court against acquittal of Sajjan Kumar

Delhi, India (July 06, 2013): It is learnt that the victims-cum-survivors of the Delhi Cantonment Area Massacre have challenged the acquittal of Congress Party leader Sajjan Kumar in a November 1984 massacre related case in the Delhi High Court.

Garg Commission investigating the Hondh-Chillar Massacre held hearing; Next hearing on July 19

Rewari, Haryana (July 06, 2013): It is learnt that the Justice T.P. Garg commission, that is 'investigating' the Hondh-Chillar Massacre of November 1984, held a hearing on July 05, 2013 that was attended by members of the Hondh Chillar Co-ordination Committee, besides the victims of the Hondh-Chillar Massacre.

Delhi High Court issues notice to CBI and compliment on Jagdish Tytler’s plea

New Delhi, India (July 04, 2013): It is learnt that on July 03, 2013 the Delhi High Court denied to issue stay order against a Delhi's lower court's order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to reopen investigation against Congress party leader Jagdish Tytler in a November 1984 Sikh massacre related case. But the High Court has reportedly issued notice to CBI and the complainant to file on a plea moved by Jagdish Tytler against the orders of lower court.

Sikh groups to approach UN seeking justice for victims of Sikh genocide 1984

New Delhi, India (June 19, 2013): Releasing the official reports showing merely 68 conviction against more than 35000 proven cases of violence against Sikhs during November 1984, All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) announced to approach the United Nations urging to take cognizance over the continuous denial of justice to the victims of November 1984 Sikh Genocide.

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