Sikhs in Jammu and Kashmir

Sikh Youth’s killing: Tension still prevails in Jammu, protests continue

A day after a Sikh youth Bhai Jagjeet Singh was killed in police firing in the Gadi Garh area of Jammu, situation remained tense in Jammu on June 5 also. Shops and business establishments remained closed in Jammu and public transport remained off road. Normal life came to a total halt in Jammu.

Dead body of Bhai Jagjit Singh brought to RS Pura in form of Shaheedi March; Antim Sanskar on June 6

The Jammu administration today handed over the dead boy of Bhai Jagjeet Singh to his family. He was shot by Jammu police in the head on June 04 and died on the spot.

UK Sikhs condemn cold blooded murder of unarmed Sikh teenager by Jammu police

The Sikh Federation (UK) has condemned the shooting by police of on an unarmed Sikh teenager, Bhai Jagjeet Singh in Jammu. He was shot in the head and died on the spot.

Sikhs block roads leading to Jammu, demands action against culprits of police firing

The Sikh anger against yesterday's police firing against the Sikh youths in Jammu spread to other parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Information Blackout: Govt. orders ban on internet services in Jammu district; Situation tense after Sikh youth’s killed in police firing

Whereas the attention of global Sikh community is focussed on Jammu region where the police yesterday shot dead a Sikh youth in firing, while at least three others sustained serious bullet injuries; the state government has decided to impose “information blackout” in the region.

Jammu Sikhs to hold press conference today; Curfew continues in Ranibagh area

Curfew continues in Ranibagh area of Jammu after yesterday's police firing in which one Sikh youth, Bhai Jagjeeet Singh, was killed while three other Sikh youth had sustained bullet injuries. Though there is no fresh report of police violence the situation is still tense.

Pro-freedom Kashmiri leader terms Jammu police action against Sikhs as worst kind of state terrorism

While strongly condemning the killing of an innocent person of the Sikh community in Jammu who were protesting the removal of the posters of their beloved leader by the police, Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference termed this police action as worst kind of state terrorism.

Sikh youth killed by Jammu police identified as Bhai Jagjeet Singh of R S Pura

A Sikh youth who was killed in Jammu police firing in Ranibagh area has been identified as Jagjeet Singh S/O Nirwair Singh, resident of Ranbir Singh Pura (commonly called R S Pura).

Jammu police have shown their barbaric face: Dal Khalsa on police firing on Sikhs in Jammu

Pro-freedom Sikh organizations Dal Khalsa has strongly condemned the killings of a Sikh Jagjeet Singh .who was protesting against the detention of some youths by city police. Party leaders Satnam Singh and Kanwar Pal Singh said the BJP has a complete hold on Jammu administration and it was this party who nurtures hatred against Sikhs and Muslims.

Jammu: R S Pura Sikh youth died in police firing; bullet hit him in the head, Curfew imposed

A Sikh youth named Bhai Jagjeet Singh reportedly died in police firing in Jammu. Bhai Jagjeet Singh s/o Nirwair Singh was resident of R S Pura area of Jammu. He was in his late teenage.

Police restores to firing in Jammu; One Sikh feared dead

Jammu police's move to remove posters related to “Ghallughara June 1984” has led to widespread tension and protests in Jammu. The Jammu police reportedly restored to firing gun fires and tear gas shells on June 04. As per reports that could not cross verified from other sources one Sikh is feared dead.

Khalistan slogans echoed after Jammu police outraged Sikhs

Sikhs in Jammu were outraged after police personnel removed posters related to “Ghallughara June 1984” day. The posters were being termed as “objectionable stuff” by the police and the media as the posters were carrying photo of Shaheed Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

Jammu police removed posters of Sant Bhindranwale; Sikhs outraged

A clash reportedly took place between a group of Sikh youths and policemen in Rani Bagh area of Jammu after a police personnel removed posters related to “Ghallughara June 1984” day. The posters were being termed as “objectionable stuff” by the police and the media as the posters were carrying photo of Shaheed Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

Take steps on plea for probe into Chattisinghpora Sikh massacre: J&K HC to state govt

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently directed the state government to consider the representation by a Sikh petitioner seeking a probe into the killing of 35 Sikhs in Chattisinghpora area in March 2000 and pass appropriate orders within three months.

SGPC want J&K govt. to take action against Brahmin Sabha activists over Kishatwar Gurdwara incident

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has written a letter to Mufti Mohammad Syeed, Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, to take strict action against activists of Brahman Sabha who forcibly took over control of Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Kishatwad.

Pro-Hindtuva group forcibly take over Gurdwara rooms in Kishtwar (J&K); Granthi thrashed, belongings thrown out

Members of a pro-Hindutva group called Brahmin Sabha reportedly broke into some rooms in a Sarai belonging to Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Kishtwar area of Jammu and Kashmir. The activist of Brahmin Sabha also threatened family members of Gurdwara Sewadar Bhai Shadi Singh and forcibly removed their belongings from some rooms. The material, including some religious articles were thrown out of rooms. The incident reportedly took place on April 30, 2015.

Chatisinghpora remembers massacre of 35 residents, waits for justice even after 15 years

Apparently a serene place, this village in Shangus area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district cloaks many agonizing tales of March 20, 2000, massacre of 35 people of the minority Sikh community on the eve of then US president Bill Clinton’s visit to India.

Senior Hurriyat leader demands probe in Chattisinghpora massacre

Expressing concerns over the denial of justice to the victims and 15 years of impunity, senior leader of Hurriyat Conference Jammu and Kashmir and Chairman of National Front Nayeem Ahmad Khan has demanded impartial probe into Chattisinghpora massacre.

Sikh youth bodies of J&K demand ban on Dera Sausa chief’s movie

Various Sikh youth organisations in Jammu and Kashmir reportedly called for a ban on screening of the controversial film 'Messenger of God' in the state. The activists of the Sikh youth bodies of Jammu and Kashmir raised this demand on January 18, a day after the movie was banned by the Punjab government.

Fearing repetition of Chattisinghpora like massacre, APSCC urge Sikhs in Kashmir to remain vigilant during Obama’s visit

Fearing the repetition of Chattisinghpora 2000 like massacre during the visit of US president Barack Obama, a Sikh organisation yesterday (Jan. 22) asked Sikhs of Kashmir to remain vigilant.

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