Sikhs in Jammu and Kashmir

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.

Stones hurled on Hindutva propagandist, BJP leader, Navjot Sidhu’s car in Jammu

Former BJP MP Navjot Sidhu faced wrath of some local youth at Bhor Camp on the outskirts of Jammu city today. Hindtuva propagandist Navjot Sidhu was campaigning in the Bhor camp area for the party candidate from Gandhi Nagar Assembly segment, Kavinder Gupta, when some unknown persons hurled stones and bricks at his vehicle.

Navjot Sidhu faced protests in Jammu over Gurbani distortion

Former Amritsar MP and Hindutva outfit Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader Navjot Sidhu faced protests in Jammu during one of his recent election rallies. Sikh youth groups protested against ‘Sikh face’ of Hindutva forces and showed Navjot Sidhu black flags while raising slogans against him.

SGPC distributes relief of Rs. 2 crores to flood hit Sikh familiies in J&K

Amritsar, Punjab: The SGPC has disbursed financial aid worth Rs 2 crore for the rehabilitation of Sikh families in the flood-affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir.

Sikhs in Srinagar protest against against denial of justice in India on 30th anniversary of Sikh Genocide

Srinagar: In occupied Kashmir, the members of Sikh community demanding action against perpetrators of the 1984 Sikh Massacres in India held a protest demonstration.

SGPC decides to grant Rs 2 crore relief for flood hit J&K Sikh families

Amritsar, Punjab: The SGPC executive committee has decided to extend a financial aid of Rs 2 crore to the Sikh families affected by floods in Jammu and Kashmir.

HC seeks response of Center, J&K on PIL seeking inquiry into Chittisinghpora Massacre

Srinagar, Kashmir: The Jammu and Kashmir high court on Monday sought response of the Centre and the state government on a petition seeking a probe into the killing of 35 Sikhs in Chattisinghpora area in March 2000.

Kashmiri leader Geelani thanks Sikh groups for humanitarian aid

Srinagar: All Parties Hurriyat Conference chief Syed Ali Geelani Tuesday (on Oct. 14) thanked Sikh humanitarian aid group for their role in the relief operations in Jammu and Kashmir after floods hit the region early September, this year.

Sikh Gurdwara Shaheed Bunga turns into a hub for humanitarian relief in flood-hit Srinagar

Srinagar: The Shahid Bunga Gurdwara in Burzulla area of Srinagar has emerged as a major relief center for people who have been affected by the devastating floods in the Kashmir valley.

Guru Hargobind Ji’s Parkash Gurpurb celebrated with fervour in Kashmir valley

As per information the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Hargobind Ji was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in the Kashmir valley.

Badal Dal to contest Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections

After facing heat in recent Lok Sabha elections in Punjab and excited with the winning of three Delhi assembly seats, Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) has planned to contest assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

14 years on, No Justice for victims of Chittisingpora massacre

Srinagar, Kashmir (March 22, 2014): The All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC), an umbrella body of Sikh organisations, has demanded a time-bound inquiry into Chittisinghpora Sikh massacre. It may be recalled that victims of this brutal massacre did get justice even after 14 years.

Sikh voters not fall prey to the hoax promises of political parties in Kashmir

Srinagar Kashmir (March 21, 2014): Accusing the state government of discrimination with the Sikh community, All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) has asked the members of Sikh community to hold their votes for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

All Party Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) threatens J&K govt. over dilution of Minority Act

Kashmir, Srinagar (February 24, 2014): All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) has threatened of dire consequences if the state government dilutes the Minority Act in the state.

Kashmir: Sikhs demand transparent probe into 36 Sikh Massacre

Kashmir/ Srinagar (February 04, 2014): Expressing dismay that Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah did not mention about the killing of 36 Sikhs at Chattisinghpora in March 2000 during his meeting with Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh of All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) yesterday (February 03) said that killings at Chattisinghpora are closely related with the Pathribal fake encounter and killing of civilians at Brakpora.

Dal Khalsa took exception over the closure of the Pathribal fake encounter case

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (January 27, 2014): Dal Khalsa took exception over the closure of the Pathribal fake encounter case terming it travesty of justice. The organization asked the international community to influence the Indian political leadership to deliver justice to victims families notwithstanding its army's adamant stand on it.

‘Pathribal linked to Chatisinghpora’- Sikh bodies say ‘clean chit’ to accused Army-men a shame

Anantnag, Kashmir (January 26, 2014): Terming the exoneration of Army officers involved in the Pathribal fake encounter as shameful, All Party Sikh Co-ordination Committee (APSCC) and the families of Chatisinghpora massacre victims sought investigation into the killing of 36 Sikhs in March 2000.

Op-ED: Let’s not dissipate relics of our glorious past

This article does not aim at criticizing proliferation of Gurdwaras undertaken by Baba`s in various parts of India, but underscores the indispensable need to protect and preserve the historic material evidences which keeps us attached with relics of our rich past. In the recent past Baba's have undertaken on large scale construction of historical Gurdwaras.

J&K: Sikh Gurdwara parbandhak committee elections postponed

Srinagar, Kashmir (January 03, 2014): It is learnt that in after holding a high level meeting on the issue, the Jammu and Kashmir government decided to postpone the elections to gurdwara parbandhak committees following the recent heavy snowfall in various parts of the state, and representations by various quarters belonging to the Sikh community.

Sikhs to observe minority day as ‘black day’ in J&K: APSCC

Srinagar, Kashmir (December 22, 2013 - reported by Mir Iqbal): All Party Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) today said the minority community will observe minority day as the “Black day” in the Jammu and Kashmir, as the government has failed to extend the privileges under India's Commission of Minority Act in the state.

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