September 2013 Archive

Dal Khalsa want Indian Home minister to take up cases of Sikh detainees also

Amritsar, Punjab (September 30, 2013): Reacting to the statement of Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde that no innocent Muslim youth should be wrongfully detained in the name of terror, the Dal Khalsa drew Shinde’s attention towards wrongful detention of Sikh youth in Punjab and elsewhere under the garb of fighting “militancy” and urged him to take up their cases also.

UK Sikhs have positive meeting with Jathedar of the Akal Takht

London, United Kingdom (September 29, 2013): A number of the members of the Board of Jathedars and Executive Committee of the Sikh Council UK met with Giani Gurbachan Singh the Jathedar of the Akaal Takht earlier today at Ramgharia Sabha, Southall.

Open Letter to the International Community on Drugs problem: by Shashi Kant, Nasha Virodhi Manch

Please spread this message through the social media to all the corners of the world and all the countries, governments, international agencies as also the international community so that somehow our respective motives.

Sikhs protest during Obama-PM Singh meeting – Manmohan’s Policy of “Cash for Bullet” resulted in “Genocide” of Sikhs: SFJ

Washington DC (September 27, 2013): While President Obama hosted PM Singh, hundreds of Sikhs rallied outside White House protesting against Manmohan Singh for approving “Cash rewards” to cops for torture and extra judicial killings of Sikhs in Punjab.

SCI verdict provides the voters a right to reject candidates contesting elections: Will it help in cleaning India’s Corrupt Political system?: SYP

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (September 27, 2013): Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) says that the Supreme Court judgment providing the voters a right to reject candidates contesting elections is a positive development as it might help in cleansing the corrupt political system to some extent.

Sikhs for Justice files Human Rights violation case against Indian PM – Washington Court issues summons

Washington DC (September 26, 2013): Ahead of Obama-Singh summit in White House, a Federal Court in Washington DC has issued summons against PM Manmohan Singh for his role in crimes against humanity perpetrated upon the Sikh community in India.

Copy of Complaint against Indian PM Manmohan Singh in US Court by Sikhs for Justice

The rights violation case “SFJ v. Manmohan Singh”, has been docketed under 13-cv-01460 and assigned to US District Judge, James E. Boasberg. The Plaintiffs have 120 days to serve the summons and complaint on PM who will be in Washington this week to meet US President Obama.

Copy of US Court summons against Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in human rights related lawsuit

Washington DC (September 26, 2013): Ahead of Obama-Singh summit in White House, a Federal Court in Washington DC has issued summons against PM Manmohan Singh for his role in crimes against humanity perpetrated upon the Sikh community in India.

Sikh man tormented by Mississippi DOT officers and County Judge – Will Justice be served?

Jackson, Mississippi (September 27, 2013): It is learnt that the United Sikhs (a US based Sikh NGO) and The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Mississippi, have filed a complaint with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) calling on state officials to investigate the harassment of Mr. Jagjeet Singh, a Sikh commercial truck driver pulled over earlier this year for a flat tire.

Sikh man harassed by Mississippi Transportation officers and Justice Court Judge; ACLU and United Sikhs take up matter

Jackson, MISS. (September 26, 2013): The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Mississippi, and United Sikhs sent a letter to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) on September 25 calling on state officials to investigate the harassment of a Sikh commercial truck driver pulled over earlier this year for a flat tire.

After Sonia Gandhi, SFJ secures summons for Indian PM for protecting culprits of Sikh genocide 1984

Washington, DC (September 26, 2013): It is learnt that less than 20 days after securing summons from a US court against Congress president Sonia Gandhi for protecting perpetrators of the November 1984 genocide of Sikhs, New York-based rights group “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) has now secured summons from a federal court in Washington DC against Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his role in sanctioning big amounts as cash rewards for Punjab cops involved in the counter-insurgency operations the early 1990s, as well as protecting those involved in the Sikhs genocide 1984.

Militants attack Kashmir, kill 12; It’s attempt to derail Manmohan-Sharif talks: Omar

Srinagar (September 26, 2013): According to a news reported by AFP: "Militants stormed a police station and an Indian army base in Kashmir on Thursday, killing at least nine (12 according to recent reports), in an attack [...]".

A Message of Hope in response to the attack on Dr. Prabhjot Singh

As many news outlets in New York City have reported, my husband, Prabhjot Singh, a professor at Columbia University, a doctor, who happens to also be an American Sikh, was the victim of an attack in Harlem on Saturday evening after being called a "terrorist."

Dal Khalsa UK condemns Delhi Committee President Manjit Singh GK in strong terms

London, United Kingdom (September 26, 2013): In a statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Dal Khalsa UK has strongly criticized and condemned the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee's President Manjit Singh GK's visit to the UK.

World Sikh Council (AR) saddened by attacks in Kenya & Pakistan

Washington, United States (September 26, 2013): "The World Sikh Council - America Region (WSC-AR) is extremely saddened by the horrific crimes of violence at the WestGate Mall, Nairobi, Kenya and at the All Saints Church in Peshawar, Pakistan. These acts of crimes against humanity need to be condemned by all peace loving citizens of the world" reads a statement sent by WSC-AR to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN).

Former General V K Singh has blown the lid and exposed the dirty side of Indian democratic system: Sikh body

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (September 25, 2013): In its sharp reaction to the revelations made by disgruntled Gen (retd) V K Singh that J&K ministers are on the payroll of Army, the Dal Khalsa said former general has blown the lid and exposed the dirty side of the Indian democratic system.

Our Resolve in the Face of Terror and Hate: by Dr. Satpal Singh, WSC-AR

A Sikh Professor at Columbia University in New York City, Dr. Prabhjot Singh, was attacked Saturday evening during a walk near his house. The attackers called him 'Osama' and 'terrorist' while attacking him.

Book ‘Gadari Babe Kaun San’ by Ajmer Singh released at Amritsar

Amritsar, Punjab (September 24, 2013): Ajmer Singh penned Punjabi book ‘Gadari Babe Kaun San’ was today released by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gubachan Singh at the Chief Khalsa Diwan run Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School.

Survivor of the November 1984 Sikh Genocide Honoured at the Walk for Reconciliation

Vancouver, Canada (September 23, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada and members of the Lower Mainland Sikh community took part this weekend in the Walk for Reconciliation in Vancouver, British Columbia. Organized by Reconciliation Canada, participants numbering tens of thousands came out to be part of the reconciliation process.

Condemning suicide bombings on a church, Dal Khalsa urges Pak govt to punish perpetrators

Amritsar, Punjab (September 24, 2013): The Dal Khalsa, led by Harchranjit Singh Dhami, has condemned the twin suicide bombings on a church in Pakistan, saying those behind the killings were enemies of humanity and should be chased, arrested and punished in a harshest possible way.

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