February 28, 2015

Police crackdown on march by Rozana Pehredar, Jaspal Singh Heiran, others taken into custody

February 28, 2015

Punjab police has launched a crackdown against Sikh activists in wake of continuous hunger strike by Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa. As a part of crackdown the police today arrested hundreds of Sikh activists along with Jaspal Singh Heiran, editor of Rozana Pehredar. Rozana Pehredar had announced to conduct a march from Jagraon to Ludhaina to show support for Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa and the cause of Sikh Political prisoners.

Amicus Curiae withdraws name in case to probe castration charges against Sauda sadh

February 28, 2015

Senior advocate Anupam Gupta on Wednesday (February 26) withdrew his name as amicus curiae in the case related to castration charges against controversial head of Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.

Jagtar Singh Tara moved out of Burail jail for court appearance; UT Police’ plea for reamnd dismissed

February 28, 2015

The Court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Shalini Nagpal yesterday dismissed the revision petition moved by the Chandigarh police, seeking the custody of Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara in 11 years old Burail Jailbreak case.

Quebec Judge’s Ban on Hijab Stunningly Wrong: World Sikh Organization of Canada

February 28, 2015

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is stunned by the refusal of a Quebec judge to hear the case of a hijab-wearing Muslim woman in Montreal. Judge Eliana Marengo said that the hijab was "inappropriate" because the courtroom is a "secular place".

United Akali Dal (UAD) chief Mohkam Singh arrested; More arrests likely

February 28, 2015

The Ludhiana police yesterday arrested United Akali Dal (UAD) chief Bhai Mohkam Singh under preventive detention clauses (Sections 107/151) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. He was kept at a local police station till late evening. His family members tired to secure bail for him but could not succeed.

Sukhpal Khaira may join Aam Aadmi Party, media reports

February 28, 2015

There are reports in media that Pradesh Congress spokesperson and former Bholath MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira might join the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). A The Tribune (TT) news report maintains that Sukhpal Khaira was seriously considering joining the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Rulda Singh murder case: Five Sikhs acquitted by Patiala court; Trial still pending against Tara, Goldy

February 28, 2015

Whereas the Punjab police was making their case to frame Jagtar Singh Tara in Rashtriya Sikh Sangat (RSS) Punjab chief Rulda Singh's murder case, the trial court of Additional Sessions Judge NS Gill yesterday (Feb. 27) acquitted five persons accused in this case. Rashtriya Sikh Sangat president Rulda Singh was reportedly murdered in 2009.

Family members, Sikh bodies and intellectuals condemn force-feeding of Bapu Surat Singh

February 28, 2015

Bapu Surat Singh's daughter Sarvinder Kaur addressed a press conference last evening (Feb. 27) at Chandigarh where she alleged that the Punjab police is threatening them with dire consequences if her father continues with his hunger strike.

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February 28, 2015

Police crackdown on march by Rozana Pehredar, Jaspal Singh Heiran, others taken into custody

Amicus Curiae withdraws name in case to probe castration charges against Sauda sadh

Jagtar Singh Tara moved out of Burail jail for court appearance; UT Police’ plea for reamnd dismissed

Quebec Judge’s Ban on Hijab Stunningly Wrong: World Sikh Organization of Canada

United Akali Dal (UAD) chief Mohkam Singh arrested; More arrests likely

Sukhpal Khaira may join Aam Aadmi Party, media reports

Rulda Singh murder case: Five Sikhs acquitted by Patiala court; Trial still pending against Tara, Goldy

Family members, Sikh bodies and intellectuals condemn force-feeding of Bapu Surat Singh

February 28, 2015

Police crackdown on march by Rozana Pehredar, Jaspal Singh Heiran, others taken into custody

Amicus Curiae withdraws name in case to probe castration charges against Sauda sadh

Jagtar Singh Tara moved out of Burail jail for court appearance; UT Police’ plea for reamnd dismissed

Quebec Judge’s Ban on Hijab Stunningly Wrong: World Sikh Organization of Canada

United Akali Dal (UAD) chief Mohkam Singh arrested; More arrests likely

Sukhpal Khaira may join Aam Aadmi Party, media reports

Rulda Singh murder case: Five Sikhs acquitted by Patiala court; Trial still pending against Tara, Goldy

Family members, Sikh bodies and intellectuals condemn force-feeding of Bapu Surat Singh

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