Human Rights

How Students of Lyallpur Khalsa College Used to Pay Tribute to Saka Nakodar: Sukhwinder Singh Khalsa

Supreme Court Declines to Interfere in FIR Against Sumedh Saini in Balwant Singh Multani Murder Case

India’s AFSPA and UAPA Not in Line with “International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights”: UN HRC

Former DIG & DSP Get Jail Terms in 31 Years Old Fake Encounter Case

US State Department’s Human Rights Report Notes Social Media Blockings in Punjab

Extra Judicial Killing: After 31 years, CBI Court Jails Ex-Officer of Punjab Police

Police Crackdown on Sikh Activists Across Punjab Ahead of Gathering in Amritsar

Canada Must Condemn India’s Violent Crackdown Against Farmers: BCGC & OGC Write to Canadian Foreign Minister

Subhkaran Singh (22) Died Fighting for Debt Waiver, Better Price; Family Debt of 10 Lakh Stands

Youth Murdered in Offensive Firing by State Forces at Khanauri Barrier: Eyewitnesses

Sikh Message on International Human Rights Day (10 December 2023)

Mark 10 Dec as “Black Turban Day” to Oppose India’s Transnational Repression: Sikh Lawyer

Former R&AW Chief Samant Goel’s Name Reported in 128 Cases of Enforced Disappearances in Punjab: Ensaaf’s Dossier

1992 Fake Encounter Case: After 31 Years Cop Convicted for Framing False Records

Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in India Urgently Requires a Special Rapporteur: Sikh Groups Urge UN

Human Rights Defender Justice Ajit Singh Bains Passes Away at 99

31 Years After Enforced Disappearance Killing of A Sikh Youth, Cops Sentenced to 10 Years Imprisonment for Abduction

Dal Khalsa Dedicates 72nd Anniversary of Human Rights Day to Farmers and Political Prisoners

AULReP Stands in Solidarity with Kisaans (Farmers) and Workers in Punjab and India

Canadian Union of Postal Workers Support Indian Farmers Fight Against Draconian Laws

Farmers in India and the Fundamental Right to Protest: International Human Rights Day 2020

Australia’s Stop Adani Movement Stands in Solidarity with Protesting Punjabi & Indian Farmers

The Valiant – Jaswant Singh Khalra: New Book Launched

Amnesty International India Halts Its Work In India; Cites Reprisal From Government Of India

Interim Bail for Sumedh Saini on Likelihood of Addition of Murder Clause in Balwant Singh Multani Case

United Nations Under Secretary General Express Concerns on Increasing Hate Speech and Discrimination Against Minorities in India

Sikh Political Analyst Bhai Ajmer Singh on Case Against Sumedh Saini & Role of Indian Judiciary

Hold Officials Accountable for Excessive Use of Force, Ill-Treatment During COVID19 Lockdown: Coalition Against Torture

SCI Decision To Send Gautam Navlakha and Anand Teltumbde To Jail is “Cruel and Disappointing”: Amnesty India

Political Prisoners Should Be Among First Released in Pandemic Response, says UN rights chief

High Court Hears PIL of 8257 Missing and Extra-Judicially Killed in Fake Encounters in Punjab

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Moves Indian Supreme Court Against CAA

Kashmir: Indian State Invoking UAPA Against Those Accessing Facebook, Twitter Through VPN/Proxy Servers

British MP Who Expressed Concerns About Kashmir Deported By India Without Explanation

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Human Rights

How Students of Lyallpur Khalsa College Used to Pay Tribute to Saka Nakodar: Sukhwinder Singh Khalsa

February 19, 2025

On 4th February 2025, a Samagam was held at Gurdwara Bohar Wala Sahib, village Littran, to honor the memory of four Sikh students who sacrificed their lives during the Saka Nakodar on 4th February 1986.

Modi Meets Trump: Perspective of Sikh Naujawan

February 17, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent arrival in Washington D.C. isn't just a routine diplomatic visitit significantly impacts Sikhs and Sikh activism in the U.S. We must understand his true intentions and the implications for our community.

Pillibhit Encounter: Exclusive Interview with Advo. Simranjit Singh: Why He Thinks It was Fake?

December 30, 2024

Advocate Simranjit Singh attended the Antim Sanskar (funeral) of three youths who, according to the police, were gunned down in Pillibhit district of Uttar Pradesh. However, he has raised questions about the police’s version of events, which claims the trio was killed in a police encounter. Journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with Advocate Simranjit Singh […]

Sikhs Call for Unified Recognition of November 1984 Anti-Sikh Violence as Genocide

December 11, 2024

Ottawa, Canada: Sikh Federation Canada has urged all Members of Parliament to work collaboratively to formally recognize the November 1984 Anti-Sikh violence as a genocide. The appeal comes after recent parliamentary efforts were blocked, allegedly due to Indian interference and disinformation campaigns. The organization criticized attempts to downplay the issue, highlighting the broader implications of […]

Sikh Federation Canada Hosts Human Rights Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur on Parliament Hill

December 4, 2024

Ottawa: Sikh Federation (Canada) hosted Bhai Jaspal Singh Manjhpur, a prominent human rights lawyer, for a series of briefings and a reception on Parliament Hill last week. During these meetings, Bhai Jaspal Singh highlighted the ongoing human rights violations against Sikhs in Punjab and the direct impacts of these violations on the Sikh community in […]

Sikh Federation of Australia Calls for Review of Adani Group Agreements After US Indictment

December 3, 2024

27 November 2024 – In a written statement issued on 27 November 2024, the Sikh Federation of Australia has called for an immediate review of all agreements between the Australian Government and the Adani Group following the company’s recent indictment by US authorities. “The charges raise serious concerns about Adani’s business practices, including corruption and […]

Justice Kuldip Singh, Who Called Sikh Cremations “Worse Than Genocide,” Dies at 92

November 27, 2024

New Delhi, November 27, 2024 – Justice (retired) Kuldip Singh, the former judge of the Indian Supreme Court termed the extrajudicial killings and secret cremations of dead bodies of Sikhs during the mid-1980s-1990s in Punjab as “worse than genocide”, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the age of 92. Justice Singh’s comment about […]

Supreme Court Declines to Interfere in FIR Against Sumedh Saini in Balwant Singh Multani Murder Case

September 11, 2024

On September 10, 2024, the Supreme Court of India refused to interfere with a fresh First Information Report (FIR) against former Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Sumedh Saini in connection with the 1991 enforced disappearance and murder of Sikh youth and junior engineer Balwant Singh Multani.

India’s AFSPA and UAPA Not in Line with “International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights”: UN HRC

August 1, 2024

A press release issued by the United Nations India on 29th July 2024, it is said that the United Nations Human Rights Committee has published a series of findings about India after reviewing the country’s record during its latest session in Geneva.

Former DIG & DSP Get Jail Terms in 31 Years Old Fake Encounter Case

June 8, 2024

A Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court, presided over by Judge RK Gupta, in Mohali, yesterday (7 June 2024) sentenced two former officials of the Punjab police in a 31-year-old fake encounter extrajudicial murder case.

US State Department’s Human Rights Report Notes Social Media Blockings in Punjab

April 23, 2024

The US State Department has released its "2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: India". The report enlists various issues concerning human rights while citing instances of human rights abuses in India.

Extra Judicial Killing: After 31 years, CBI Court Jails Ex-Officer of Punjab Police

April 6, 2024

On 30 March 2024 in a 32-year-old case, a Special CBI court sentenced recently ex-SP Amarjit Singh to 10 years imprisonment for the abduction of Balwinder Singh of village Jhabal, Tarn Taran.

Police Crackdown on Sikh Activists Across Punjab Ahead of Gathering in Amritsar

March 17, 2024

Punjab police have launched a massive crackdown on Sikh activists ahead of Pathic Ekatarta (gathering) at Sri Amritsar today (17th of March).

Canada Must Condemn India’s Violent Crackdown Against Farmers: BCGC & OGC Write to Canadian Foreign Minister

February 27, 2024

British Columbia Gurdwaras Council (BCGC) has written a letter to the Canadian Foreign Minister (copy available with Sikh Siyasat News) to raise concerns regarding paramilitary troop mobilization by India at the East-Punjab-Haryana state boundaries and the alleged repression of farmer activists.

Subhkaran Singh (22) Died Fighting for Debt Waiver, Better Price; Family Debt of 10 Lakh Stands

February 23, 2024

A death underlines the small farmers’ struggle for fair income in a so-called Punjab of agricultural prosperity. Shubhkaran Singh, 22, leaves behind a family that had to sell off an acre of its 3.5-acre land to run the household and marry off its eldest daughter. He’s gone, while the loan waiver he fought for hasn’t come.

Youth Murdered in Offensive Firing by State Forces at Khanauri Barrier: Eyewitnesses

February 21, 2024

Farmer leader, Baldev Singh Sirsa, confirmed today that a 21-year old activist was murdered by police bullets at Khanauri today.

Sikh Message on International Human Rights Day (10 December 2023)

December 11, 2023

Sikhs worldwide have been urged to observe #BlackTurbanDay on 10 December 2023 to mark the 75th anniversary of one of the world's most ground breaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Mark 10 Dec as “Black Turban Day” to Oppose India’s Transnational Repression: Sikh Lawyer

December 7, 2023

A Sikh lawyer and human rights activist Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur has given a call to the global Sikh community to mark 10 December as Black Turban Day. Notably, 10th December marks the annual International Human Rights Day and the United Nations theme on this day for 2023 is “Freedom, Equality and Justice for All”.

Former R&AW Chief Samant Goel’s Name Reported in 128 Cases of Enforced Disappearances in Punjab: Ensaaf’s Dossier

November 3, 2023

Ensaaf has released its complete dossier on former Punjab police official Samant Kumar Goel, who- according to Ensaaf, bears responsibility for at least 127 disappearances and unlawful killings when he served as SSP during the 1980s and 1990s in Punjab.

1992 Fake Encounter Case: After 31 Years Cop Convicted for Framing False Records

October 28, 2023

A Mohali court on Friday (27 October) pronounced judgment in another 1992 fake encounter case and convicted one former police official for preparing false records.

Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in India Urgently Requires a Special Rapporteur: Sikh Groups Urge UN

October 17, 2023

Sikh representatives from across the globe will be holding a rally in Geneva outside the United Nations on Friday 13 October from 1-4pm.

Human Rights Defender Justice Ajit Singh Bains Passes Away at 99

February 12, 2022

Chandigarh: Former judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court and a veteran human rights defender Justice (Retd.) Ajit Singh Bains passed away yesterday (February 11, 2022). He was 99 years of age and was living in Chandigarh. Born in Bara Pind near Goraya in Jaladhar in 1922, he did his initial schooling from a local […]

31 Years After Enforced Disappearance Killing of A Sikh Youth, Cops Sentenced to 10 Years Imprisonment for Abduction

February 3, 2022

Chandigarh: A special CBI Court of Harinder K. Sidhu on 31st of January 2022 convicted former Inspector Major Singh, then SHO of police station Sadar, Tarn Taran for the kidnapping, abduction, illegal detention and disappearance of Santokh Singh in 1991. The convicted cop is sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with Rs 50,000 fine under Sect […]

Dal Khalsa Dedicates 72nd Anniversary of Human Rights Day to Farmers and Political Prisoners

December 13, 2020

Dal Khalsa has dedicated this year’s World Human Rights Day (WHRD) to the rights of farmers and political prisoners from Kashmir to Punjab to central India.

AULReP Stands in Solidarity with Kisaans (Farmers) and Workers in Punjab and India

December 12, 2020

Alberta Union of Labour Relations Professionals (AULReP) firmly express its solidarity with the over 250 million kisaans (farmers) and workers who have been on strike and have taken various peaceful actions in India against the Government of India's capitalist reforms. AULReP also firmly condemns the violent repression of kisaans, workers, and trade unionists in India by the Indian government and its armed forces.

Canadian Union of Postal Workers Support Indian Farmers Fight Against Draconian Laws

December 12, 2020

Farmers in India are rising to protest three new laws adopted in their country that have important ramifications for the average Indian farmer. Essentially, this set of bills eases restrictions on corporate interests like those of Monsanto and penalizes millions of small independent farmers in the process.

Farmers in India and the Fundamental Right to Protest: International Human Rights Day 2020

December 10, 2020

Weeks of protests by farmers from Punjab and Haryana intensified against three controversial farming laws which abolish Minimum Support Pricing (MSP) for farmers, led to a call for protestors to make their way to the national capital Delhi. On the 8th of December the protests had spread with farmers across India leading a country wide strike and shut down (band). Many of these poor and marginalised farmers, battled against the onset of winter amidst a world-wide pandemic travelling the 500km by foot, on tractors, scooters and other vehicles.

Australia’s Stop Adani Movement Stands in Solidarity with Protesting Punjabi & Indian Farmers

December 10, 2020

Farmers peaceful protest on the borders of Delhi has been catching attention and solidarity of the global community. Foreign officials and people's movements are expressing their solidarity and support for farmers who are calling for roll back of Indian government's new farm laws.

The Valiant – Jaswant Singh Khalra: New Book Launched

October 26, 2020

Partnership in Promoting Punjabi Art and Literature (PIPPAḶ) - a U.S. nonprofit formed to popularize Punjabi language and heritage amongst young generation launched the dual-language editions of its book on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra — for children and youth.

Amnesty International India Halts Its Work In India; Cites Reprisal From Government Of India

September 29, 2020

The complete freezing of Amnesty International India’s bank accounts by the Government of India which it came to know on 10 September 2020, brings all the work being done by the organization to a grinding halt. The organisation has been compelled to let go of staff in India and pause all its ongoing campaign and research work. This is latest in the incessant witch-hunt of human rights organizations by the Government of India over unfounded and motivated allegations, Amnesty International India said today.

Interim Bail for Sumedh Saini on Likelihood of Addition of Murder Clause in Balwant Singh Multani Case

June 15, 2020

Indian system took 29 years to register the first information report (FIR) against former Punjab cop Sumedh Saini in a case related to enforced disappearance of a Sikh youth named Balwant Singh Multani in 1991. But soon after registration of FIR Sumedi Saini twice got bail in the same case.

United Nations Under Secretary General Express Concerns on Increasing Hate Speech and Discrimination Against Minorities in India

May 19, 2020

United Nations Under Secretary General (USG) Adama Dieng who is also the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide has expressed his concerns over discrimination against minorities in India since the adoption of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Sikh Political Analyst Bhai Ajmer Singh on Case Against Sumedh Saini & Role of Indian Judiciary

May 15, 2020

Former Punjab Police chief Sumedh Saini is booked for enforced disappearance of Sikh youth Balwant Singh Multani.

Hold Officials Accountable for Excessive Use of Force, Ill-Treatment During COVID19 Lockdown: Coalition Against Torture

April 25, 2020

Alarmed by accounts of police violence and ill-treatment across India during the imposition of a nationwide lockdown on 25th March, a group of human rights defenders campaigning against custodial violence and torture in India has reminded the Government of India that human rights must be “protected and accountability ensured even in exceptional circumstances”.

SCI Decision To Send Gautam Navlakha and Anand Teltumbde To Jail is “Cruel and Disappointing”: Amnesty India

April 10, 2020

Amid the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Supreme Court of India’s order directing the arrest and imprisonment of two human rights defenders, Anand Teltumbde and Gautam Navlakha within a week, is disappointing.

Political Prisoners Should Be Among First Released in Pandemic Response, says UN rights chief

April 4, 2020

Political prisoners should be among first released in pandemic response, says United Nations Human Rights chief. Ms. Bachelet’s spokesperson, Rupert Colville urged States to release “every person detained without sufficient legal basis, including political prisoners, and those detained for critical, dissenting views”.

High Court Hears PIL of 8257 Missing and Extra-Judicially Killed in Fake Encounters in Punjab

March 10, 2020

A bench of Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court resumes hearing PIL of 8257 missing and extra-judicially killed persons in staged encounters in Punjab from 1984-1995.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Moves Indian Supreme Court Against CAA

March 4, 2020

The office of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has filed an intervention application in the Supreme Court against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Kashmir: Indian State Invoking UAPA Against Those Accessing Facebook, Twitter Through VPN/Proxy Servers

February 18, 2020

For the past seven months, Kashmir has been under a lockdown after the union government announced the scrapping of the Constitution's Article 370 and the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two Union Territories — Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

British MP Who Expressed Concerns About Kashmir Deported By India Without Explanation

February 18, 2020

British MP who was vocal on Kashmir issue was denied entry into India at IGI Airport in Delhi after her arrival on a valid visa. Reports say that the MP was deported back to Dubai from where she has come after her visa was revoked.

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