Indian Army

New Indian Army Chief Says Borders with China Not Settled Yet; Keeping Peace May Lead to Eventual Solution

Indian Army Chopper with Northern Army Commander on Board Crashes in Poonch Area of Kashmir

Indian Security Forces Resorting To Torture In Kashmir Valley

Its’ Political Question, Not Law & Order Problem: Dal Khalsa Challenges Indian State’s Narrative on Punjab

Did Indian Army Chief Miss Mentioning “Internal Linkages” on Actual Terror in Punjab? [Op-Ed]

Statement of Indian Army Chief About Insurgency in Punjab and Double Standards of the State System [Letter to the Editor]

FSO Condemns Indian Army Chief Bipin Rawat’s Statement Advocating “Early Action” in Punjab

Indian Army Chief Advocates “Early Action” Against Sikhs in Punjab

More Indian Soldiers Killed by Themselves Than by ‘Others’

SGPC Seeks Return of Manuscripts and Literature Looted by Indian Army from Sikh Reference Library

Labour MPs Ask Theresa May to Release Secret Files on British Role in June 1984 Indian Army Attack on Darbar Sahib

UK Role in Indian Army’s Attack on Darbar Sahib: Call for Independent Public Inquiry Intensifies After FoI Verdict

UK FOI Judge Orders Declassification of Secret Documents Disclosing British Involvement in June 1984 Indian Army Attack on Sikhs

Real Reasons Behind Indian Army’s Attack on Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) in June 1984

Sikh Youth Outraged After Indian Army Asks Him to Remove Turban

SGPC Decides to Shift Sikh Reference Library Outside Darbar Sahib Complex

Bloody Sunday: 12 Militants, 3 Indian Soldiers & 4 Civilians Killed; Hospitals Flooded With Injured Civilians

Modi Government Implementing Long Aspired ‘Hindutva’ Agenda of Politicising Indian Armed Forces

Indian Army Facing ‘Financial Crunch’, Majority Equipment Of ‘Vintage Category’, Says Army Official

UK Defends Secrecy Over Documents Related To June 1984 Attack On Darbar Sahib

British Tribunal to hear FOI Request Seeking Disclosure of Secret Documents on June 1984 Indian Army Attack on Sikhs

No Justice Yet For Kunan Poshpora Rapes, Says Amnesty International India

Shopian Killings: India’s Top Court Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Indian Army Official

3 Indian Army Personnel Fall From Chopper During Security Drill

SGPC Renovates Headquarter, Preserves Bullet Marks From June 1984 Attack

Kashmir Witnesses Bandh On ‘Black Day’ Marking Indian Troops Arrival In Kashmir Valley

Remembering Martyrs: Panthic Groups Praised Bhai Sukha & Bhai Jinda For Their Courageous Acts

After Withdrawing From Dokam Indian Army Chief Talks Of Two Front War

Malegaon Blast: Accuse Lt Col Shrikant Purohit Hatched Army ‘Mole’ Theory To Get Bail From SCI

Doklam Standoff: India Withdraw’s Its Troops, No Word On China’s Road Building Status

Dera Sauda Sirsa Headquarter Cordoned Off By The Indian Army, No Plan To Enter The Premises

Guru Granth Sahib Forced Removed From Gurdwara Dangmaar Sahib By Sikkim Govt

Kashmiri Militant Leader Yasin Itoo Killed In An Encounter With Indian Security Forces

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Indian Army

The Untold Story of Human Shields of Behla Encounter | Exclusive on International Human Rights Day

December 10, 2025

On International Human Rights Day 2026, the Sikh Siyasat presents this exclusive documentary narrating the hereto untold story of those survivors who were used as "human shields" during the 1992 encounter between Sikh kharkus and the Punjab police, BSF and other Indian forces.

Changing Situation in South Asia and the Sikhs: Exclusive Interview with Bhai Mandhir Singh

June 9, 2025

In light of the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape in South Asia—particularly the shifting security architecture between India and Pakistan, and China’s strategic backing of Pakistan in its recent military standoff with India—the Sikh community must critically reassess its position within the broader geostrategic framework of Punjab and India. These developments carry profound implications for Punjab, as seen in the recent aerial clashes between Indian and Pakistani forces, which effectively turned Punjab into a live testing ground for advanced military technologies and real-time combat operations.

The Untold Story of Dhami Faujis – Exclusive Interview with a former Sikh Soldier of Indian Army

June 4, 2025

Sikh Siyasat exclusively talked to S. Baljinder Singh (village Mandwala, district Faridkot) to know the story of Dharmi Faujis who had left their barracks after Teeja Ghallu-ghara. Watch this video and share with others.

Analyzing What the India-Pakistan Clash Means for Punjab, Sikhs & South Asia

May 23, 2025

Punjab and Kashmir—on both sides of the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control—became battlegrounds during the recent clashes between the two nuclear-armed South Asian rivals Pakistan has claimed that the Indian Army launched a missile targeting Nankana Sahib, which, according to them, was successfully intercepted by Pakistani forces.

Analysing India-Pakistan Air Combat After Pahalgam: Exclusive Interview

May 15, 2025

In this insightful interview, Bhai Mandhir Singh offers a deep Sikh perspective on the recent India-Pakistan air combat triggered by the Pahalgam incident. While the guns may have fallen silent with the ceasefire, the underlying tensions that have long fueled conflict in South Asia remain unresolved.

India Holds Indus Water Treaty in Abeyance: Relevant Factors That Will Decide What’s Next

May 10, 2025

After Pahalgam shooting that claimed 26 innocent lives, the Government of India announced to "hold in abeyance" the Indus Water Treaty accusing Pakistan for the Pahalgam incident.

Blue Star Over Patiala: (Special Article by Mallika Kaur)

October 12, 2020

With India’s paramilitary in Amritsar for the 32nd anniversary of Indian Army's attack on Darbar Sahib and other Sikh Gurdwaras, survivors 200 km away challenge the prevailing narrative.

New Indian Army Chief Says Borders with China Not Settled Yet; Keeping Peace May Lead to Eventual Solution

January 2, 2020

New Indian Army chief M. M. Naravane on Wednesday said that the Indian State's border with China were not settled yet. He said with China, the Indian state has "Line of Actual Control" (LoAC). He hoped that maintaining peace and tranquility along India's border with China will lead to an "eventual solution" to the boundary dispute.

Indian Army Chopper with Northern Army Commander on Board Crashes in Poonch Area of Kashmir

October 24, 2019

As per reports an Indian Army helicopter crashed in Jammu and Kashmir. The crash took place in Poonch district on Thursday, when Northern Army commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh was on board.

Indian Security Forces Resorting To Torture In Kashmir Valley

August 30, 2019

It seems like the apprehensions made by various Human Rights organisations around the globe on the current grim and hostile situation in Kashmir have begun to manifest into reality.

Its’ Political Question, Not Law & Order Problem: Dal Khalsa Challenges Indian State’s Narrative on Punjab

November 16, 2018

Joining issue with Indian army chief Bipin Rawat regarding his statement on “attempts” to revive insurgency in Punjab through “external linkages”, the Dal Khalsa said the army chief has overlooked Maur bomb blast case that has internal linkages having roots in dera Sirsa.

Did Indian Army Chief Miss Mentioning “Internal Linkages” on Actual Terror in Punjab? [Op-Ed]

November 14, 2018

Recently at a seminar in Delhi Army chief General Bipin Rawat said that attempts were being made through “external linkages” to “revive insurgency” in Punjab. “Let us not think that Punjab (situation) is over. We cannot close our eyes to what is happening in Punjab. And, if we do not take early action now, it will be too late” he said. Former UP DGP Parkash Singh also echoed General’s observation. Within 10 days, the General underlined this “external” element for the third time, stating “While outsiders will attempt to revive militancy, the people, are very strong, will not allow it,” while speaking at an army function in Pathankot on November 12.

Statement of Indian Army Chief About Insurgency in Punjab and Double Standards of the State System [Letter to the Editor]

November 9, 2018

Over the years we have always seen the double standards of justice system in India. The ruling Governments, security agencies, police etc. are very quick to charge, arrest and punish the persons belonging to minorities, even kill them and their family members in fake encounters but strangely the same Governments, security agencies, police etc. act dumb and blind when it comes to punish the guilty Hindutava forces.

FSO Condemns Indian Army Chief Bipin Rawat’s Statement Advocating “Early Action” in Punjab

November 5, 2018

An umbrella body of various pro-freedom Sikh groups in England, the Federation of Sikh Organisation (FSO) has strongly condemned Indian Army chief Bipin Rawat's statement advocating "early action" against Sikhs in Punjab.

Indian Army Chief Advocates “Early Action” Against Sikhs in Punjab

November 3, 2018

According to reports in Indian media Indian Army chief Bipin Rawat today advocated early action in Punjab. He reportedly said that attempts are being made through "external linkages" to "revive insurgency" in Punjab and if early action is not taken, it will be too late.

More Indian Soldiers Killed by Themselves Than by ‘Others’

August 17, 2018

More soldiers of India's forces have been killed by themselves than by anyone else. It is learnt from media reports that a total of 437 armed force personnel have committed suicide in the last four years against 237 killed during "combat operations" which include cross border firing and even aircraft crash.

SGPC Seeks Return of Manuscripts and Literature Looted by Indian Army from Sikh Reference Library

July 9, 2018

SGPC on Sunday demanded return of rare manuscripts and literature looted by the Indian Army from the Sikh Reference Library during June 1984 army attack on Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

Labour MPs Ask Theresa May to Release Secret Files on British Role in June 1984 Indian Army Attack on Darbar Sahib

June 20, 2018

British Labour MPs are calling on their Government to immediately release Cabinet Office files on the “1984 Amritsar Massacre” (Ghallughara June 1984), following a judge’s decision to declassify the secret papers.

UK Role in Indian Army’s Attack on Darbar Sahib: Call for Independent Public Inquiry Intensifies After FoI Verdict

June 13, 2018

Judge Murray Shanks, who presided over a three-day hearing in London in March has ordered the Cabinet Office that it must declassify secret papers about the Amritsar massacre in June 1984.

UK FOI Judge Orders Declassification of Secret Documents Disclosing British Involvement in June 1984 Indian Army Attack on Sikhs

June 12, 2018

A UK judge has reportedly ordered the declassification of documents related to British involvement in Indian Army's attack on Darbar Sahib in June 1984.

Real Reasons Behind Indian Army’s Attack on Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) in June 1984

June 10, 2018

A Ghallughara Yadgari Samagam (Holocaust Remembrance Event) was held at Bhawanigarh on June 2, 2018.

Sikh Youth Outraged After Indian Army Asks Him to Remove Turban

June 3, 2018

In an embarrassment to the Indian Army, a Sikh student from Shopian district was asked by army to remove his turban at a check post at Bahibagh in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district where the army camp of 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) is located.

SGPC Decides to Shift Sikh Reference Library Outside Darbar Sahib Complex

April 21, 2018

The Committee has decided to shift the Sikh Reference Library outside the Darbar Sahib complex as it gave nod for the construction of a new building for the library near Bhai Gurdas Hall.

Bloody Sunday: 12 Militants, 3 Indian Soldiers & 4 Civilians Killed; Hospitals Flooded With Injured Civilians

April 2, 2018

Termed as one of the bloodiest day of this year, 12 Kashmiri militants were killed in three separate gun battle with the Indian army soldiers in Draggad and Kachdora villages in Shopian district

Modi Government Implementing Long Aspired ‘Hindutva’ Agenda of Politicising Indian Armed Forces

March 26, 2018

In a sign of the times, K.K. Sharma, director general of the Border Security Force, attended a public meeting organised by an affiliate of the fountain head of the 'pro-hindutva' politics

Indian Army Facing ‘Financial Crunch’, Majority Equipment Of ‘Vintage Category’, Says Army Official

March 14, 2018

A couple of months back the Indian Army Chief Gen V.K Singh in a statement had said that a 'two-frontal' conflict (on both western and eastern borders) is a reality,

UK Defends Secrecy Over Documents Related To June 1984 Attack On Darbar Sahib

March 7, 2018

During the first day of the three-days proceedings at the First-tier tribunal, it seemed that the United Kingdom was trying tooth and nail to suppress and protect the documents

British Tribunal to hear FOI Request Seeking Disclosure of Secret Documents on June 1984 Indian Army Attack on Sikhs

March 5, 2018

A British tribunal will rule on a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for classified UK Cabinet Office files that are believed to hold information on Britain’s involvement

No Justice Yet For Kunan Poshpora Rapes, Says Amnesty International India

February 28, 2018

On the 27th anniversary of the rapes of dozens of women in the towns of Kunan and Poshpora, Jammu and Kashmir, in 1991, allegedly by Indian army personnel,

Shopian Killings: India’s Top Court Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Indian Army Official

February 12, 2018

The Supreme Court of India (SCI) here on Monday reportedly stayed all criminal proceedings in connection with an FIR registered by the Jammu and Kashmir

3 Indian Army Personnel Fall From Chopper During Security Drill

January 11, 2018

It is reported by the media sources that Three Army personnel were injured during a security drill at the Army’s parade ground in New Delhi.

SGPC Renovates Headquarter, Preserves Bullet Marks From June 1984 Attack

November 3, 2017

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) in its first renovation of its headquarter building ever since the Indian Army's invasion

Kashmir Witnesses Bandh On ‘Black Day’ Marking Indian Troops Arrival In Kashmir Valley

October 28, 2017

As per the media reports the Kashmir valley here on Friday observed a total shut down of business, markets, schools, colleges, and transport and mourned the

Remembering Martyrs: Panthic Groups Praised Bhai Sukha & Bhai Jinda For Their Courageous Acts

October 9, 2017

The SGPC, Dal Khalsa and other Sikh groups paid rich tributes to Bhai Harjinder Singh Jinda and Sukhdev Singh Sukha who were hanged on 9 Oct 1992 for executing

After Withdrawing From Dokam Indian Army Chief Talks Of Two Front War

September 7, 2017

After withdrawal of troops from the Doklam standoff with China, the Indian Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat talks of two front war.

Malegaon Blast: Accuse Lt Col Shrikant Purohit Hatched Army ‘Mole’ Theory To Get Bail From SCI

September 1, 2017

Malegaon blast accused Lt Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit, who was granted bail by the Supreme Court of India in the 2008 Malegaon blast case after nine years

Doklam Standoff: India Withdraw’s Its Troops, No Word On China’s Road Building Status

August 28, 2017

It is learned from the media reports that India here today has agreed with China as per an “expeditious disengagement”to pull back its troops after a two

Dera Sauda Sirsa Headquarter Cordoned Off By The Indian Army, No Plan To Enter The Premises

August 26, 2017

As per the media reports a large number of Indian Army troops along with state police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnels have cordoned of the Sirsa

Guru Granth Sahib Forced Removed From Gurdwara Dangmaar Sahib By Sikkim Govt

August 23, 2017

As per the media reports the local Municipal authorities on Monday forced evacuated Gurdwara Dangmaar Sahib and piled up all the belongings of the Gurughar

Kashmiri Militant Leader Yasin Itoo Killed In An Encounter With Indian Security Forces

August 14, 2017

As per the media reports three Hizbul-Mujahidin affiliated Kashmiri militants along Yasin Itoo stated to be the successor of Burhan Wani were killed in an

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