June 1984 attack on Sikhs

Famous Gandhian & Former Vice President of India Krishan Kant had wished destruction of Amritsar in War with Pakistan in 1986

June 1984 Di Patarkari book exposes anti-Sikh role of Media in 1980s: Chanchal Manohar Singh

Journalist Karamjit Singh Chandigarh on “June 1984 Di Patarkari” book [VIDEO]

S. Ajmer Singh on New Book – Sant Bhindranwale De Ru B Ru June 1984 Di Pattarkari

Book on Journalism of 1984 to be released in Chandigarh on April 29

SGPC joins issue of files of 1984 attack with Harsimrat & Subramanian Swamy

Ghallughara June 1984: UK Sikh bodies to hold protest march in London on June 5

Trade with India too important for UK govt. to take up mass killing of Sikhs in 1984

UK: Tens of thousands call for action on anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984

Message to the Sikh Panth by Giani Gurbachan Singh on 6 June Ghallughara Day 2016

Ghallughara 1984 Shaheedi Samagam begins in Jammu; Thousands pay tributes to Sikh martyrs

Amritsar remains closed: Dal Khalsa leaders detained in party office by police

Clash in Darbar Sahib complex over sloganeering; 7 injurred; Around 25 youth detained by Police

Sikh Panth remembers Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other martyrs; Observes 31st anniversary of Ghallughara June 1984 at Akal Takhat Sahib

[Pictorial] Sikh Genocide June 1984 remembrance march by Sikh Youth of Punjab and Dal Khalsa

UK: Tens of thousands to call for action on anniversary of Sikh Genocide

Sant Bhindrawale is part of Sikh collective psyche, Sikhs won’t tolerate his disrespect: Dal Khalsa

Ghallughara June 1984: Baljeet Singh Khalsa’s book comprising eyewitness accounts released

Dal Khalsa, Sikh Youth of Punjab seeks support for Amritsar shut-down on June 6

#SikhGenocide84 Remembrance March and Freedom Rally in London on June 7

Amritsar shut down on June 6: Panthic groups lends support to Dal Khalsa call

Sikh bodies to hold Ghallughara (Sikh Genocide) remembrance march in Amritsar on 3 June

Genocide remembrance March on June 5 and Amritsar shutdown call on June 6: Dal Khalsa

Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK) to hold June 1984 Ghallughara remembrance march on June 7 in London

The Tragedy of 1984: Challenges for a Sikh Journalist

Filmmaker Mangal Dhillon announces Documentary on June 1984 army attack on Darbar Sahib

Bhagat Puran Singh Ji’s letter renouncing Padam Shree after Indian Army attack on Darbar Sahib

British government claim ‘no grounds’ for further inquiry on 1984 events in India

How Indian Media had prepared ground for June 1984 Indian Army attack on Darbar Sahib

Despite common trauma of June 1984 attack, Why the Sikh community was internally divided after Army Attack

Full text of Early Day Motion (EDM) in UK Parliament on 30th anniversary of the attack on Darbar Sahib

Motion in UK Parliament on 30th anniversary to commemorate the attack on Darbar Sahib

Human Rights NGOs Present Report on June 1984 Indian Army attack on Darbar Sahib to UNHRC

Pakistani Sikhs, including a large number of youth, in Lahore commemorate 1984 Indian Army’s attack on Darbar Sahib

Scottish Govt. confirms it’s demand for an independent public inquiry into UK involvement in the June 1984 Amritsar Massacre

Sikh bodies urge United Nations (UN) to set up probe tribunal for crimes committed by Indian forces in June 1984

SGPC to soon renovate Teja Singh Samundari Hall

May 29, 2016

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has decided to renovate Teja Singh Samundari Hall.

Sikh Genocide Remembrance March in Amritsar on June 3: Dal Khalsa

May 26, 2016

To commemorate the 32nd anniversary of "operation Blue Star", the Dal Khalsa will take out a Genocide Remembrance March on the streets of Amritsar on June 3- the day assault was launched.

Sikh Genocide Remembrance March on 3 June, Amritsar Bandh on 6th June: Dal Khalsa

May 23, 2016

Dal Khalsa today gave the call for Amritsar Bandh on June 6 to protest against the army assault on Darbar Sahib that resulted in killings of hundreds of innocent pilgrims and destruction of edifice of the Akal Takhat- the highest temporal seat and loot of invaluable manuscripts from Sikh reference library.

Famous Gandhian & Former Vice President of India Krishan Kant had wished destruction of Amritsar in War with Pakistan in 1986

May 21, 2016

Sikh Historian S. Ajmer Singh tells and incident where famous Gandhian and former Vice President of India Krishan Kant had wished destruction of Amritsar in War with Pakistan during debate with Gurdial Singh Sindhi in 1986.

June 1984 Di Patarkari book exposes anti-Sikh role of Media in 1980s: Chanchal Manohar Singh

May 7, 2016

Journalist Chanchal Manohar Singh shares his views on new book Sant Bhindranwale De Ru B Ru, June 1984 Di Patarkari. This video was recording during a book release function held at Kisan Bhawan, Chandigarh on April 29, 2016.

Journalist Karamjit Singh Chandigarh on “June 1984 Di Patarkari” book [VIDEO]

May 6, 2016

Senior (Retd.) Journalist S. Karamjeet Singh shares his views about book by senior journalist (UNI - Retd.) about role of Indian media during 1980s period in Punjab and June 1984 attack by Indian Army on Sikh Gurdwaras in June 1984.

S. Ajmer Singh on New Book – Sant Bhindranwale De Ru B Ru June 1984 Di Pattarkari

May 4, 2016

The Indian Army attack on the Darbar Sahib was an outcome of the nation building project switched into operation since the British rulers quit the Indian sub-continent, said known Sikh historian Ajmer Singh.

Book on Journalism of 1984 to be released in Chandigarh on April 29

April 28, 2016

A newly published book "SANT BHINDRANWALE DE RU-B-RU JUNE 84 DI PATARKARI” authored by senior journalist Jaspal Singh Sidhu would be released in a function to be organized on 29 April, 2016 at Kissan Bhawan at 10-30 am.

SGPC joins issue of files of 1984 attack with Harsimrat & Subramanian Swamy

April 27, 2016

SGPC has joined the issue of making public the official files of Indian government related to June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib, with BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy and Central food-processing minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal.

Ghallughara June 1984: UK Sikh bodies to hold protest march in London on June 5

April 18, 2016

Various Sikh organisations of UK will be holding an annual protest in London to mark the anniversary of June 1984 attack on Sikh Gurdwaras by Indian Army. The attack is considered to be third major Ghallughara (holocaust) of the Sikh history.

Trade with India too important for UK govt. to take up mass killing of Sikhs in 1984

July 12, 2015

London: The issue of UK’s assistance to Indian government during the 1984 army attack on Darbar Sahib is a much heated issued in UK Sikh circles. A detailed press release by Sikh Federation, analysing the situation, reads as follows: Lord Singh is rightly quick to issue a Press Release on his activities in the House of […]

UK: Tens of thousands call for action on anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984

June 8, 2015

London: Tens of thousands of Sikhs from across the UK today gathered in central London to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the June 1984 attack on the Sri Harmander Sahib Complex. T he event today showed solidarity with 82-year old Bapu Surat Singh, a US resident, under arrest in hospital in India for protesting by going […]

Message to the Sikh Panth by Giani Gurbachan Singh on 6 June Ghallughara Day 2016

June 8, 2015

This is audio recording of speech of Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh on 6 June, 2015 during a Shaheedi Samagam held in the memory of martyrs of Ghallughara June 1984.

Ghallughara 1984 Shaheedi Samagam begins in Jammu; Thousands pay tributes to Sikh martyrs

June 6, 2015

Jammu's Sikh sangat is observing martyrdom day of martyrs of Ghallughara (holocaust) June 1984. The Shaheedi Samagam reportedly begun in Simbal Camp Jammu at around 9 pm.

Amritsar remains closed: Dal Khalsa leaders detained in party office by police

June 6, 2015

Dal Khalsa thanked people of Amritsar for responding positively to its call for bandh. Kanwar Pal Singh in a statement said there was almost complete and peaceful shut down in the city and this was made possible by support and co-operation extended by people of all religion to their call.

Clash in Darbar Sahib complex over sloganeering; 7 injurred; Around 25 youth detained by Police

June 6, 2015

A clash reportedly took place between Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC)'s “task force” and a groups of Sikh youth who kept on raising slogans in the parikarma of Dabar Sahib. The clash reportedly took place in the afternoon.

Sikh Panth remembers Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other martyrs; Observes 31st anniversary of Ghallughara June 1984 at Akal Takhat Sahib

June 6, 2015

An annual “Shaheedi Samagam” was held at Akal Takhat Sahib today in the memory of Shaheed Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other great Sikh martyrs who had laid their lives during Indian Army's attack on Darbar Sahib in June 1984.

[Pictorial] Sikh Genocide June 1984 remembrance march by Sikh Youth of Punjab and Dal Khalsa

June 6, 2015

To carry forward the legacy of martyrs of June 1984, hundreds of Dal Khalsa youth activists carrying photographs of damaged Akal Takhat and Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale today marched on the lanes and streets of the holy city of Amritsar on the eve of attack on Darbar Sahib in 1984.

UK: Tens of thousands to call for action on anniversary of Sikh Genocide

June 6, 2015

Tens of thousands of Sikhs from across the UK will gather in central London on Sunday 7 June to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the June 1984 attack on the Sri Harmander Sahib Complex (often referred to as the Golden Temple Complex).

Sant Bhindrawale is part of Sikh collective psyche, Sikhs won’t tolerate his disrespect: Dal Khalsa

June 5, 2015

Ghallughara June 1984: Baljeet Singh Khalsa’s book comprising eyewitness accounts released

June 4, 2015

Sikh author and editor of Punjabi monthly magazine “Vanguard”, S. Baljeet Singh Khalsa, has released his recent book titled ‘Ghallughara June 1984’. The book was released ahead of 31st anniversary of June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib by Indian Army.

Dal Khalsa, Sikh Youth of Punjab seeks support for Amritsar shut-down on June 6

June 4, 2015

Sikh nationalist organizations, Dal Khalsa and Sikh Youth of Punjab, have launched a campaign to garner support for shutdown call for June 6, the 31st anniversary of ‘Ghallughara June 1984’.

#SikhGenocide84 Remembrance March and Freedom Rally in London on June 7

June 4, 2015

Sikh Organizations of UK, under the banner of Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK), will be holding Ghallughara Remembrance March and Freedom Rally in London on Sunday June 07, 2015 to commemorate anniversary of June 1984 Indian Army attack on Darbar Sahib.

Amritsar shut down on June 6: Panthic groups lends support to Dal Khalsa call

June 1, 2015

Giving a call for Amritsar shut down on June 6 to mark army attack on Darbar Sahib 31 years ago, the Dal Khalsa today launched a public campaign to create awareness about their objective and mobilize support in their favour.

Sikh bodies to hold Ghallughara (Sikh Genocide) remembrance march in Amritsar on 3 June

May 26, 2015

Sikh Youth Federation Bhindranwale (SYFB) and Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) have announced to hold ‘Ghallughara Remembrance March’ on June 3 in Amritsar. SYFB president Bhai Gurjinder Singh told Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) that the march will commence from Gurudwara Sri Santokhsar Sahib on June 3 at 5pm.

Genocide remembrance March on June 5 and Amritsar shutdown call on June 6: Dal Khalsa

May 24, 2015

In the remembrance of thousands of pilgrims and Sikh fighters who were martyred during the army attack on Darbar Sahib in June 1984, the Dal Khalsa has resolved to undertake a Genocide Remembrance Parade on June 5 and complete shutdown in the city of Amritsar on June 6.

Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK) to hold June 1984 Ghallughara remembrance march on June 7 in London

May 7, 2015

Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK) recently held a meeting and resolved to marks the anniversary of June 1984 Ghallughara by holding a Genocide remembrance march on June 7 in London. The meeting was reportedly held at Gurudwara Guru Nanak, Smethwick in London.

The Tragedy of 1984: Challenges for a Sikh Journalist

March 16, 2015

It is nearly three decades since the tragedy of June 1984 which engulfed the entire Sikh community in India. As a ‘critical event,’ it is now part of Sikh memory and history. It also remains a searing throb in India’s political history, a stinging blemish on Mrs Indira Gandhi’s statesmanship as the prime minister of India.

Filmmaker Mangal Dhillon announces Documentary on June 1984 army attack on Darbar Sahib

March 4, 2015

Punjabi film-maker Mangal Dhillon has announced to make a documentary on June 1984 army attack on Darbar Sahib (Harmandar Sahib) Amritsar.

Bhagat Puran Singh Ji’s letter renouncing Padam Shree after Indian Army attack on Darbar Sahib

February 3, 2015

Sending the armed forces into Sri Darbar Sahib for military action has already produced countless painful results. As a result of this army action the Sikh world has been deeply hurt. You have seen how painful has been the effect of this army action on the Darshani Deodhi and the building of Sri Akal Takhat.

British government claim ‘no grounds’ for further inquiry on 1984 events in India

October 25, 2014

London, United Kingdom: The British minister of state responsible for relations with India, Hugo Swire MP, has written to the NUJ's general secretary to reject calls for further investigations of possible UK involvement in the Indian operation at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar 1984.

How Indian Media had prepared ground for June 1984 Indian Army attack on Darbar Sahib

July 4, 2014

To mark 30th anniversary of 3rd Ghallughara (Third Sikh Holocaust) Sikh Siyasat held a series of talkshows. An attempt was made to discuss various aspects related to June 1984 Indian Army attack on Darbar Sahib.

Despite common trauma of June 1984 attack, Why the Sikh community was internally divided after Army Attack

July 2, 2014

Sikh historian S. Ajmer Singh, in a talk with Parmjeet Singh, discussed that why the Sikhs were internally divided after the army attack of June 1984, despite sharing common pain? Why the (so-called) “educated” section of Sikhs was unable to understand nature of events of June 1984 as per Sikh tradition. Why such sections were not able to develop any view-point independent of the view-point propagated by the Indian State.

Full text of Early Day Motion (EDM) in UK Parliament on 30th anniversary of the attack on Darbar Sahib

June 24, 2014

That this House commemorates with deep sadness the 30th anniversary of the attack in June 1984 by Indian armed forces on the Harmindir Sahib, the Golden Temple at Amritsar; expresses its condolences to the families and friends of all those who were killed and injured in this massacre and condemns this desecration of the holiest site of the Sikh religion [...]

Motion in UK Parliament on 30th anniversary to commemorate the attack on Darbar Sahib

June 24, 2014

Last week the Sikh Federation (UK) organised a 30th anniversary event in the UK Parliament to commemorate the attack on Sri Harmander Sahib. In anticipation of the event an Early Day Motion (EDM) was tabled in relation to the 30th anniversary and calling for an independent public judge-led inquiry.

Human Rights NGOs Present Report on June 1984 Indian Army attack on Darbar Sahib to UNHRC

June 24, 2014

According to a press release (dt. June 21, 2014) by Sikhs For Justice (SJF), [d]uring the 26th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the US based human rights NGO’s presented a report and statement about the June 1984 military invasion of and massacre at Golden Temple. The report was tabled during Council's session on "Interactive Dialogue On International Solidarity".

Pakistani Sikhs, including a large number of youth, in Lahore commemorate 1984 Indian Army’s attack on Darbar Sahib

June 20, 2014

Hundreds of Sikhs participated in a peaceful protest here last week on June 6 in front of the Punjab Assembly to commemorate the 1984 Indian Army’s attack on the Golden Temple in Amritsar. They came from across Pakistan: Nankana Sahib, Narowal, Peshawar, and from the Sindh province. Gopal Singh Chawla, Chairman of the Punjabi Sikh Sangat, organized the protest to unite Sikhs in Pakistan in condemning and educating on what happened to Sikhs in June 1984

Scottish Govt. confirms it’s demand for an independent public inquiry into UK involvement in the June 1984 Amritsar Massacre

June 14, 2014

The Sikh Federation (UK) which is leading the campaign for an independent public inquiry has welcomed the External Affairs Minister’s ‘absolute commitment to the Sikh community’ in the Scottish Parliament earlier this week that the Scottish Government ‘will continue—to repeat its calls for the UK Government to conduct an independent, fair and transparent inquiry.’

Sikh bodies urge United Nations (UN) to set up probe tribunal for crimes committed by Indian forces in June 1984

June 11, 2014

New York, United States (June 11, 2014): It is learnt that six Sikh organizations have submitted a complaint to United Nations' human rights body seeking a tribunal to investigate crimes committed by the Indian government during June 1984 army attack on Darbar Sahib and other Sikh Gurdwaras. They have also urged the UN to condemn the army attack.

Ten Thousand Pairs of Shoes

June 10, 2014

Thirty years have passed since journalists were cut off from Punjab, and Punjab from the world. In June of each year, Sikhs throng to gurudwaras to observe one of the most significant of their religious holidays. On this day, when even the less observant find their way to gurudwaras, the Indian Army attacked Darbar Sahib—the Golden Temple, the Sikh Vatican —and dozens of other gurudwaras across the state.

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