Sikh Martyrs

Appeal to the Sikh panth to jointly observe the martyrdom day of Bhai Dilawar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib

Sikh bodies pays tributes to 13 martyrs of 1978 episode

On Indian media’s coverage criticizing Akal Takhat honoring Sikh martyrs

Why Indian media outcries at Akal Takhat honoring national Sikh martyrs?

Akal Takht, Sikh groups paid tributes to Bhai Kehar Singh, Bhai Satwant Singh

Bhai Satwant Singh & Kehar Singh to be remembered at Akal Takhat & Village Agwan

Shaheed Jathedar Gurdev Singh Kaunke – brief biographical note

Bhai Beant Singh’s martyrdom day observed at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib

Third extended edition of June 1984 Martyrs’ directory released

Bhai Dilawar Singh National martyr and Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana Living martyr: Akal Takhat; Sikh bodies declare extensive protest plan

SGPC’s committee submits report for construction of memorial for Ghallughara June 1984

The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur: A Sikh Thanksgiving – by Dr. Satpal Singh

Khalra Centre for Human Rights Defenders inaugurated in Delhi

… and some – like Jinda Sukha, chant freedom slogans at the top of their voices

Sikh bodies constitute 1984 memorial panel

Shiromani Committee agrees to setup martyrs’ memorial

25 years of Saka Nakodar: Sikh bodies demanded action against culprits

Bhai Sukha-Jinda to be remembered on 10th October

Install portrait of Bhai Dilawar Singh at Sikh Central Museum, Dal Khalsa urges Akal Takht, SGPC

Dal Khalsa vows to take the memorial issue to its logical conclusion

Memorial March Issue: Court to decide on June 4

Panch Pardhani to SGPC: Open “Martyrs gallery” by 6 June

DC had asked police to take action against display of potraits of Sikh Martyrs

Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale furthered the legacy of Baba Banda Singh: Panch Pardhani

Panch Pardhani conducted Dharmik Diwans on Shaheedi Sabha at Fatehgarh Sahib

Sikhs should light the candles in the memory of Sikh martyrs

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Sikh Martyrs

UK Sikh sangat to observe martyrdom day of Bhai Sukha-Jinda on 13th October at Derby

October 5, 2013

Derby, United Kingdom (October 05, 2013): According to information sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by the Sikh Federation UK, the UK Sikhs shall be observing martyrdom day of Bhai Sukhdev Singh Sukha and Bhai Harjinder Singh Jinda on 13 October, 2013. According to information a Shaheedi Samagm is going to be held at […]

Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara send thanks to the Sikh Sangat

September 2, 2013

New Delhi, India (September 02, 2013): According to information sent by Manpreet Singh from Delhi, Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara has extended thanks to the Sikh Sangat for observing the martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhai Dilawar Singh at Akal Takhat Sahib on August 31, 2013. Bhai Hawara reportedly thanked to all Sikh organizations and the Sikh […]

Sikh Martyr Bhai Dilawar Singh remembered on martyrdom day at Akal Takht Sahib

August 31, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (August 31, 2013): Commemorating the 18th death anniversary of Bhai Dilawar Singh an assassin of late Chief Minister of Punjab, the Sikh groups fired a salvo against the Central government for its proposed move to release the postal stamp in memory of late Congress leader Beant Singh.

Appeal to the Sikh panth to jointly observe the martyrdom day of Bhai Dilawar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib

August 25, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (July 28, 2013): Various Sikh organization and personalities have issued appeals to the Sikh masses to observe the martyrdom day of Shaheed Dilawar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib on 31 August.

Sikh bodies pays tributes to 13 martyrs of 1978 episode

April 13, 2013

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (April 13, 2013): Paying glowing tributes to the martyrs of 1978 episode in which 13 Sikhs laid down their lives while protesting peacefully against blasphemous acts of Nirankari cult in Amritsar on this day, the Dal Khalsa on Saturday urged the youth to remain guarded and united to foil their nefarious designs of enemy's agencies that are hatching conspiracies to divide us on religious lines.

On Indian media’s coverage criticizing Akal Takhat honoring Sikh martyrs

January 12, 2013

January 6th (2013) was Shaheedi Day of Bhai Satwant Singh and Bhai Kehar Singh. As usual the family relatives of these martyrs were honoured by Akal Takhat Jathedar. But the Indian Media reacted and made headlines of this thing in very negative way.

Why Indian media outcries at Akal Takhat honoring national Sikh martyrs?

January 8, 2013

On January 06, 2013 Bhai Kehar Singh and Bhai Satwant Singh were remembered by the Sikh nation on their martyrdom day. Akal Takhat Sahib, Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) and Sikh sangat observed their martyrdom day by organizing a function at Gurudwara Jhanda-Bunga Sahib near Sri Akal Takhat for three days.

Akal Takht, Sikh groups paid tributes to Bhai Kehar Singh, Bhai Satwant Singh

January 6, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (January 06, 2012): To mark the 24th martyrdom day of Bhai Satwant Singh and Bhai Kehar Singh, Jathedar of the Akal Takht bestowed honour on the near and dear ones of both the martyrs at Golden Temple today. Notably, both were hanged on this day 24 years ago for assassinating the then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who ordered army attack on Darbar Sahib in June 1984.

Bhai Satwant Singh & Kehar Singh to be remembered at Akal Takhat & Village Agwan

January 6, 2013

Amritsar/Gurdaspur, Punjab (January 06, 2012):It is learnt that the Sikh nation shall be remembering Shaheed Satwant Singh and Shaheed Kehar Singh on their martyrdom day on January 06. Due were sentenced to death in Indira Gandhi murder case by an Indian court and were executed by hanging on January 06, 1989.

Shaheed Jathedar Gurdev Singh Kaunke – brief biographical note

December 28, 2012

In the Jagraon District of Punjab is a very blessed village called Kaunke. The Master of Miri Piri, Sahib Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji blessed this village stating the diamonds would be born from this village. Guru Ji stated this when he rested at the village on his journey to the Sind region.

Bhai Beant Singh’s martyrdom day observed at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib

October 31, 2012

Amritsar, Punjab (October 31,2012): In an annual ceremony held at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib homage was paid to Shaheed Bhai Beant Singh. Bhai Beant Singh had punished Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi for ordering attack on various Sikh Gurudwaras, including Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar in June 1984.

Third extended edition of June 1984 Martyrs’ directory released

June 7, 2012

Amritsar (June 05, 2012): The Dal Khalsa has come out with the third update edition of the directory of martyrs, who laid down their lives defending the Akal Takht during the brutal assault by the India army in June, 1984. The release of the directory, this time significantly coincides with the commencement of the Kar Sewa by the Damdami Taksal to raise the memorial to these very martyrs.

Bhai Dilawar Singh National martyr and Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana Living martyr: Akal Takhat; Sikh bodies declare extensive protest plan

March 23, 2012

Sri Amritsar, Punjab (March 23, 2012): Sri Akal Takhat Sahib today declared Bhai Dilawar Singh as "National Martyr of the Sikh Nation", and Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana is awarded the title of "living martyr of the Sikh Nation". Five Jathedars have directed Punjab Chief Minister and Badal Dal Patron Parkash Singh Badal and Sukhbir Singh Badal (President of Badal Dal) and Avtar Singh Makkar President of Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee to meet President of India and seek release of Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana and convey sentiments of the Sikh nation to the Indian state.

SGPC’s committee submits report for construction of memorial for Ghallughara June 1984

December 2, 2011

Amritsar, Punjab (December 02, 2011): A committee constituted by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) is reported to have finalized the palace to build a memorial for attack on Darbar Sahib, Amritsar (also called the Golden Temple of Sri Amritsar) by Indian Army in June 1984, which was code-named by Indian State as "Operation Blue Star".

The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur: A Sikh Thanksgiving – by Dr. Satpal Singh

November 24, 2011

November 24, 2011 This Thanksgiving, I am doubly thankful. The day falls on the martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, who sacrificed his life for the protection of a people under brutal religious persecution. We cherish this principle in the United States today: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled […]

Khalra Centre for Human Rights Defenders inaugurated in Delhi

November 21, 2011

New Delhi, India (November 21, 2011): The Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) and the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) announced the inauguration of the Khalra Centre for Human Rights Defenders in New Delhi, which is named after legendary martyr of Human Rights - Jaswant Singh Khalra, during a conference held in collaboration with other human rights groups from across India on November 19th and 20th.

… and some – like Jinda Sukha, chant freedom slogans at the top of their voices

October 9, 2011

"Some collapse on the way, some walk up solemnly, and some - like Khalistan militants Jinda and Sukha in 1992 - chant freedom slogans at the top of their voices" - Ahmadullah (Hangman).

Sikh bodies constitute 1984 memorial panel

July 9, 2011

Jalandhar (July 08, 2011): Though once again welcoming the formation of the five-member panel by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parabandhak Committee (SGPC) to decide about space and shape of the June 1984 Memorial, the Panthic organisations on Friday claimed that the SGPC has done little in this regard — The panel was constituted on June 8 and was scheduled to submit its report on August 8 but is yet to hold a meeting.

Shiromani Committee agrees to setup martyrs’ memorial

June 6, 2011

Amritsar (June 06, 2011): The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandik Committee (SGPC) has agreed to set up a memorial to the memory of Sikh Martyrs of June 1984 attack on Sri Darbar Sahib, which marks the biggening of third holocaust of Sikh history.

25 years of Saka Nakodar: Sikh bodies demanded action against culprits

February 4, 2011

(February 04, 2011): Five Sikh bodies namely Khalsa Action Committee, Dal Khalsa, AISSF, SAD (Panch Pardani) and Sikh Students Federation today asked the Shiromani Akali Dal leadership to sack former DGP Izhar Alam and ex-SP Surjit Singh from the primary membership of the Shiromani Akali Dal as both were responsible for killings of 4 youths 25 years ago on this day.

Bhai Sukha-Jinda to be remembered on 10th October

September 26, 2010

Jandiala/Amritsar (September 26, 2010): Bhai Sukhdev Singh and Harjinder Singh, commonly known as Bhai Sukha-Jinda, shall be remembered on 10 October, 2010 at Village Gadhli, near Jandiala Guru in Amritsar District of Punjab. Duo were sentenced to death for assessinating former Army chief of India, Arun Vaidya, who headed the Indian Army in June 1984, when Sri Darbar Sahib (Amritsar), also known as the Golden Temple, was attacked by it.

Install portrait of Bhai Dilawar Singh at Sikh Central Museum, Dal Khalsa urges Akal Takht, SGPC

August 30, 2010

Hoshairpur (August 30, 2010): The Dal Khalsa on Monday asked the Akal Takht and the SGPC to install the portrait of Bhai Dilawar Singh at Sikh Central Museum, Amritsar on Aug 31st to commemorate his 15th martyrdom day.

Dal Khalsa vows to take the memorial issue to its logical conclusion

June 7, 2010

Amritsar (June 6, 2010): On the concluding day of its 72 hours sit-in protest held at outside the offices of SGPC in Darbar Sahib Complex, the Dal Khalsa vows to take the June 84 memorial issue to its logical conclusion.

Memorial March Issue: Court to decide on June 4

June 2, 2010

Chandigarh (June 02, 2010): The Punjab and Haryana High Court after hearing the arguments of counsel of Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) has issued a show cause notice to Punjab Government and adjourned the hearing of petition seeking judicial relief against police crackdown on Panch Pardhni to sabotage ‘Holocaust Memorial March’ till 4 June.

Panch Pardhani to SGPC: Open “Martyrs gallery” by 6 June

May 21, 2010

Jalandhar (May 21, 2010): SAD (Panch Pardhnai) led by Bhai Daljeet Singh, who is currently confined in Amritsar Jail, has demanded that “Martyrs’ Gallery” situated in Sri Akal Takht Sahib at Amritsar should be opened for Sikh Sangat.

DC had asked police to take action against display of potraits of Sikh Martyrs

May 15, 2010

Fatehgarh Sahib (May 14, 2010): As per an HT report, the Deputy Commissioner of Fatehgarh Sahib, Yashvir Mahajan said he had asked the police to take action against display of potraits of Martyrs of Third Sikh Holocause and Sikh Militant Movement.

Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale furthered the legacy of Baba Banda Singh: Panch Pardhani

May 14, 2010

Fatehgarh Sahib (February 14, 2010): Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani), an organization working democratically for the cause of sovereign Sikh state, has organized an exhibition of photos of Sikh martyrs of 20th century including Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

Panch Pardhani conducted Dharmik Diwans on Shaheedi Sabha at Fatehgarh Sahib

December 25, 2009

Fatehgarh Sahib (December 25, 2009): Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) conducted Dharmik Divans on intervening night between 24 and 25 December, 2009 at Fatehgarh Sahib during Shaheedi Jorh Mela.

Sikhs should light the candles in the memory of Sikh martyrs

October 30, 2009

Fatehgarh Sahib (October 30, 2009) Bhai Harpal Singh Cheema, General Secretary of Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) has appealed to the Sikh Nation to light three candles outside their houses to pay homage to three great martyrs of the Sikh Nation namely Shaheed Satwant Singh, Shaheed Beant Singh and Shaheed Kehar Singh.

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