Sikh News UK

Sikh Organizations Condemn RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s “Secret Visit” to London Gurdwara

Government Faces Pressure Over ‘Wall of Silence’ on Anti-Sikh Hate Crimes Following Tragic Murder in West London

Analyzing Situation of Sikhs in UK after Henry Nowak’s Tragic Death | Xenophobia Against Sikhs in UK

Sikh Federation (UK) Demands Life Sentence for John Ashby in Religiously Aggravated Rape of Walsall Sikh Woman

Sikh Federation (UK) Demands Government Action on Anti-Sikh Hate Following Guilty Plea in Walsall Assault Case

Canadian PM Mark Carney Should Address Transnational Repression During India Visit: Diaspora Sikh Body

Crown Court Acquits Three in Landmark Case Affirming Sikh Religious Protocols

UK Sikh Gurdwaras Can Have K-plaques: Sikh Federation UK Welcomes Charity Commission’s Decision

UK Report on India’s Transnational Repression | Dabinderjit Singh on Sikh Diaspora Concerns in UK

UK Parliamentary Report Flags India’s Role in Transnational Repression, Sikh Federation UK Decries Government Silence

Sikh Group Renews Call for Inquest into Suspicious Death of Sikh Activist in UK

APPG for British Sikhs Marks 20 Years, Calls for Government Action on Key Issues

UK Gurdwaras Launch Alliance to Address Sikh Concerns

Keir Starmer under pressure to make formal apology for Jallianwala Bagh massacre

Sikh Federation (UK) Urges Global Action Against India Following Canada’s Fresh Revelations

UK Parliamentarians To Be Briefed On Transnational Repression And Foreign Interference: Sikh Federation International

Sikh Bodies of US, Canada, UK, EU & AU Announce Formation of Sikh Federation International

Derby City Council Passes Resolution on 1984 Attacks on Sikhs in India

With US Indictment Indian Government Caught Red-Handed: Sikh Federation UK

Sikh Federation UK Criticizes British Govt’s ‘Neglect’ on Threat to Sikhs in UK As New Evidence Emerges from US

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

Rishi Sunak Playing Dangerous Politics by Demonizing Sikhs to Appease India: Sikh Federation UK

Over 200 Sikh Organisations Want Boris Johnson To Sack Priti Patel

Sikh Federation (UK) Terms Report of Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities As Disappointing and Whitewash

Jagtar Singh Johal Gets Bail in Baghapurana (Moga) Case After 3 Years

Kissan Lobby Report: Parliamentary Group to Write to UK Foreign Secretary about Punjab Farmer Rights and the Wider Political Ramifications

MLI Report Parrots Indian Narratives on Khalistan: World Sikh Organisation

OGC Statement on Ongoing Attempts to Malign the Sikh Sangarsh for Khalistan

Macdonald-Laurier Institute’ Paper on Khalistan Contains Conclusory Statements & Allegations Without Substantiation: Scholars [Open Letter]

Jagtar Singh Jaggi’s Bail Plea Dismissed in Amit Arora Case

Sikh Group urges British PM to tackle Modi on India’s purported Self Determination ‘Opt-out’

Instagram And Facebook Blocked #Sikh – Was It Really A Mistake?

World Sikh Parliament Condemns Grotesque Attack on Derby Gurdwara

Sikh Federation (UK) Condemns Attack On Sikh Gurdwara Sahib In Derby

Man Arrested for Attack on Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara Sahib in Derby

WSP Expresses Solidarity with Sikh Medical Professionals Serving in Frontlines During COVID19 Crisis

Gurdwaras and Sikh Organisations Reject UK Government’s Places of Worship Task Force

SCI Summarily Dismisses Review Petition Against Jail Transfer of Jagtar Singh Johal and Others

Scottish Government and New Legislation Recognises “Sikhs” as an Ethnic Group for the Census 2021; Legal Action to Continue: Sikh Federation UK

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Sikh News UK

Sikh Organizations Condemn RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s “Secret Visit” to London Gurdwara

September 7, 2026

Sikh organizations in the UK have condemned the Mohan Bhagwat London Gurdwara Visit, criticizing the private nature of the meeting at Khalsa Jatha British Isles Gurdwara and calling for transparency, accountability, and an explanation from trustees.

Government Faces Pressure Over ‘Wall of Silence’ on Anti-Sikh Hate Crimes Following Tragic Murder in West London

July 15, 2026

UK Sikhs are lobbying MPs in Parliament to demand immediate government action against a massive spike in Anti-Sikh hate crimes, a movement accelerated by the tragic fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old Sikh mother in west London.

Analyzing Situation of Sikhs in UK after Henry Nowak’s Tragic Death | Xenophobia Against Sikhs in UK

June 15, 2026

The tragic death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak has been unequivocally condemned by Sikh leaders, lawmakers, and the broader Sikh world in the UK. Despite this united stance, the broader community has faced unwarranted targeting and backlash due to the background of the accused, who happened to be a Sikh.

Sikh Federation (UK) Demands Life Sentence for John Ashby in Religiously Aggravated Rape of Walsall Sikh Woman

April 24, 2026

As John Ashby faces sentencing at Birmingham Crown Court for the religiously aggravated rape of a Sikh woman in Walsall, the Sikh Federation (UK) is urging the judge to show no leniency for the horrific and racially motivated attack.

Sikh Federation (UK) Demands Government Action on Anti-Sikh Hate Following Guilty Plea in Walsall Assault Case

April 21, 2026

The Sikh Federation (UK) welcomes the guilty plea in the Walsall assault case, sparing the victim a trial, but warns the UK government that progress on tackling systemic Anti-Sikh hate remains "painfully slow."

Canadian PM Mark Carney Should Address Transnational Repression During India Visit: Diaspora Sikh Body

February 28, 2026

The Sikh Federation UK has called on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to address contradictory statements made by his officials regarding India's alleged transnational repression and interference in Canada during his four-day visit to New Delhi.

Crown Court Acquits Three in Landmark Case Affirming Sikh Religious Protocols

February 10, 2026

A UK Crown Court has acquitted three individuals in a case relating to the transfer of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji from a Hindi temple to Sikh Gurdwara Sahib, reaffirming the Sikh community’s right and responsibility to uphold Gurmat Rehat Maryada, according to a statement issued by the Satikar Committee UK.

UK Sikh Gurdwaras Can Have K-plaques: Sikh Federation UK Welcomes Charity Commission’s Decision

August 11, 2025

The Sikh Federation (UK) has welcomed what it calls a “significant victory” for the Sikh community after the Charity Commission dropped its objection to Khalistan plaques at Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Slough,

UK Report on India’s Transnational Repression | Dabinderjit Singh on Sikh Diaspora Concerns in UK

August 5, 2025

A recent report by the UK Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) has raised serious concerns about transnational repression by over a dozen countries, including India. The report highlights how Indian state actions are targeting individuals and communities in the UK, with the Sikh diaspora being among those most affected.

UK Parliamentary Report Flags India’s Role in Transnational Repression, Sikh Federation UK Decries Government Silence

July 31, 2025

A new report released by the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) of the UK Parliament on July 30, 2025, has warned of a rise in transnational repression (TNR) on British soil, with India named among 12 countries allegedly engaged in such practices.

Sikh Group Renews Call for Inquest into Suspicious Death of Sikh Activist in UK

July 5, 2025

The Sikh Federation (UK) has renewed calls for an inquest into the suspicious death of Sikh activist Avtar Singh Khanda, alleging negligence by West Midlands Police and a wider cover-up by UK authorities under pressure from the Indian government.

APPG for British Sikhs Marks 20 Years, Calls for Government Action on Key Issues

July 5, 2025

London: The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Sikhs celebrated its 20th anniversary with a high-profile event at the UK Parliament this week, setting out major achievements and outlining future priorities. The APPG, formed in July 2005 on the initiative of the Sikh Federation (UK), was established “to help represent British Sikhs” and improve […]

UK Gurdwaras Launch Alliance to Address Sikh Concerns

July 4, 2025

The newly formed UK Gurdwara Alliance, a representative body of various Sikh Gurdwaras in UK, was officially launched in the UK Parliament on 1 July 2025 during an event marking the 20th anniversary of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Sikhs.

Keir Starmer under pressure to make formal apology for Jallianwala Bagh massacre

April 10, 2025

As we approach the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on 13 April eyes are on Keir Starmer to see if he commits in his Vaisakhi message on 14 April to make a formal apology for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre when Parliament returns on 22 April, the Sikh Federation UK said in a recent recent release.

Sikh Federation (UK) Urges Global Action Against India Following Canada’s Fresh Revelations

October 15, 2024

Dabinderjit Singh, Lead Executive for Political Engagement at the Sikh Federation (UK), has issued a statement (copy available with SSN) urging the UK and other nations to address transnational repression allegedly carried out by the Indian government against Sikh activists abroad.

UK Parliamentarians To Be Briefed On Transnational Repression And Foreign Interference: Sikh Federation International

October 14, 2024

The newly formed Sikh Federation International (SFI) announced that UK parliamentarians will be briefed on Monday, 14 October, regarding transnational repression by India against Sikhs. The Sikh Federation International issued the following written statement in verbatim:

Sikh Bodies of US, Canada, UK, EU & AU Announce Formation of Sikh Federation International

October 13, 2024

On October 12, 2024, prominent Sikh leaders from around the globe convened in London to announce the formation of the Sikh Federation International.

Sikh Bodies of US, Canada, UK, EU & AU Announce Formation of Sikh Federation International

October 13, 2024

On October 12, 2024, prominent Sikh leaders from around the globe convened in London to announce the formation of the Sikh Federation International.

Derby City Council Passes Resolution on 1984 Attacks on Sikhs in India

September 20, 2024

On 18 September 2024 at the Derby City Council meeting Liberal Democrat Councillor Ajit Singh Atwal backed by Liberal Democrat Councillor Emily Lonsdale put down a motion focused on the events of November 1984.

With US Indictment Indian Government Caught Red-Handed: Sikh Federation UK

December 2, 2023

Sikh Federation (UK) has responded to the US Justice Department unsealing the indictment against Indian national Nikhil Gupta for plotting to assassinate a US Sikh activist that was directed by an Indian government employee.

Sikh Federation UK Criticizes British Govt’s ‘Neglect’ on Threat to Sikhs in UK As New Evidence Emerges from US

November 23, 2023

Increasing evidence from the US, Canada and UK that the Indian authorities are hell-bent on assassinating and eliminating Sikhs on foreign soil who are peacefully campaigning for the re-establishment of a Sikh homeland, said Jaspal Singh, National Press Secretary, Sikh Federation (UK).

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.

Rishi Sunak Playing Dangerous Politics by Demonizing Sikhs to Appease India: Sikh Federation UK

September 8, 2023

The Sikh Federation UK has alleged that British Prime Minster Rishi Sunak is playing dangerous politics ahead of his meeting with Narendra Modi in Delhi by demonising British Sikh minority to simply appease India.

Over 200 Sikh Organisations Want Boris Johnson To Sack Priti Patel

February 9, 2022

Over 150 UK Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations published on open letter today complaining about a Number 10 blunder of completely forgetting to recognise the Gurpurb (Birthday) of Guru Nanak Dev Ji on 19 November 2021.

Sikh Federation (UK) Terms Report of Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities As Disappointing and Whitewash

April 2, 2021

Bhai Amrik Singh, the Chair of the Sikh Federation (UK) said “The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities 264-page report published today is hugely disappointing and a whitewash.”

Jagtar Singh Johal Gets Bail in Baghapurana (Moga) Case After 3 Years

November 6, 2020

Scottish citizen Jagtar Singh Johal was today granted bail by Punjab and Haryana High court in Baghapurana (Moga) Case. Jagtar Singh, commonly known as Jaggi Johal, was picked by Punjab police up from Ramamandi (Jalandhar) on 4 November 2017. Police later recorded his arrested in FIR number 193/2016 (police station Baghapurana).

Kissan Lobby Report: Parliamentary Group to Write to UK Foreign Secretary about Punjab Farmer Rights and the Wider Political Ramifications

October 30, 2020

The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Sikhs will be sending a joint letter signed by dozens of MPs with large numbers of Sikh constituents to the Foreign Secretary following the virtual lobby yesterday.

MLI Report Parrots Indian Narratives on Khalistan: World Sikh Organisation

September 18, 2020

The World Sikh Organization of Canada joins calls for the retraction of the report entitled “Khalistan: a Project of Pakistan”, published by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. The report is authored by controversial, retired CBC journalist, Terry Milewski and includes an introduction by former politician, Ujjal Dosanjh, and former Conservative staffer, Shuvaloy Majumdar.

OGC Statement on Ongoing Attempts to Malign the Sikh Sangarsh for Khalistan

September 17, 2020

On September 9, 2020 Canada based Macdonald-Laurier Institute released a paper titled "Khalistan: A Project of Pakistan" by Terry Milewski. BC Gurdwaras Council and Ontario Gurdwaras Committee has issued a statement in response to this paper, terming it as part of Indian state's propaganda against the Sikh Sangarsh.

Macdonald-Laurier Institute’ Paper on Khalistan Contains Conclusory Statements & Allegations Without Substantiation: Scholars [Open Letter]

September 16, 2020

On September 9, 2020 Canada based Macdonald-Laurier Institute released a paper titled "Khalistan: A Project of Pakistan" by Terry Milewski. A number of scholars have responded to this paper and said that it "contains a litany of conclusory statements and allegations without any substantiation".

Jagtar Singh Jaggi’s Bail Plea Dismissed in Amit Arora Case

June 24, 2020

NIA special court here today dismissed bail application moved by arrested Scottish citizen Jagtar Singh Johal alia Jaggi in a case pertaining to alleged attack on Amit Arora. Jagtar Singh Johal's counsel Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur said that the NIA special court has dismissed the bail plea. "Bail application is dismissed but we are waiting for detailed order", he told Sikh Siyasat News (SSN).

Sikh Group urges British PM to tackle Modi on India’s purported Self Determination ‘Opt-out’

June 15, 2020

On the 36th anniversary of the infamous Indian army attack on the Sikh nation’s spiritual and temporal seats of authority in Amritsar in June 1984, the World Sikh Parliament has written to the UK’s prime minister calling on him to take his Indian counterpart to task over the issue that has defined the Indo-Sikh conflict over recent decades – India’s unlawful denial of the right of self-determination in the Sikh homeland. The British government’s responsibilities as the former colonial power, the imperative of upholding international law and the need to disavow the foolish complicity of the then Thatcher government, provide sufficient reason to act, according to the global Sikh body.

Instagram And Facebook Blocked #Sikh – Was It Really A Mistake?

June 5, 2020

Instagram confirmed the blocking of the #SIKH on their own communications page and announced an investigation into why and how it had happened.

World Sikh Parliament Condemns Grotesque Attack on Derby Gurdwara

May 28, 2020

“Sikhs across the world were appalled at the grotesque act of violence on Monday in Derby during which an intruder smashed through the entrance to Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara on Stanhope Road and left a note at the premises suggesting the attack was somehow a reprisal for India’s human rights

Sikh Federation (UK) Condemns Attack On Sikh Gurdwara Sahib In Derby

May 28, 2020

In the early hours of Monday 25 May, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara Derby was attacked in a violent rage, in which bricks and a steel car jack was used to cause thousands of pounds of damage.

Man Arrested for Attack on Guru Arjan Dev Gurdwara Sahib in Derby

May 26, 2020

A man attacked Guru Arjan Dev Ji Gurdwara Shaib in Derby on May 25. The man’s act was captured in CCTV who was later arrested by local police.

WSP Expresses Solidarity with Sikh Medical Professionals Serving in Frontlines During COVID19 Crisis

May 23, 2020

"Two Sikh doctors in Quebec by the names of Dr. Saluja chooses to give up their faith over their profession. The Saluja brothers took a personal decision to cut their beards to fit the masks over their faces. This action has raised questions on the religious rights of practicing Sikhs and other religious minorities. To describe this as a religious sacrifice during the Covid-19 crisis raises serious challenges for Sikhs around the world and sets an incorrect precedent", a press release by the World Sikh Parliament notes.

Gurdwaras and Sikh Organisations Reject UK Government’s Places of Worship Task Force

May 18, 2020

The Sikh Network has conducted a survey of over 1,500 Sikhs after the government published its’ COVID-19 recovery strategy last Monday on how the government has handled the COVID-19 crisis from a Sikh community perspective.

SCI Summarily Dismisses Review Petition Against Jail Transfer of Jagtar Singh Johal and Others

May 12, 2020

The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has dismissed a review petition against jail transfer of Scottish citizen Jagtar Singh alias Jaggi Johal and others. The review was filed against a SCI order allowing jail transfer of Jagtar Singh Jaggi, Hardeep Singh Shera, Ramandeep Singh Bagga and others to Tihar jail in Delhi. The court had also transferred cases against them from Special NIA court Mohali to a similar special court in Delhi.