Sikhs in Jammu and Kashmir

Dead body of Bhai Jagjit Singh brought to RS Pura in form of Shaheedi March; Antim Sanskar on June 6

UK Sikhs condemn cold blooded murder of unarmed Sikh teenager by Jammu police

Sikhs block roads leading to Jammu, demands action against culprits of police firing

Information Blackout: Govt. orders ban on internet services in Jammu district; Situation tense after Sikh youth’s killed in police firing

Jammu Sikhs to hold press conference today; Curfew continues in Ranibagh area

Pro-freedom Kashmiri leader terms Jammu police action against Sikhs as worst kind of state terrorism

Sikh youth killed by Jammu police identified as Bhai Jagjeet Singh of R S Pura

Jammu police have shown their barbaric face: Dal Khalsa on police firing on Sikhs in Jammu

Jammu: R S Pura Sikh youth died in police firing; bullet hit him in the head, Curfew imposed

Police restores to firing in Jammu; One Sikh feared dead

Khalistan slogans echoed after Jammu police outraged Sikhs

Jammu police removed posters of Sant Bhindranwale; Sikhs outraged

Take steps on plea for probe into Chattisinghpora Sikh massacre: J&K HC to state govt

SGPC want J&K govt. to take action against Brahmin Sabha activists over Kishatwar Gurdwara incident

Pro-Hindtuva group forcibly take over Gurdwara rooms in Kishtwar (J&K); Granthi thrashed, belongings thrown out

Chatisinghpora remembers massacre of 35 residents, waits for justice even after 15 years

Senior Hurriyat leader demands probe in Chattisinghpora massacre

Sikh youth bodies of J&K demand ban on Dera Sausa chief’s movie

Fearing repetition of Chattisinghpora like massacre, APSCC urge Sikhs in Kashmir to remain vigilant during Obama’s visit

Stones hurled on Hindutva propagandist, BJP leader, Navjot Sidhu’s car in Jammu

Navjot Sidhu faced protests in Jammu over Gurbani distortion

SGPC distributes relief of Rs. 2 crores to flood hit Sikh familiies in J&K

Sikhs in Srinagar protest against against denial of justice in India on 30th anniversary of Sikh Genocide

SGPC decides to grant Rs 2 crore relief for flood hit J&K Sikh families

HC seeks response of Center, J&K on PIL seeking inquiry into Chittisinghpora Massacre

Kashmiri leader Geelani thanks Sikh groups for humanitarian aid

Sikh Gurdwara Shaheed Bunga turns into a hub for humanitarian relief in flood-hit Srinagar

Guru Hargobind Ji’s Parkash Gurpurb celebrated with fervour in Kashmir valley

Badal Dal to contest Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections

14 years on, No Justice for victims of Chittisingpora massacre

Sikh voters not fall prey to the hoax promises of political parties in Kashmir

All Party Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) threatens J&K govt. over dilution of Minority Act

Kashmir: Sikhs demand transparent probe into 36 Sikh Massacre

Dal Khalsa took exception over the closure of the Pathribal fake encounter case

‘Pathribal linked to Chatisinghpora’- Sikh bodies say ‘clean chit’ to accused Army-men a shame

Op-ED: Let’s not dissipate relics of our glorious past

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Sikhs in Jammu and Kashmir

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.

Thousands attend Antim Sanskar of Shaheed Jashjeet Singh; Family demands CBI inquiry

June 6, 2015

More than ten thousands people attended the Antim Sanskar of Shaheed Jashjeet Singh who was killed by Jammu police on June 04. Jashjeet Singh s/o Nirvair Singh was resident of Chohalla village, Ranbir Singh Pura, Jammu.

Sikh youth’s killing in Jammu erupts protests in Kashmir valley

June 6, 2015

Sikh groups staged protests across the Valley on June 05 against the killing of a youth in the Jammu region on Thursday (June 04).

Sikh Youth’s killing: Tension still prevails in Jammu, protests continue

June 6, 2015

A day after a Sikh youth Bhai Jagjeet Singh was killed in police firing in the Gadi Garh area of Jammu, situation remained tense in Jammu on June 5 also. Shops and business establishments remained closed in Jammu and public transport remained off road. Normal life came to a total halt in Jammu.

Dead body of Bhai Jagjit Singh brought to RS Pura in form of Shaheedi March; Antim Sanskar on June 6

June 6, 2015

The Jammu administration today handed over the dead boy of Bhai Jagjeet Singh to his family. He was shot by Jammu police in the head on June 04 and died on the spot.

UK Sikhs condemn cold blooded murder of unarmed Sikh teenager by Jammu police

June 5, 2015

The Sikh Federation (UK) has condemned the shooting by police of on an unarmed Sikh teenager, Bhai Jagjeet Singh in Jammu. He was shot in the head and died on the spot.

Sikhs block roads leading to Jammu, demands action against culprits of police firing

June 5, 2015

The Sikh anger against yesterday's police firing against the Sikh youths in Jammu spread to other parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Information Blackout: Govt. orders ban on internet services in Jammu district; Situation tense after Sikh youth’s killed in police firing

June 5, 2015

Whereas the attention of global Sikh community is focussed on Jammu region where the police yesterday shot dead a Sikh youth in firing, while at least three others sustained serious bullet injuries; the state government has decided to impose “information blackout” in the region.

Jammu Sikhs to hold press conference today; Curfew continues in Ranibagh area

June 5, 2015

Curfew continues in Ranibagh area of Jammu after yesterday's police firing in which one Sikh youth, Bhai Jagjeeet Singh, was killed while three other Sikh youth had sustained bullet injuries. Though there is no fresh report of police violence the situation is still tense.

Pro-freedom Kashmiri leader terms Jammu police action against Sikhs as worst kind of state terrorism

June 4, 2015

While strongly condemning the killing of an innocent person of the Sikh community in Jammu who were protesting the removal of the posters of their beloved leader by the police, Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference termed this police action as worst kind of state terrorism.

Sikh youth killed by Jammu police identified as Bhai Jagjeet Singh of R S Pura

June 4, 2015

A Sikh youth who was killed in Jammu police firing in Ranibagh area has been identified as Jagjeet Singh S/O Nirwair Singh, resident of Ranbir Singh Pura (commonly called R S Pura).

Jammu police have shown their barbaric face: Dal Khalsa on police firing on Sikhs in Jammu

June 4, 2015

Pro-freedom Sikh organizations Dal Khalsa has strongly condemned the killings of a Sikh Jagjeet Singh .who was protesting against the detention of some youths by city police. Party leaders Satnam Singh and Kanwar Pal Singh said the BJP has a complete hold on Jammu administration and it was this party who nurtures hatred against Sikhs and Muslims.

Jammu: R S Pura Sikh youth died in police firing; bullet hit him in the head, Curfew imposed

June 4, 2015

A Sikh youth named Bhai Jagjeet Singh reportedly died in police firing in Jammu. Bhai Jagjeet Singh s/o Nirwair Singh was resident of R S Pura area of Jammu. He was in his late teenage.

Police restores to firing in Jammu; One Sikh feared dead

June 4, 2015

Jammu police's move to remove posters related to “Ghallughara June 1984” has led to widespread tension and protests in Jammu. The Jammu police reportedly restored to firing gun fires and tear gas shells on June 04. As per reports that could not cross verified from other sources one Sikh is feared dead.

Khalistan slogans echoed after Jammu police outraged Sikhs

June 4, 2015

Sikhs in Jammu were outraged after police personnel removed posters related to “Ghallughara June 1984” day. The posters were being termed as “objectionable stuff” by the police and the media as the posters were carrying photo of Shaheed Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

Jammu police removed posters of Sant Bhindranwale; Sikhs outraged

June 3, 2015

A clash reportedly took place between a group of Sikh youths and policemen in Rani Bagh area of Jammu after a police personnel removed posters related to “Ghallughara June 1984” day. The posters were being termed as “objectionable stuff” by the police and the media as the posters were carrying photo of Shaheed Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

Take steps on plea for probe into Chattisinghpora Sikh massacre: J&K HC to state govt

May 14, 2015

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently directed the state government to consider the representation by a Sikh petitioner seeking a probe into the killing of 35 Sikhs in Chattisinghpora area in March 2000 and pass appropriate orders within three months.

SGPC want J&K govt. to take action against Brahmin Sabha activists over Kishatwar Gurdwara incident

May 9, 2015

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has written a letter to Mufti Mohammad Syeed, Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, to take strict action against activists of Brahman Sabha who forcibly took over control of Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Kishatwad.

Pro-Hindtuva group forcibly take over Gurdwara rooms in Kishtwar (J&K); Granthi thrashed, belongings thrown out

May 2, 2015

Members of a pro-Hindutva group called Brahmin Sabha reportedly broke into some rooms in a Sarai belonging to Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Kishtwar area of Jammu and Kashmir. The activist of Brahmin Sabha also threatened family members of Gurdwara Sewadar Bhai Shadi Singh and forcibly removed their belongings from some rooms. The material, including some religious articles were thrown out of rooms. The incident reportedly took place on April 30, 2015.

Chatisinghpora remembers massacre of 35 residents, waits for justice even after 15 years

March 21, 2015

Apparently a serene place, this village in Shangus area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district cloaks many agonizing tales of March 20, 2000, massacre of 35 people of the minority Sikh community on the eve of then US president Bill Clinton’s visit to India.

Senior Hurriyat leader demands probe in Chattisinghpora massacre

March 21, 2015

Expressing concerns over the denial of justice to the victims and 15 years of impunity, senior leader of Hurriyat Conference Jammu and Kashmir and Chairman of National Front Nayeem Ahmad Khan has demanded impartial probe into Chattisinghpora massacre.

Sikh youth bodies of J&K demand ban on Dera Sausa chief’s movie

January 23, 2015

Various Sikh youth organisations in Jammu and Kashmir reportedly called for a ban on screening of the controversial film 'Messenger of God' in the state. The activists of the Sikh youth bodies of Jammu and Kashmir raised this demand on January 18, a day after the movie was banned by the Punjab government.

Fearing repetition of Chattisinghpora like massacre, APSCC urge Sikhs in Kashmir to remain vigilant during Obama’s visit

January 23, 2015

Fearing the repetition of Chattisinghpora 2000 like massacre during the visit of US president Barack Obama, a Sikh organisation yesterday (Jan. 22) asked Sikhs of Kashmir to remain vigilant.

Stones hurled on Hindutva propagandist, BJP leader, Navjot Sidhu’s car in Jammu

December 18, 2014

Former BJP MP Navjot Sidhu faced wrath of some local youth at Bhor Camp on the outskirts of Jammu city today. Hindtuva propagandist Navjot Sidhu was campaigning in the Bhor camp area for the party candidate from Gandhi Nagar Assembly segment, Kavinder Gupta, when some unknown persons hurled stones and bricks at his vehicle.

Navjot Sidhu faced protests in Jammu over Gurbani distortion

December 16, 2014

Former Amritsar MP and Hindutva outfit Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader Navjot Sidhu faced protests in Jammu during one of his recent election rallies. Sikh youth groups protested against ‘Sikh face’ of Hindutva forces and showed Navjot Sidhu black flags while raising slogans against him.

SGPC distributes relief of Rs. 2 crores to flood hit Sikh familiies in J&K

November 17, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab: The SGPC has disbursed financial aid worth Rs 2 crore for the rehabilitation of Sikh families in the flood-affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir.

Sikhs in Srinagar protest against against denial of justice in India on 30th anniversary of Sikh Genocide

November 2, 2014

Srinagar: In occupied Kashmir, the members of Sikh community demanding action against perpetrators of the 1984 Sikh Massacres in India held a protest demonstration.

SGPC decides to grant Rs 2 crore relief for flood hit J&K Sikh families

October 21, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab: The SGPC executive committee has decided to extend a financial aid of Rs 2 crore to the Sikh families affected by floods in Jammu and Kashmir.

HC seeks response of Center, J&K on PIL seeking inquiry into Chittisinghpora Massacre

October 21, 2014

Srinagar, Kashmir: The Jammu and Kashmir high court on Monday sought response of the Centre and the state government on a petition seeking a probe into the killing of 35 Sikhs in Chattisinghpora area in March 2000.

Kashmiri leader Geelani thanks Sikh groups for humanitarian aid

October 15, 2014

Srinagar: All Parties Hurriyat Conference chief Syed Ali Geelani Tuesday (on Oct. 14) thanked Sikh humanitarian aid group for their role in the relief operations in Jammu and Kashmir after floods hit the region early September, this year.

Sikh Gurdwara Shaheed Bunga turns into a hub for humanitarian relief in flood-hit Srinagar

September 14, 2014

Srinagar: The Shahid Bunga Gurdwara in Burzulla area of Srinagar has emerged as a major relief center for people who have been affected by the devastating floods in the Kashmir valley.

Guru Hargobind Ji’s Parkash Gurpurb celebrated with fervour in Kashmir valley

July 6, 2014

As per information the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Hargobind Ji was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in the Kashmir valley.

Badal Dal to contest Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections

June 15, 2014

After facing heat in recent Lok Sabha elections in Punjab and excited with the winning of three Delhi assembly seats, Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) has planned to contest assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

14 years on, No Justice for victims of Chittisingpora massacre

March 22, 2014

Srinagar, Kashmir (March 22, 2014): The All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC), an umbrella body of Sikh organisations, has demanded a time-bound inquiry into Chittisinghpora Sikh massacre. It may be recalled that victims of this brutal massacre did get justice even after 14 years.

Sikh voters not fall prey to the hoax promises of political parties in Kashmir

March 21, 2014

Srinagar Kashmir (March 21, 2014): Accusing the state government of discrimination with the Sikh community, All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) has asked the members of Sikh community to hold their votes for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

All Party Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) threatens J&K govt. over dilution of Minority Act

February 24, 2014

Kashmir, Srinagar (February 24, 2014): All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) has threatened of dire consequences if the state government dilutes the Minority Act in the state.

Kashmir: Sikhs demand transparent probe into 36 Sikh Massacre

February 4, 2014

Kashmir/ Srinagar (February 04, 2014): Expressing dismay that Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah did not mention about the killing of 36 Sikhs at Chattisinghpora in March 2000 during his meeting with Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh of All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) yesterday (February 03) said that killings at Chattisinghpora are closely related with the Pathribal fake encounter and killing of civilians at Brakpora.

Dal Khalsa took exception over the closure of the Pathribal fake encounter case

January 27, 2014

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (January 27, 2014): Dal Khalsa took exception over the closure of the Pathribal fake encounter case terming it travesty of justice. The organization asked the international community to influence the Indian political leadership to deliver justice to victims families notwithstanding its army's adamant stand on it.

‘Pathribal linked to Chatisinghpora’- Sikh bodies say ‘clean chit’ to accused Army-men a shame

January 26, 2014

Anantnag, Kashmir (January 26, 2014): Terming the exoneration of Army officers involved in the Pathribal fake encounter as shameful, All Party Sikh Co-ordination Committee (APSCC) and the families of Chatisinghpora massacre victims sought investigation into the killing of 36 Sikhs in March 2000.

Op-ED: Let’s not dissipate relics of our glorious past

January 26, 2014

This article does not aim at criticizing proliferation of Gurdwaras undertaken by Baba`s in various parts of India, but underscores the indispensable need to protect and preserve the historic material evidences which keeps us attached with relics of our rich past. In the recent past Baba's have undertaken on large scale construction of historical Gurdwaras.

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