Ludhaina, Punjab (December 03, 2012):
After disclosing the Sikh Genocide in Hondh Chillar (Haryana) and Riyasi
(Jammu & Kashmir) All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) and
Sikhs for Justice (SJF) has revealed the details of genocidal attacks on
Sikhs in Bokaro (Jharkhand), Allahabad and Mirzapur during Sikh
Genocide 1984.
A recent press release jointly issued by
AISSF and SJF has revealed that about 90 Sikhs were burned alive in
these 3 cities during first week of November 1984.
AISSF president Karnail Singh
Peermohammad, who is also the co-ordinator of SJF, has sent the list of
90 Sikhs massacred in these cities. According to information the
organizations have procured the FIR as well as proper addresses of 90
Sikhs killed during the genocidal violence against the Sikhs.
According to Peermohammad People
Movement for Human Rights (PMHR) has extended their valuable help to
collect the information regarding Sikhs massacred in these three cities.
AISSF president said it’s been 28 years
since the Sikh Genocide happened and despite all these evidences and
witnesses, no one has been punished.
“Congress Leader Aziz Amam former M.L.A
and Tripathi, who brought the petrol and other chemicals from their
Petrol Pump with which about 90 Sikhs were burnt alive, did not face any
proceedings” Peermohammad added.
According to information released by
AISSF during November 1984 many Sikhs were burnt alive at Gurdwara Singh
Sabha situated in City Center, Bokaro which was considered to the heart
of Bokaro.
Similarly, many Sikhs were reportedly
massacred in Bihar Colony, Bus Stand Chaas, Dhanbad Road, Cadra Cinema
and in Gujarat Colony.
Apart from this many Sikhs were attacked
in Transport Area, where there was considerable Sikh population. Homes
and factories owned by Sikhs were set on fire and Sikh women were raped
in this area.
“In Allahabad, Nirmal Panchiyat Akhara,
situated in Nirmal Nagar, Yellow House, Fight Ganj, Shakarlaal Bargawa
Road (Allahabad) was attacked and 65 year old Swami Karam Singh ji who
was then the president of the Akhara fought against the mob with
bravery, but he was shot in the back. After that the attackers entered
the Akhara premises and burned the sacred scripture, including Sarups of
Sri Guru Granth Sahib” the press release states.
A young Sikh Virender Singh, who was a
student of Allahabad University and was staying with Swami Karam Singh
ji, was brought out to the road and burnt alive.
AISSF president announced that Candle
light vigils and peace marches shall be organized on December 10, 2012
at New Delhi and Jamshedpur to observe the UN Human Rights Day.
The vigil shall aim at remembering the
victims of Sikh Genocide 1984 and the purpose of peace march would be to
spread awareness among the masses. He urged everyone to join the
events.
According to information SJF may present
a petition with more than 25000 Signatures to the U. S. President
Barack Obama. The petition aims at seeking recognition for Sikh genocide
1984.