Wednesday, 5 December 2012

90 Sikhs were reduced to ashes in 3 cities – Bokaro, Allahabad & Mirzapur

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.
List of Victims of Sikh Genocide 1984 – Three cities Bokaro, Allahabad & Mirzapur – Page 01/02
List of Victims of Sikh Genocide 1984 – Three cities Bokaro, Allahabad & Mirzapur – Page 02/02
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.
Dead bodies – Sikh genocide 1984 [Photo source: AISSF]
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.