HINDU FANATICS ATTACK SIKH FAMILY IN PAKISTAN

A MOB OF BHAMAN HINDU FANATICS ATTACKED A SIKH FAMILY IN PAKISTAN BELOW IS THE FULL STORY:

Hindu Extremists attack converted Sikh family in Thar

Shahid Husain
Saturday, May 28, 2011

Karachi

A mob of Hindu extremists targeted a Sikh family in the Thar Desert, causing serious injury to its eldest member, claimed a well-placed source of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).

Sardar Jagjit Singh Khalsa, who is the head of the impoverished Sikh family, was seriously injured when he was attacked by a baton-slinging and gun-toting mob of Hindus led by Brahmins.

Singh, who converted from Hinduism to Sikhism a few years ago after becoming fed up with the inequality in the caste system, was living in a quarter which belonged to a Brahmin named Manga Ram Sharma. Since then, he was being subjected to religious hatred and this situation spiraled out of control when Singh and his family were attacked by a mob comprising mostly Brahmins.

The assailants were led by Mangha Ram Sharma’s brother-in-law, Tulja Ram Joshi, Choith Ram Joshi, Dholo Joshi, Suneel son of Jagdesh and Lonio Sharma. Carrying firearms and other weapons, the group stormed into Singh’s living quarters and attacked the family.

Singh was severely injured, but his wife and children saved his life by shielding him from the attackers, the source said. After carrying out the attack, the extremist Hindus ransacked his residence, looting valuables and throwing the rest of his belongings out of the house.

Due to the clout enjoyed by the Brahmin community in the area, the police refused to register Jagjit Singh’s FIR, the source further claimed.

The source also revealed that his landlord Mangha Ram had been convicted of corruption after he fled to India, taking millions of rupees. Ram was a land official for the Sindh Revenue Department and posted in the Left-Bank Outfall Drainage project.

On March 16, 2005, the Special Judge (Anti-Corruption) Hyderabad declared him an absconder under Section 512 and issued a proclamation under 87 CrPC and ordered to attach his movable or immovable property under 88 CrPC. Thus these quarters were now government property, the source said.

Singh, who was born into a Dalit/Scheduled caste family, ran from pillar to post, but nobody was willing to hear his cries for help out of fear for the Brahmin community.

The sourced added that Singh appealed to the people, the government, Supreme Court and human rights activists to come to his aid. He also announced that he would go on a hunger strike until justice is served.

According to research conducted by Zulfiqar Shah, a researcher associated with Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (Piler), as many as 40 schedule castes have been identified in Pakistan at the official level. The Constitution of Pakistan ensures equal rights to all its citizens, but discrimination on the basis of religion, race and caste continues to plague the nation.

DAVINDERPAL SINGH BHULLAR SENTENCED TO DEATH

President of India cleared execution of two; including Prof. Devinderpal Singh Bhullar

By Parmjit Singh

Published: May 26, 2011

Prof. Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar

New Delhi (May 26, 2011): Whereas there is a global wave against death penality, India has decided to go ahead with it. After seven years, the clearance has been given for execution of two convicts that could start the process of clearing the long list of death row convicts.

Mrs. Pratibha Patil, President of India, has rejected the revew petitions filed under Article 72 (Indian Consitution) on behalf of Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar of Punjab and Mahendra Nath Das of Assam following the recommendations from the Union Home Ministry, sources in the Ministry said.

The Rashtrapati Bhavan declined to comment, says economics times media report. Bhullar was sentenced to death by a trial court in 2001, for plotting a bed on Maninderjeet Singh Bitta, former youth leader of the ruling Congress party. Though Bitta had escaped the bid but 9 others had died.

A couple of days ago, Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee through advocate K. T. S. Tulsi had urged in the Supreme Court that either his petition should be decided expeditiously or alternatively his death sentence be commuted.

The President has also rejected the mercy petition of Das who has been found guilty of murdering one Hara Kanta Das.

This is for the first time since 2004, when the go ahead has been given for the execution of Dhanjay Chatterjee, that the President has given the nod for any execution.

The decision is expected to spark strong criticism from Sikh circles as Prof. Bhullar’s case has many other related aspects also. Bhullar’s Father, uncle and Friend were killed by Punjab Police during their enforced disappearances. Punjab’s current Vigilance Cheif, Sumedh Saini, is considered to be accused for these murders but he, along with other accused has not faced any trial till date. Moreover Bhullar’s conviction also lacks strong basis. He was convicted solely on the basis of alleged confession made during police custody. Justice M. B. Shah, who was heading three judges bench of the apex court, had accquitted Prof. Bhullar. Justice Shah had rejected the confessional statement labelling it as bundle of lies and tailor made confession. But, other two judges while placing their full reliance on that statement, awarded death punishment to Prof. Bhullar.

20 years since the Maha Paapi Rajiv Gandhi Bhaman was blown to bits TAMIL TIGERS ZINDABAD

20 YEARS AGO THE KILLER OF SIKHS RAJIV GANDHI WAS BLOW UP TO BITS BY THE HEROIC TAMIL TIGERS ON THE ORDERS OF SHAHEED GEN. PRABHAKARAN LEADER OF THE TAMIL TIGERS - SIKHS WILL ALWAYS SALUTE SUCH HEROIC WARRIORS TAMIL TIGERS ZINDABAD - KHALISTAN ZINDABAD!

Hundreds of mourners attend funeral of murdered Gagandip Singh - News - Bexley Times

Gagandip Singh (Gagan47) - Panth Da Heera - Pride Of The Panth

Hundreds of mourners attend funeral of murdered Gagandip Singh

Reena Kumar, Reporter Thursday, May 19, 2011
12:06 PM

Hundreds of mourners flocked to the funeral of TV executive Gagandip Singh, whose body was found in a burnt-out car.

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Horse drawn hearse with flags displaying the Sikh symbol

The religious service took place on Saturday at the Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich in which scores of the Sikh community had travelled in coaches from Birmingham and other parts of London.

The 21-year-old Greenwich University student from Bexleyheath was found in a burnt-out Mercedes C-Class in Angerstein Lane, Blackheath, on February 26.

It is believed that he was still alive when the car was set alight. A post-mortem found he had severe head injuries.

During the service, family and friends recited religious chants and placed roses on the coffin which was adorned with photos.

Hundreds of mourners lined the streets as the funeral cortege departed

Director of Sikh TV, Gursevak Singh, 31, said: “He got a good send-off. People will remember him in the right way. The family was quite shocked at the amount of people who turned up.

“A lot of Sikh leaders came to pay their respects including the mayor of Gravesend.”

Mr Singh was the chief executive officer of television channel Sikh TV and owned a college in Gravesend and two recruitment agencies in Plumstead and Croydon.

After the service, well-wishers headed to Hither Green Crematorium were friends delivered speeches.

Devout Sikh Gagandip Singh

In the condolence book which was placed in the temple, his sister, Amandip Kaur, wrote: “I will always miss you but I promise I will take care of mum just the way you did.

“I’m really proud that I have a brother like you. Love you.”

Mundill Kaur Mahil, 19, of Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, Harvinder Singh Shoker, 19, of Charlton Park Lane, Charlton, and Darren Peters, 19, of Shooters Hill Road, Blackheath, have all been charged with his murder.

All three teenagers will appear in court on June 6 for a plea and case management hearing.

Gagandip Singh's Antim Ardass - Manmohan Singh Khalsa Dal Khalsa Speech

Sardar Manmohan Singh Ji Khalsa Vice President Of Dal Khalsa ,giving a speech at Gagan's Antim Ardass/Funeral on the 14th of May.On behalf of Gagan's Family,Friends,BSSF,Dal Khalsa,Sikh TV,AK Santhalee Jatha & other well wishers we thank all of you who attended from the depths of our hearts for your kind messages & support at this hard time...

PREMI CULTISTS ASSAULT AMRITDHARI SIKH YOUTH

**Anti Sikh Cultists Of Choota Sauda Ram Rahim Attack An Amritdhari Sikh Youth & Forcibly Cut His Kesh,Another Example Of The Daily Attacks On Sikhs Under Indian Rule - Live Discussion On Sikh Chnl 848 NOW!**

PREMI CULTISTS ASSAULT AMRITDHARI SIKH YOUTH

SOURCE: PSN | Published on May 9, 2011

Balwinder Singh's Kes were Forcibly Cut by Cultists
LEHARGAGA, PUNJAB - In yet another incident that will further enrage the sentiments of the Sikh community, residents of the southern town of Chadpura discovered that followers of Sauda cultist Ram Raheem humiliated and assaulted a young Amritdhari Sikh boy and forcibly sheared of his sacred kes (hair) .

Sikhs consider kes as a gift from God, and do not remove them from their body under any circumstances.

On May 6th of 2011, Sauda cult follower Tarsem Sinh forcibly took Balwinder Singh, age 12 to his nearby shop, and attacked and dishonored the young boy with the help of other cultist “premis”. When the boy resisted the assault, they began to beat him, and then began to shear of his kes with a pair of sharp scissors. The boy suffered several cuts on his head due to the altercation, in which the sacred hair from his head were removed.

When Balwinder Singh reached home, his mother, Charanjit Kaur fainted upon seeing her son in this condition. Neighbors soon arrived to help the family – they were all shocked to see what had just occurred. The Charanjit Kaur and her husband Makhan Singh have approached Gurdwara Sangatpur Sahib Management and other Sikh organizations for help in this matter. The Punjab police, so far, has not taken any action against the premi cultists.

Mother of Amritdhari boy who was assaulted by Cultists

The family stated that the Jakhal Police station initially tried to cover-up the incident, and only filed the complaint paperwork after realizing the threat of action by Sikh organizations. Jakhal Police SHO, Dilbagh Singh has hinted that the police would take action against the cultists Tarsem Singh, son of Rangi Singh and two of his accomplices.

Interestingly, in 2007, Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the Supreme Temporal and Religious Authority for the Sikhs ordered all Sauda Cult Dera outlets be shutdown throughout Punjab.

The ruling Akali Dal (Badal) party has yet to take action against the cult deras, despite the death of several Sikhs due to the ongoing tension between the cultists and the Sikh community.

Dal Khalsa Message on 25th anniversary of Khalistan Declaration Day

Message on 25th anniversary of Khalistan Declaration Day

'KHALISTAN IS OUR LIFELINE'

Dal Khalsa Calls Hindus to shed their misgivings and join them in struggle
as Khalistan will be of all Punjabis

Expresses regret on the killings of innocent, paid homage to all martyrs of cause

Friday April 29^th, 2011

Amritsar: Today is Khalistan Day. The Panthic Committee constituted by the Damdami Taksal 25 years ago on this day declared 'Khalistan' as a goal of the Sikh Nation from the Akal Takht Sahib. Earlier organizations like the Dal Khalsa, Babbar Khalsa and the Council of Khalistan had adopted Khalistan as their agenda. Even Shaheed Sant Jarnail Singh used to say that the day Indian government attacked Darbar Sahib, the foundation stone of Khalistan would be laid down. However, declaration by the Panthic Committee that came into being through a resolution adopted at Sarbat Khalsa on Jan 26, 1986 carried more significance and weight. It gave further teeth and acceptance to the Sikh struggle.

In the wake of the declaration, Sikhs fought a pitch battle with the Indian state. During the course of struggle, many Sikhs lost their lives. Today, we pay homage to all those who embraced martyrdom for the cause. We also remember all those who have been languishing in jails since long especially Prof Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar, Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara and Bhai Daljit Singh. We also pay our respect to each family and people who suffered during the struggle either in jails or at interrogation centres. We are thankful to all those who joined that struggle but could not sustain state’s onslaughts and left it half-way. However, we regret those who left the path to gain political mileage.

Khalistani factions and personalities active in US, Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, France, Switzerland and many other places abroad are pillar of courage and support for us. Since the beginning of the struggle, witnessed enough bloodshed. We express ourcdeep regret for all innocents irrespective of his/her religion and class, who lost their lives during the course of Sikh war with India.

If someone died in Punjab just because he was not a Sikh, if some one had to leave Punjab just because he was not a Sikh and if someone had to wear a turban to conceal his identity to save his life, it is shame for all of us. But if a person is killed, his national honour is ruined and shrines are set ablaze outside Punjab just because he is a Sikh, then who would be shameful?

Today there is dire need to evaluate the past events in a serious and sympathetic manner. We regret killings of all those irrespective of religion, of those who were unconnected with the movement. We realize that like the international community, Punjabi Hindus too have developed misgivings about the Sikh struggle to which we are always prepared to address their concerns.

To this day, Punjab’s natural resources especially river waters are being robbed, legitimate rights and fundamental freedom denied. Except the Sikhs no other Punjabi is bothered. This bothers us. To save and protect the interests of Punjab, all Punjabis would have to put up a united front because Punjab belongs to all- Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Sikhs, who are its citizens.

To achieve Punjab’s sovereignty and freedom, unity amongst Punjabis is necessary. From the word freedom, we mean the same as Indians meant before 1947. Today situation is somewhat different. There is a sea change in the situation whether it’s world, India or Sikhs. Many Sikhs have perceived that Khalistan is a lost dream. There is an air of despondency all around but we would like to make it clear that such situation would not deter our resolve nor would it weaken our strength. Not because we are very brave but because we are realistic and fully prepared for prolonged struggle.

Notwithstanding our numbers, after performing Ardas at Akal Takht we declare: According to Sikh Guru’s ideals and principles, each person has equal rights to live, move forward and protects his/her religious and fundamental freedoms. Khalistan is our lifeline. We are entering into the next phase of the struggle with a difference that is to address all questions related to the existence of Khalistan and allay all misgivings and notions through open dialogue and deliberations. This will be beginning of new phase for both pro and anti-Khalistan people and elements.

Sticking to non-violent path, we urge the international community, Indian state and the Hindus of Punjab, let’s commit ourselves to keep the next phase of struggle peaceful. The spirit and ideal behind the martyrdom of Ninth Master Guru Teg Bahadur ji, who sacrificed his life for those beliefs and rituals in which he had no faith, will always enlighten our path and actions.

Released by:

Harchranjit Singh Dhami
President
Dal Khalsa

The message was read by Satnam Singh Paonta Sahib at Akal Takht on April 29, 2011. Its first copy was presented to Harpal Singh Cheema, general secretary of the SAD (Panch Pardani).