Pro-freedom Sikh groups to observe Aug 15 as black day; To organize protests all over Punjab

[manlion]

CHANDIGARH, Punjab—On July 26, three pro-freedom groups namely Dal Khalsa, United Akali Dal and SAD ( Amritsar) held a gathering to deliberate on continued loot of river waters, resurfacing of SYL row, letting off four police convicts by state government, refusing to release Sikh detainees who have completed life sentence , making UAP Act 1967 more draconian, giving unbridled powers to NIA, derailing Bargari sacrilege case and infringement of states right by the Centre. The meeting decided to protest against injustices, discriminations and suppression of rights on Aug 15.

“Aug 15 symbolizes India. We will stage a protest on that day as all these contentious issues are directly linked to Indian laws, parliament and governments – that are anti-Sikhs. They are killings ours aspirations to strengthen Indian strangle hold on Sikhs. We have decided to resist such moves,” said Kanwar Pal Singh, who addressed press meet on behalf of three parties. Akali Dal Amritsar head SS Mann and Dal Khalsa head Harpal Singh Cheema were also present.

“Govt’s both at Centre and state level are least bothered about hurt feelings of Sikhs. They don’t want to unmask Sacrilege conspirators. CBI and SIT both organs of the state are producing conflicting and confusing results. Panth never trusted CBI, Badal’s pass on the probe to CBI to save their skin. At the end of the day, Justice eluded the Sikhs”, said he.

The meeting gave a clarion call to the people of the state to observe August 15 as black day and stay away from celebrations.

To mark their protest, the members of three organizations have decided to stage protest march on India’s 72nd Independence Day. To convey their message, they would carry black flags and placards in their hands.

“A grave injustice is being done to Punjab by the successive union governments. The feeling of oneness for this country has been lost,” said Kanwar Pal Singh

Gurdeep Singh Bathinda, Adv B S Sodhi, Prof Mohinder Pal Singh. SFS member Harman , Adv Rajwinder Singh Bains, SYP president Paramjit Singh Mand, representatives of BSP, Bahujan Mukti Party also spoke.

https://www.sikh24.com/2019/07/31/p...ganize-protests-all-over-punjab/#.XUTxFugzbIU

 

[manlion]

Why rise of Khalistan separatism should worry India more

New Delhi, Aug 03: There has been a surge in the activities of the ISI backed Khalistani activists over the past couple of years. Several leaders have come out to say that Pakistan wants to divide the Sikh community.

Intelligence Bureau officials tell OneIndia that along with the the rise of Khalistan terrorists, one must worry more about the separatism as well. Recently, a former top cop from Punjab, Shashi Kant said that the pro-Khalistan activists are trying to set up base in the United Kingdom, especially in Birmingham city.

India has been raising concerns about pro-Khalistan elements in Pakistan misusing the Kartarpur corridor project. India handed over a dossier detailing how Sikh pilgrims visiting shrines in Pakistan were being subjected to pro-Khalistan propaganda.

A detailed dossier listing out the activities of the pro-Khalistan groups was handed over to Islamabad by India. The dossier, which was handed over during the Kartarpur Corridor talks at the Wagah border speaks about the various activities of the pro-Khalistan groups, including the Sikhs for Justice. The SJF was recently banned in India. The group operates freely in Pakistan the dossier said, while also attaching an image of a pro-Khalistan leader, Gopal Singh Chawla meeting with terrorist and Lashkar-e-Tayiba chief, Hafiz Saeed. The ISI has nurtured for long terrorists part of pro-Khalistan groups. They have been aided with funds, arms and training.

However, there appears to be a strategy shift at the moment and the pro-Khalistan forces want to make this movement a political one. The first signs were seen when the Sikhs for Justice called on Pakistan Prime Minister, Imran Khan to support their movement. The SJF which would organise the next Referendum 2020 in Pakistan had called on Imran Khan seeking political support for the movement. Officials in India are closely watching the developments. An official in New Delhi informed OneIndia that the ISI wants to take the Kashmir route in Punjab. This has always been the plan, but by getting the politics into it, it is clear that they want to take the Kashmir route.

It is carbon copy of Kashmir says the officer. On one hand, they are training the terrorists and helping them stage attacks in Punjab. There has been a sudden surge in activity in Punjab, which includes terror attacks, propaganda and also setting up of modules. While the ISI would allow this to continue on one hand, on the other it would want the political leadership to take a stand on the issue, the officer explained. The SJF has been told clearly to take the political route so that the movement gets political legitimacy.

Once the stamp is given, then the intention is to get the Pakistan leadership to raise the issue on international forums, the UN, just the way it does in the case of Kashmir. Close on the heels of these developments, the Intelligence Bureau has information about how the ISI would try and brainwash the Sikhs. This would be done to give the cause further legitimacy. The ISI would want the locals to speak up in favour of a separate Punjab nation. Once there is local support for such a cause, it makes the job of causing panic even more easier. The locals would be expected to provide support to the terrorists who claim that they are fighting for a separate Punjab nation.

The SJF in a recent letter stated that several 100s of its campaigners have reached Pakistan to coordinate the Referendum 2020 campaign in the Nankana Sahib during the ongoing 549th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Devji. The letter further said Referendum 2020 banners and Khalistan flags with the life-size portrait of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale have been placed throughout the Nankana Sahib complex. "SJF will initiate the registration of votes of Referendum 2020 during the next years scheduled 550th birth celebrations at Kartarpur Sahib. A permanent office of the SJF will be established in Lahore to coordinate the registration of Referendum votes.

The worry for the agencies is that the ISI would try and propagate among the pilgrims the need for a pro-Khalistan movement.

Read more at: https://www.oneindia.com/india/why-rise-of-khalistan-separatism-should-worry-india-more-2928597.html

 

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Chandigarh: Sikh bodies protest against closure report in Bargari firing incident

The Chandigarh Police convinced the protesters to take a delegation for submitting a memorandum to the CBI officials at the agency headquarters in Sector 30, following which the protest ended.

SIKH ORGANISATIONS carried out a protest against the CBI for filing the closure report in connection with the Bargari firing case. The Chandigarh Police stopped the protesters near Burail from marching towards Chandigarh and used water cannons and tear gas. Some protesters suffered minor injuries.

The Chandigarh Police convinced the protesters to take a delegation for submitting a memorandum to the CBI officials at the agency headquarters in Sector 30, following which the protest ended.

Earlier, in the day the members of various Sikh organisations gathered at Gurdwara Amb Sahib in the morning and started the protest around 12 noon. The protesters started marching towards Chandigarh as they wanted to protest outside the CBI office in Sector 30 but the police stopped the protesters near Burail jail. The protesters refused to stop and tried to march forward, following which the police used water cannons and tear gas shells to stop the marching protesters.

Addressing the protesters, Sukhjeet Singh Khosa alleged that the closure report filed by the CBI is an eyewash and a conspiracy to weaken the case to give relief to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim. He also alleged that the closure report is part of a political conspiracy.

“First main accused of desecration Mohinder Pal Singh Bittu died in jail, and now the CBI filed a closure report. We will not tolerate this as it is a cover-up exercise. We will continue to fight against the closure report,” Khosa said.

A five-member delegation comprising Khosa, Santokh Singh, Harpreet Singh Makhu, Visakha Singh and Surjeet Singh Iyali went to meet the CBI officials and submitted a memorandum.

https://indianexpress.com/article/c...re-report-in-bargari-firing-incident-5843452/

 

[Ashwasthama]

Few paid agent does drama to earn money. I wish them good luck.

 

[Kaniska]

Do not worry...Capt Amrinser Singh will handle them properly

 

[manlion]

 

[khansaheeb]

Do not worry...Capt Amrinser Singh will handle them properly

Don't forget Indira.

 

[manlion]

Don't forget Indira.

dont forget Rajiv Gandhi .....

 

[Lincoln]

Few paid agent does drama to earn money. I wish them good luck.

lol

 

[jamahir]

I am confused. Isn't SAD ( the Shiromani Akali Dal ) part of the central NDA alliance ??

 

[Ashwasthama]

I am confused. Isn't SAD ( the Shiromani Akali Dal ) part of the central NDA alliance ??

Yes it is.

 

[jamahir]

Yes it is.

So SAD is going against its alliance partner / leader ??

 

[Ashwasthama]

So SAD is going against its alliance partner / leader ??

How can you say that?

 

[jamahir]

How can you say that?

Among other things is this :

“Govt’s both at Centre and state level are least bothered about hurt feelings of Sikhs.

 

[Ashwasthama]

Among other things is this :

There should not be any effort to hurt the feeling of anybody. But some people's feeling keeps on hurting without any reason. Nobdy should bother much about them.