3 accused in anti-Sikh riots case acquitted

The Delhi High Court on Friday acquitted three accused in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case at Shastri Nagar in North Delhi, saying there were discrepancies galore in the evidence of prosecution witnesses.

The riots broke out in the wake of the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984.

A Division Bench of Justices A.K. Sikri and Justice Ajit Bharihoke acquitted Bhagat Singh, Mangal Sain and Brij Mohan Verma on their separate appeals against their conviction by the lower court.

The Sarai Rohilla police had lodged a case against the accused on a direction by a committee after consideration of the affidavits filed by the riot victims.

The police had booked them under Sections 395 (dacoity) 435 (mischief by fire or explosive) and 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code.

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Sikh history book back to haunt SGPC

SAD (Delhi) demands action against panel that cleared the book

A controversial history book, Sikh Itihaas (Hindi edition), published by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) a few years ago is back to haunt the religious body. A delegation of Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) today met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh, seeking a ban on the book and action against the authors and SGPC functionaries responsible for printing and distributing it. The book allegedly uses inappropriate adjectives for various Sikh gurus.

The delegation led by SAD (Delhi)’s Punjab head Jaswinder Singh Baliawal and its youth wing Chief Gurmit Singh submitted a memorandum to the jathedar. “We had taken up the matter earlier as well, and the printing of the book had been stopped. But there is still no action against the panel that cleared the derogatory and blasphemous remarks,” said Baliawal.

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Sajjan involved in murder during '84 riots: CBI

New Delhi, May 19 (PTI) CBI today alleged before a Delhi court that senior Congress leader Sajjan Kumar was involved in the murder of people during 1984 anti-Sikh riots by giving provocative speeches, a charge vehemently denied by him.

"Sajjan Kumar addressed a meeting after which the crowd identified the houses of Sikh community, looted it and killed the people, thereby creating mayhem all over the locality," CBI counsel D P Singh submitted before Additional Sessions Judge Sunita Gupta.

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SGPC chief’s appeal to Sikhs on census

Anandpur Sahib, Punjab: SGPC president said today that all Sikhs should mention themselves as just Sikhs in the ongoing census.

SGPC appealed that no Sikh should mention his or her sub-caste in the census. It is an appeal to all Sikhs to mention their mother tongue as Punjabi. The census will then shed light on the exact details of numbers of Sikhs in the country.

Condemning the suspension of the Anandpur Sahib – Amritsar rail project, he said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should intervene into the issue. “Being a Sikh, the PM should take up the matter on priority basis. After all, it’s the issue of connectivity between two Takhts,” the SGPC chief added.

Commenting on the allegations of the saffronisation of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur’s tercentenary celebrations, he said the event was meant at bringing people of all walks of life together.

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Canadian Sikh shot dead in home

Vancouver, May 18 – A Sikh youth has been shot dead in the driveway of his posh home in the Vancouver suburb of Surrey.

Chhminder Singh Gill, 32, who was killed Sunday, may have been targeted for his possible criminal links, local media said, though police have not said anything about it yet.

A police spokesman said they are investigating his business links.

‘We still have a lot of work ahead of us to figure out who he is linked to and what he is up to. But definitely he was the intended target of this from what we have learned so far,’ he told the local media.

Gill lived a posh life with wife Jasvir in a seven-bedroom home valued at $754,000.

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Krishna offers prayer at Ganga Sahib Gurdwara in Tehran

Tehran : External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, presently here on a four-day State visit, paid Obeisance at the lone Ganga Singh Sabha Gurdwara on Sunday.

Interacting with media after performing prayer at the Gurdwara, Krishna said: "I am happy that Sikh community here in Tehran has built this Gurdwara and they have been praying here and they have been involved in trade and other economic activities which bring the two countries nearer".

Krishna described Sikhs living in Iran as "wonderful Ambassadors of India".

"I have learnt that National Day celebrations were held here and I think they are wonderful ambassadors of India in this country , I wish them all well, " he added.

Ganga Singh Sabha Gurdwara was founded in 1941 by Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Teheran.

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Sikh religious sect head shot dead in Punjab

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Hoshiarpur (Punjab): A Sikh religious sect leader in Punjab Sant Pradhan Singh was gunned down by armed miscreants in Hoshiarpur district of Punjab in the wee hours today, police said.

Unidentified persons armed with AK-47 gun opened fire on head of 'Dera Mai Dass (Nirmale sect)' at Baddon, seriously injurying him, they said.

He succumed to his bullet injuries on way to civil hospital in adjoining Phagwara, the sources said.

On hearing news of the death of the sect head many of his devotees thronged the civil hospital to have a glimpse of him.

Detailing about the incident, they said in wee hours today after offering prayer of Guru Granth Sahib in the hall of the Dera, Sant Pradhan Singh opened its gate.

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Keertan Darbar pics at Krishna nagar, Delhi

Shabad Chowki Jatha of Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Krishna nagar organised a Keertan Darbar, on the occassion of Tri Centenary celebrations of the victory of Sirhind by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. He was the Sikh general who established the First sikh state in India by avenging the martyrdom of two sons of Guru Gobind Singh ji.

Later, the imperial army attacked and Baba Banda Singh was offered to choose between Islam and death. He chose to die rather than give up his beloved faith. This is when his torture began. His baby son was placed on his lap. His son's heart was ripped out. While his heart was still beating in his enemies hand it was forced into his mouth. Banda Singh was tortured, killed and then his head was placed on a spear and paraded around for all Sikhs to witness! Today, Banda Singh Bahadur is celebrated as a great warrior and the first Sikh ruler who established the first Sikh state.

It was a very well organised programme with a massive gathering of devotees from various parts of Delhi & NCR. The Ragee jathaas included Bhai Manpreet singh Kanpuri, Bhai Baldev singh Vadala as well Bhai Mehtab singh ji. The Gurudwara committee welcomed all the visitors that included Jathedar Gurcharan singh Gatka Master, Member DSGMC as well heads of various local gurdwara bodies. Guru ka langer was distributed amongst the devotees during the programme.

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Frame charges against Sajjan Kumar for 1984 riots: Court

A city court on Saturday ordered framing of charges against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar and seven others for allegedly killing five people during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Additional Sessions Judge Sunita Gupta passed the order. The court will now hear the matter May 18 when Kumar and others will present their defence.

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UK hails its blue-eyed Sikh soldier

They number just 80 in the 150,000-strong British Army, but Sikh soldiers have become the toast of the fighting force.

Private Ranvir Singh, a reservist with 151 London Transport Regiment, is now the UK government’s ambassador tasked with building bridges with that country’s formidable Sikh population.

He is credited with dispelling rumours about bullying, harassment and racism in the British army and also encouraging young people to enlist.

Singh has been visiting Gurdwaras across England to reach out to the Sikh community and share his experiences in the Army.

The British army website quotes Singh’s Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Adrain Lee as saying, "The work Private Singh has done on behalf of the British Army has been exemplary. At a time when conflicts occur as much over ideals as over territory, ensuring good communication across community groups is critical."

The British army admits that his efforts have been instrumental in improving its relationship with the Gurdwaras and engaging effectively with Sikhs. The Army Community Liaisons Office for London says, "They (Sikhs) now see a face they recognise and that builds up a trust with the Sikh community and the army."

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