BREAKING: Punjab Police Fabricates Case Upon Critically Injured Rupinder Singh In Bargadi Beadbi Case
21 Oct, 2015
LUDHIANA, Punjab — Yesterday, several media channels in Punjab had broadcast the news of arrest of two Sikhs brothers held responsible for sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib ji in Bargadi. In particular, the PTC Channel and Punjab Kesri were prominent among those who highlighted the “breakthrough” in the 4 month old case.
However, as opposed to the Punjab Police’s claim that two Sikh brothers committed beadbi for financial gains, Sikh leaders have shared a different prospective.
Paramjit Singh Khalsa, former Akali Dal supporter and member of the Sikh Student Federation, today exposed the Government and the Punjab Police for leveling false charges upon the two brothers. In an interview with Harwinder Riar of “Ajj Da Mudda”, Paramjit Singh said that Rupinder Singh, one of the brothers, was actually critically injured when the police used force upon the Sikhs in Kotkapura. “His backbone was broken due to intense beating by the police, however he refused to leave the site of the protest until the police arrested the culprits behind Guru Granth Sahib’s beadbi,” he said.
Following are the facts disclosed by Paramjit Singh –
When the angs were found scattered in Bargadi village, instead of cremating them, they were kept in a palanquin (palki sahib) at Rupinder Singh’s house by the Sikh Sangat.
When the police charged over the peaceful Sikh protesters, Rupinder Singh was particularly targeted because he refused to leave the protest.
He was arrested on October 16 as he refused to get treatment despite broken backbone.
Failing to find the culprits and facing growing pressure due to protests, police yesterday charged Rupinder Singh and his brother for committing the sacrilege in Bargadi.
Although 5 arrests have been made by the police, none of the arrested persons have yet been produced in court. Three of them have been shown with their faces covered, leading to suspicion over the credibility of the arrests.
Rupinder Singh and his brothers are residents of village Panjgrain.
Image captionJagmeet Singh jumped in front of the camera during BBC One’s Sunday Morning Live programme to protest at what he said was the lack of coverage of the Sikh protests and deaths
After the deaths of two protesters in India, Sikhs around the world have been using online protest tactics to highlight what they say is injustice – and one supporter went off-topic on a BBC TV programme to make his case.
When pages of the Sikh holy book were found ripped up, protests spread across the Indian state of Punjab. Police used water cannons, batons and live rounds to disperse the crowds, and at one protest last week police opened fire, leaving at least two dead and more than 50 injured, according to reports. One of those shot, 27-year-old Gurjit Singh, had reportedly gone to give food to the protesters, according to an interview with his father by the Indian Express newspaper. Online and in the streets, a movement quickly sprang up. Tweets showing his body, and photos of other injured protesters were shared widely along with the hashtag “Sikh Lives Matter” on Twitter.
“Sikh Lives Matter” has now been used more than 40,000 times, has spread to other social networks such as YouTube and Facebook, and was surging again on Monday.
In the UK the campaign got another shot of notoriety when Jagmeet Singh – representing a Sikh point of view and from the educational charity Basics of Sikhi – appeared on BBC One’s Sunday Morning Live programme. After a studio debate about interfaith marriage, Singh went off-topic, stood up in front of the camera and interrupted presenter Sian Williams, saying: “Sikhs are being killed in Punjab and nobody is reporting it, please report it.” Williams told him: “I will have to get you taken out unless you allow quiet and respect for guests here and our audience at home.” Video of the episode soon found its way on to YouTube.
Online, protest messages are coming not only from India but from large Sikh communities abroad – especially the UK. One of the first people to re-ignite the hashtag’s popularity was Bally Singh, based in Wolverhampton, who tweeted: “Police violence towards our peaceful Sikh protestors should not go unnoticed.” Many others tweeting compare the clashes with anti-Sikh riots in 1984, during which nearly 3,000 Sikhs were killed.
Image copyrightTwitterImage captionSikhs have been posting pictures of the protests across India and rallying support online
“Sikh Lives Matter”, which borrows its language from US protest movements such as “Black Lives Matter” and “Muslim Lives Matter,” actually began in the US too – where it originally was used to highlight the bullying of Sikh children who are sometimes confused with Muslims. But it’s been used in recent days to highlight the events in India and rail against Western media reporting, a big theme of the protests. A petition to the BBC on Change.org has received more than 70,000 signatures. It calls for more coverage of the story and for coverage of India’s treatment of its Sikh citizens.
The BBC denied the protesters’ allegation that there was a “blackout” around the story and moved to correct the assertion on the petition that there had been “no mention” of the story on BBC outlets. “The BBC is covering this story online and on radio and it has been discussed on the BBC Asian Network,” the BBC press office said in a statement. The story has also been covered by the BBC’s Hindi language service.
Protesters across India continue to demand justice for the alleged sacrilege against their holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib. In some places, Muslims have reportedly taken to the streets alongside their Sikh neighbours to protest at India’s treatment of minorities, with videos of Muslims marching being widely shared online.
“As a religious minority, Sikhs are frequently overlooked by the Indian media – which is then reflected internationally,” says Sunny Hundal, a British journalist of Sikh heritage.”The comparison to 1984 is a bit exaggerated, but shows how little Sikhs trust the Indian state and worry about a repeat.”
Religious intolerance is a big issue in India at the moment – and as BBC Trending recently reported, the conversation has grown increasingly heated of late, with supporters of Hindu nationalist prime minister Narendra Modi squaring off against those who rail against “Modi’s toadies”.
FARIDKOT, Punjab (October 16, 2015)—In an attempt to extend condolences to the families of Shaheed Bhai Krishan Bhagwan Singh Ji and Shaheed Bhai Gurjit Singh Ji, the Sikh24 team visited village Behbal Kalan (Faridkot). The environment of the village was sorrowful, and the Shaheeds’ siblings were wailing loudly on the demise of their beloveds. Below is some brief information about the duo of martyrs.
Shaheed Bhai Krishan Bhagwan Singh Ji
Bhai Krishan Bhagwan Singh Ji was 45 years old and was very religious since the early years of his life. Several years ago, he had moved abroad to support his family. Bhai Sahib’s family is not well off, and his parents live by farming on land owned by others in the village. Despite his old age, Bhai Sahib’s father, S. Jaspal Singh, a school-bus driver has to work hard.
Bhai Krishan Bhagwan Singh Ji is survived by his two sons and daughter.
He was well respected in Fremont, California and was a regular Sevadaar (someone who does selfless service) at the Gurdwara Sahib.
Pritam Singh has no time to mourn. The 83-year-old leans on his walking stick as villagers come together to help him move the body of his grandson, Gurjit Singh (27), into a van hired from Faridkot’s Saranwa village.
“My only priority now is to get justice for my grandson. We are ferrying his body to the nearby Guru ki Taabh village, where the protest will continue till police does not register an FIR against the policemen who shot dead my grandson,” said Pritam, recalling the moment when he looked at Gurjit’s face after a bullet tore through his eye.
On Wednesday, police clashed with protesters agitating against an alleged incident of sacrilege involving the Guru Granth Sahib.
As police opened fire at the Behbal Kalan village, the bullets claimed two lives — Gujit from Saranwa, a shopkeeper running an electical-motor repair shop, and Krishan Singh (44), a granthi (Sikh priest), who made his living through kirtans in villages.
“He just went there to serve langar to Sikhs who were protesting peacefully. We were just protesting for the dignity and respect of our Sikh faith. Was it wrong? Are those policemen, who did not think twice before opening fire on their own brothers, not Sikhs? What was the fault of my grandson who went there to feed the hungry,” said Pritam.
With his son and another grandson working in Kenya as labourers, Gurjit was the family’s only support at home.
Another villager, Master Pooran Singh, said the protest at Guru Ki Taabh will not end till “errant” policemen were arrested for killing “brothers who just went there to serve langar”.
In the neighbouring village of Naimiyewala, also known as Behbal Khurd, a family mourned the death of their sole breadwinner. After returning from Africa, Krishan Singh earned his living — a paltry sum of Rs 4,000 every month — by singing gurbani. With his modest earnings, he supported his daughter Amrit Kaur’s (19) college education, and was paying for the computes classes of his son, Prabhdeep Singh (18).
“What was his fault? He was just following the teachings of our Gurus. He just went there to serve langar to protesting Sikhs,” said Mohinder Singh, Krishan’s father and an eyewitness to the entire incident.
“A bullet hit him in the back. I used my turban to try and stop the bleeding. Then, I tried using his turban to stop it, but he was gone. My son was gone…I had told him not to come, but he said he wanted to serve langar to the protesting sangat,” added Mohinder (65).
“My husband is never going to come back. But I want the strictest punishment in both cases. The Akal Takht and our Sikh panth is supreme. The policemen who shot my husband should be behind the bars,” said Krishan’s wife, Veerpal Kaur.
“We will not allow the post-mortem of our martyrs till an FIR against the police personnel is registered. The protest at Guru Ki Taabh will go on indefinitely with these bodies,” the protesters said.
The courageous act of Sikhs in Sangrur, India has been covered by media the world over. However, unfortunately the coverage often revolves around the notion these men had to forgo religious rules to help the children. Just as in the case of Harman Singh of New Zealand who helped an injured child using the material from his dastaar (turban), Sikh PA look to make media aware that compassion is a major part of Sikhi and there are stories of Singhs using their dastaars in such fashion going back many years. See below for the story.
Sikh PA have again arranged for ITV to cover Midland Langar Seva Society in their attempts to help the migrants in Calais, currently living in severely dire conditions. The work of MLSS is a great way to showcase the Sikh ethos to world and follows in the footsteps of the likes of Bhai Kanhaiya Ji. The TV piece will be on ITV Central News at 6pm tonight (17/09/15).
The incident of 9/11 undoubtedly changed the world in irrevocable ways. Despite being completely uninvolved in anything to do with 9/11, Sikhs have been one of the most affected groups in the aftermath of the tragic events.
Post 9/11, a specific image of what a terrorist looks like became embedded in the psyche of much of the Western world. This has seen Sikhs become victims of abuse, attacks and even murder.
Many followers of the Sikh faith wear turbans and keep their hair uncut, in adherence to the teachings of the Sikh Gurus. This means men will often have beards and turbans, whilst women may also wear a turban or keep their heads covered with a shawl. The physical identity of the Sikh often stands out in Western countries, even more so than other minority groups. This has resulted in Sikhs suffering from what can only be described as Islamophobic abuse all over the world and most notably in the USA. The severity of the situation can be seen in the fact that the first post 9/11 hate crime victim to be killed was a Sikh, whilst as recently as 2012 a man invaded a Sikh temple and randomly started shooting worshippers, killing six people.
This issue is yet to be recognised by any government organisation. There is no country where attacks on Sikhs are collated separately by authorities, nor has there been any specific campaigns created by government agencies to help educate the public on who Sikhs are. However, Sikh groups are tackling this issue.
Below you can find articles on hate crimes against Sikhs and also discussion on how Sikhs are looking to tackle the problem. For more information or to speak to someone involved in campaigns against Sikh Hate Crime, contact Sikh PA on Media@SikhPA.com.
SIKH COALITION INSIGHT INTO LATEST INCIDENTS OF HATE CRIMES AGAINST SIKHS
Sikh organisations have lived up to the remit of the Khalsa by looking to help refugees currently stranded in Calais. Sikh PA have showcased the efforts of these groups through the media in order to raise awareness about the Sikh ethos and also inspire others to support and help in the same way.
See the link below just giving a slight glimpse into some of the brilliant work done by Midland Langar Seva Society. You can keep track of the MLSS do by following them on Facebook.
Sikh PA are still discussing further coverage with media regarding other groups supporting this issue too. If you are part of a charity organisation helping in any way, please get in touch through Media@SikhPA.com.
Punjabi Sikh Sangat News – Police Case Against Alleged Culprit of Desecration called Fabrication
/0 Comments/in News, Sikh Lives Matter /by adminBREAKING: Punjab Police Fabricates Case Upon Critically Injured Rupinder Singh In Bargadi Beadbi Case
21 Oct, 2015
LUDHIANA, Punjab — Yesterday, several media channels in Punjab had broadcast the news of arrest of two Sikhs brothers held responsible for sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib ji in Bargadi. In particular, the PTC Channel and Punjab Kesri were prominent among those who highlighted the “breakthrough” in the 4 month old case.
However, as opposed to the Punjab Police’s claim that two Sikh brothers committed beadbi for financial gains, Sikh leaders have shared a different prospective.
Paramjit Singh Khalsa, former Akali Dal supporter and member of the Sikh Student Federation, today exposed the Government and the Punjab Police for leveling false charges upon the two brothers. In an interview with Harwinder Riar of “Ajj Da Mudda”, Paramjit Singh said that Rupinder Singh, one of the brothers, was actually critically injured when the police used force upon the Sikhs in Kotkapura. “His backbone was broken due to intense beating by the police, however he refused to leave the site of the protest until the police arrested the culprits behind Guru Granth Sahib’s beadbi,” he said.
Following are the facts disclosed by Paramjit Singh –
When the angs were found scattered in Bargadi village, instead of cremating them, they were kept in a palanquin (palki sahib) at Rupinder Singh’s house by the Sikh Sangat.
When the police charged over the peaceful Sikh protesters, Rupinder Singh was particularly targeted because he refused to leave the protest.
He was arrested on October 16 as he refused to get treatment despite broken backbone.
Failing to find the culprits and facing growing pressure due to protests, police yesterday charged Rupinder Singh and his brother for committing the sacrilege in Bargadi.
Although 5 arrests have been made by the police, none of the arrested persons have yet been produced in court. Three of them have been shown with their faces covered, leading to suspicion over the credibility of the arrests.
Rupinder Singh and his brothers are residents of village Panjgrain.
BBC Trending – #SikhLivesMatter
/0 Comments/in News /by adminAfter the deaths of two protesters in India, Sikhs around the world have been using online protest tactics to highlight what they say is injustice – and one supporter went off-topic on a BBC TV programme to make his case.
When pages of the Sikh holy book were found ripped up, protests spread across the Indian state of Punjab. Police used water cannons, batons and live rounds to disperse the crowds, and at one protest last week police opened fire, leaving at least two dead and more than 50 injured, according to reports. One of those shot, 27-year-old Gurjit Singh, had reportedly gone to give food to the protesters, according to an interview with his father by the Indian Express newspaper. Online and in the streets, a movement quickly sprang up. Tweets showing his body, and photos of other injured protesters were shared widely along with the hashtag “Sikh Lives Matter” on Twitter.
“Sikh Lives Matter” has now been used more than 40,000 times, has spread to other social networks such as YouTube and Facebook, and was surging again on Monday.
In the UK the campaign got another shot of notoriety when Jagmeet Singh – representing a Sikh point of view and from the educational charity Basics of Sikhi – appeared on BBC One’s Sunday Morning Live programme. After a studio debate about interfaith marriage, Singh went off-topic, stood up in front of the camera and interrupted presenter Sian Williams, saying: “Sikhs are being killed in Punjab and nobody is reporting it, please report it.” Williams told him: “I will have to get you taken out unless you allow quiet and respect for guests here and our audience at home.” Video of the episode soon found its way on to YouTube.
Online, protest messages are coming not only from India but from large Sikh communities abroad – especially the UK. One of the first people to re-ignite the hashtag’s popularity was Bally Singh, based in Wolverhampton, who tweeted: “Police violence towards our peaceful Sikh protestors should not go unnoticed.” Many others tweeting compare the clashes with anti-Sikh riots in 1984, during which nearly 3,000 Sikhs were killed.
“Sikh Lives Matter”, which borrows its language from US protest movements such as “Black Lives Matter” and “Muslim Lives Matter,” actually began in the US too – where it originally was used to highlight the bullying of Sikh children who are sometimes confused with Muslims. But it’s been used in recent days to highlight the events in India and rail against Western media reporting, a big theme of the protests. A petition to the BBC on Change.org has received more than 70,000 signatures. It calls for more coverage of the story and for coverage of India’s treatment of its Sikh citizens.
The BBC denied the protesters’ allegation that there was a “blackout” around the story and moved to correct the assertion on the petition that there had been “no mention” of the story on BBC outlets. “The BBC is covering this story online and on radio and it has been discussed on the BBC Asian Network,” the BBC press office said in a statement. The story has also been covered by the BBC’s Hindi language service.
Protesters across India continue to demand justice for the alleged sacrilege against their holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib. In some places, Muslims have reportedly taken to the streets alongside their Sikh neighbours to protest at India’s treatment of minorities, with videos of Muslims marching being widely shared online.
“As a religious minority, Sikhs are frequently overlooked by the Indian media – which is then reflected internationally,” says Sunny Hundal, a British journalist of Sikh heritage.”The comparison to 1984 is a bit exaggerated, but shows how little Sikhs trust the Indian state and worry about a repeat.”
Religious intolerance is a big issue in India at the moment – and as BBC Trending recently reported, the conversation has grown increasingly heated of late, with supporters of Hindu nationalist prime minister Narendra Modi squaring off against those who rail against “Modi’s toadies”.
Blog by Jody Lan-Castle and Mukul Devichand
Via – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-34572118
Sikh 24 – American amongst those Killed by Punjab Police
/0 Comments/in Sikh Lives Matter /by adminFARIDKOT, Punjab (October 16, 2015)—In an attempt to extend condolences to the families of Shaheed Bhai Krishan Bhagwan Singh Ji and Shaheed Bhai Gurjit Singh Ji, the Sikh24 team visited village Behbal Kalan (Faridkot). The environment of the village was sorrowful, and the Shaheeds’ siblings were wailing loudly on the demise of their beloveds. Below is some brief information about the duo of martyrs.
Shaheed Bhai Krishan Bhagwan Singh Ji
Bhai Krishan Bhagwan Singh Ji was 45 years old and was very religious since the early years of his life. Several years ago, he had moved abroad to support his family. Bhai Sahib’s family is not well off, and his parents live by farming on land owned by others in the village. Despite his old age, Bhai Sahib’s father, S. Jaspal Singh, a school-bus driver has to work hard.
Bhai Krishan Bhagwan Singh Ji is survived by his two sons and daughter.
He was well respected in Fremont, California and was a regular Sevadaar (someone who does selfless service) at the Gurdwara Sahib.
https://www.sikh24.com/2015/10/16/american-sikh-among-those-killed-by-the-punjab-police-during-kotkapura-protests/
Indian Express – Sikhs Shot by Police were just there to Serve Food
/0 Comments/in Sikh Lives Matter /by adminPritam Singh has no time to mourn. The 83-year-old leans on his walking stick as villagers come together to help him move the body of his grandson, Gurjit Singh (27), into a van hired from Faridkot’s Saranwa village.
“My only priority now is to get justice for my grandson. We are ferrying his body to the nearby Guru ki Taabh village, where the protest will continue till police does not register an FIR against the policemen who shot dead my grandson,” said Pritam, recalling the moment when he looked at Gurjit’s face after a bullet tore through his eye.
On Wednesday, police clashed with protesters agitating against an alleged incident of sacrilege involving the Guru Granth Sahib.
As police opened fire at the Behbal Kalan village, the bullets claimed two lives — Gujit from Saranwa, a shopkeeper running an electical-motor repair shop, and Krishan Singh (44), a granthi (Sikh priest), who made his living through kirtans in villages.
“He just went there to serve langar to Sikhs who were protesting peacefully. We were just protesting for the dignity and respect of our Sikh faith. Was it wrong? Are those policemen, who did not think twice before opening fire on their own brothers, not Sikhs? What was the fault of my grandson who went there to feed the hungry,” said Pritam.
With his son and another grandson working in Kenya as labourers, Gurjit was the family’s only support at home.
Another villager, Master Pooran Singh, said the protest at Guru Ki Taabh will not end till “errant” policemen were arrested for killing “brothers who just went there to serve langar”.
In the neighbouring village of Naimiyewala, also known as Behbal Khurd, a family mourned the death of their sole breadwinner. After returning from Africa, Krishan Singh earned his living — a paltry sum of Rs 4,000 every month — by singing gurbani. With his modest earnings, he supported his daughter Amrit Kaur’s (19) college education, and was paying for the computes classes of his son, Prabhdeep Singh (18).
“What was his fault? He was just following the teachings of our Gurus. He just went there to serve langar to protesting Sikhs,” said Mohinder Singh, Krishan’s father and an eyewitness to the entire incident.
“A bullet hit him in the back. I used my turban to try and stop the bleeding. Then, I tried using his turban to stop it, but he was gone. My son was gone…I had told him not to come, but he said he wanted to serve langar to the protesting sangat,” added Mohinder (65).
“My husband is never going to come back. But I want the strictest punishment in both cases. The Akal Takht and our Sikh panth is supreme. The policemen who shot my husband should be behind the bars,” said Krishan’s wife, Veerpal Kaur.
“We will not allow the post-mortem of our martyrs till an FIR against the police personnel is registered. The protest at Guru Ki Taabh will go on indefinitely with these bodies,” the protesters said.
Via – http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/faridkot-protests-they-were-just-there-to-serve-langar-says-victims-kin/
Sikhs Save Drowning Boys – Yet Sikhi isn’t Credited
/0 Comments/in News /by adminThe courageous act of Sikhs in Sangrur, India has been covered by media the world over. However, unfortunately the coverage often revolves around the notion these men had to forgo religious rules to help the children. Just as in the case of Harman Singh of New Zealand who helped an injured child using the material from his dastaar (turban), Sikh PA look to make media aware that compassion is a major part of Sikhi and there are stories of Singhs using their dastaars in such fashion going back many years. See below for the story.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Sikh-youth-removes-turban-saves-4-from-drowning/articleshow/49157079.cms
Langar Week 2015 – Indian News Coverage
/0 Comments/in News /by adminLangar Week 2015 is already making news all over the world. Well done to the Basics of Sikhi India team for getting this story in the news – http://epaper.dailypehredar.com/Details.aspx?id=6006&boxid=105927771
ITV Appeal – Sikhs Tackle Migrant Crisis in Calais
/0 Comments/in News /by adminSikh PA have again arranged for ITV to cover Midland Langar Seva Society in their attempts to help the migrants in Calais, currently living in severely dire conditions. The work of MLSS is a great way to showcase the Sikh ethos to world and follows in the footsteps of the likes of Bhai Kanhaiya Ji. The TV piece will be on ITV Central News at 6pm tonight (17/09/15).
Click this link to see the online appeal from ITV – http://www.itv.com/news/central/update/2015-09-17/midland-sikh-societys-appeal-for-calais-migrant-crisis/
Hate Crimes against Sikhs post 9/11
/0 Comments/in News /by adminThe incident of 9/11 undoubtedly changed the world in irrevocable ways. Despite being completely uninvolved in anything to do with 9/11, Sikhs have been one of the most affected groups in the aftermath of the tragic events.
Post 9/11, a specific image of what a terrorist looks like became embedded in the psyche of much of the Western world. This has seen Sikhs become victims of abuse, attacks and even murder.
Many followers of the Sikh faith wear turbans and keep their hair uncut, in adherence to the teachings of the Sikh Gurus. This means men will often have beards and turbans, whilst women may also wear a turban or keep their heads covered with a shawl. The physical identity of the Sikh often stands out in Western countries, even more so than other minority groups. This has resulted in Sikhs suffering from what can only be described as Islamophobic abuse all over the world and most notably in the USA. The severity of the situation can be seen in the fact that the first post 9/11 hate crime victim to be killed was a Sikh, whilst as recently as 2012 a man invaded a Sikh temple and randomly started shooting worshippers, killing six people.
This issue is yet to be recognised by any government organisation. There is no country where attacks on Sikhs are collated separately by authorities, nor has there been any specific campaigns created by government agencies to help educate the public on who Sikhs are. However, Sikh groups are tackling this issue.
Below you can find articles on hate crimes against Sikhs and also discussion on how Sikhs are looking to tackle the problem. For more information or to speak to someone involved in campaigns against Sikh Hate Crime, contact Sikh PA on Media@SikhPA.com.
SIKH COALITION INSIGHT INTO LATEST INCIDENTS OF HATE CRIMES AGAINST SIKHS
http://sikhcoalition.org/hatecrimes
SIKH TEMPLE IN NORTH ENGLAND DAUBED WITH ISLAMOPHOBIC GRAFFITI
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/yobs-spray-die-muslims-die-9985403
BALBIR SINGH SODHI – FIRST DOMESTIC VICTIM OF 9/11
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Balbir_Singh_Sodhi
DISCUSSION OF SIKH IDENTITY ISSUES FOLLOWING VIRAL BULLYING VIDEO
http://www.londonlive.co.uk/news/2015-03-11/islamaphobic-bullying-goes-viral
LIST OF HATE CRIMES FROM SEPTEMBER 2001 – JANUARY 2002
http://www.realsikhism.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1210913104&ucat=8
WISCONSIN SIKH TEMPLE MASSACRE
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisconsin_Sikh_temple_shooting
HISTORY OF HATE CRIMES FROM 9/11 TO 2012
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/07/history-of-hate-crimes-against-sikhs-since-911_n_1751841.html
Langar Week 2015 – Times of India coverage
/0 Comments/in Langar Week /by adminCoverage of Langar Week 2015 in The Times of India.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Sikhs-feed-the-world/articleshow/49238933.cms
Sikh Charity Tackle Calais Refugee Crisis
/0 Comments/in News /by adminSikh organisations have lived up to the remit of the Khalsa by looking to help refugees currently stranded in Calais. Sikh PA have showcased the efforts of these groups through the media in order to raise awareness about the Sikh ethos and also inspire others to support and help in the same way.
See the link below just giving a slight glimpse into some of the brilliant work done by Midland Langar Seva Society. You can keep track of the MLSS do by following them on Facebook.
Sikh PA are still discussing further coverage with media regarding other groups supporting this issue too. If you are part of a charity organisation helping in any way, please get in touch through Media@SikhPA.com.
http://www.itv.com/news/central/2015-09-07/walsall-based-charity-arrives-in-calais-to-help-refugees/