New Website to Document Unlawful Killings and Torture by Police in Punjab

A web-based form aimed at empowering victims to hold India’s government police agencies accountable has been launched amid a growing international concern for human rights violations among the nation’s northwestern state of Punjab. Released by the Khalra Mission Organisation, the Punjab Human Rights Organisation, and Ensaaf ReportPunjabPolice.org hopes to “shine a spotlight on the officials and institituitons that violate human rights.”
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Unionist Punjabi Statesman Sir Chhotu Ram Commemorated in California

Hayward, CA: Nov. 22, 2015 — Traveling from Hyderabad, India to join a California gathering of Indian minorities in commemorating the 134th birth anniversary of … Read More

US Congress’ Sikh Caucus “Greatly Concerned” By Violence Against “Peaceful Sikh Protestors”

Washington, D.C.: Oct. 31, 2015 — On the eve of the 31st anniversary of the 1984 Sikh Genocide, the co-chairs of the … Read More

“I Do Think He’s a Martyr,” Says Daughter of Murdered Sikh Activist

Navkiran Kaur Khalra speaks about the 1995 disappearance and killing by Indian police of her father, Jaswant Singh Khalra, and his work to expose secret genocide in Punjab, India.

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Hunger-Striker Surat Singh Khalsa Rearrested Despite Worldwide Support

LUDHIANA, PUNJAB: July 22, 2015 — As a delegation of senior officials representing the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) party in Punjab, India toured North America to woo diaspora … Read More

Family of U.S. Citizen Imprisoned in India Appeals to Congressman Jerry McNerney

McNerney joined five other U.S. representatives — Tom McClintock, Patrick Meehan, Mike Honda, Zoe Lofgren, and John Garamendi — in signing an April 15 letter to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to “bring your attention to the case of Ravinder Jeet Singh and his father, Surat Singh Khalsa.” Read More