KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
09-Jul-1997
Three individuals lost their lives in a shootout, and two others sustained injuries during an explosion that took place in a temple in Bagha Purana, Moga.
08-Jul-1997
35 persons were killed and 66 others injured in a bomb blast on train at Lehra Khana Railway Station in Bathinda district. Later, Police arrested six Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) terrorists in this connection.
06-Jun-1997
Seven persons were killed and 14 others injured in an explosion occurred near a warehouse in a private bus in Pathankot, Gurdaspur district.
06-Apr-1997
Four people, including an army jawan, were killed and 14 others sustained injuries in an explosion that occurred in a J&K transport bus at Kathwala Bridge in Pathankot, Gurdaspur district.
14-Mar-1997
Seven persons were killed and 13 others, including one BSF jawan were injured in an explosion occurred outside the railway station in Jalandhar.
15-Jan-1997
An explosion took place at the Railway Police Station in Ludhiana, resulting in no loss of life.
11-Dec-1996
An explosion occurred at Naulakha Cinema in Ludhiana. However, no casualties have been reported.
02-Dec-1996
Ten persons were killed and 21 others injured in an explosion inside the Jhelum Express train, allegedly carried out by KZF terrorists at Ambala in Haryana.
31-Aug-1995
The Chief Minister of Punjab, Beant Singh along with 17 others were killed in a suicide bomb attack occurred in the premises of the Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh. The suicide bomber, identified as Dilawar Singh, was equipped with a 7 kg RDX explosive belt. The Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) later claimed responsibility for this assassination.
16-Mar-1995
The Khalsa March commenced from Sri Akal Takht, and Bhai Mohkam Singh led a Ardas (prayer) for its success and the realization of its objectives.
03-Mar-1995
Under the leadership of H.S. Rode, the working committee of SAD (United) passed resolutions, announcing a protest march from Akal Takhat in Amritsar to Delhi on April 5. They also decided to present a memorandum to the President of India on April 6, demanding the repeal of TADA and the release of Sikh detainees, including S.S. Mann, Dr. Sohan Singh, and Kanwar Singh Dhami.
02-Mar-1995
Prof. Manjit Singh, the acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat, called upon Sikhs to actively participate in the "Bandi Chhor-Khalsa March" from Gwalior to Amritsar on the upcoming Diwali, commemorating the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh.
02-Feb-1995
S.S. Mann was produced before the Court in Khanna and was remanded to Judicial custody until February 16. Party supporters chanted slogans in support of Mann and against the government.
19-Jan-1995
The Sikh High Priests announced that Mahant Manjit Singh of Jammu has been declared a "Tankhaiya" due to his religious misconduct.
08-Jan-1995
In an press note signed by Baba Thakur Singh, Chief of the Damdami Taksal, it was announced that a religious Khalsa March would be organized on March 14, coinciding with the occasion of Hola Mohalla.
28-Dec-1994
The Panthic Committee, consisting of five members established by Prof. Manjit Singh,
30-Nov-1994
P.S. Badal denounced the undisclosed ban on his protest march from Amritsar to Delhi on December 1, along with the crackdown on his party members, as undemocratic and a violation of human rights. He reaffirmed that his party would proceed with the march as planned.
07-Nov-1994
P.S. Badal revealed that his party's planned rally would coincide with the opening day of the winter session of Parliament. He further announced that 1995 would be designated as the "Year of People's Movement."
08-Oct-1994
S.S. Mann called upon the Sikh community to commemorate the death anniversary of Sukha and Jinda on October 9 by reciting "Chaupai," "Dehshiva Var MoheIh," and offering prayers before Guru Granth Sahib. He emphasized that Sukha and Jinda had made the ultimate sacrifice for the establishment of an independent sovereign Sikh state.
09-Aug-1994
S.S. Mann appealed to the Sikh community to wear black badges, dupattas, and neckties on August 15 and boycott official functions to observe it as a day of mourning.
01-Aug-1994
G.S. Tohra, President of SGPC, criticized all the Congress Prime Ministers for being anti-Sikhs and reaffirmed his assurance to Badal that he could become the next Chief Minister of Punjab if he submitted to Sh. Akal Takht.
28-Jul-1994
G.S. Tohra announced in Amritsar that the SGPC could offer all its posts to SAD (B), on the condition that P.S. Badal accepted the supremacy of the Akal Takht.
24-Jul-1994
The Badals clarified that individuals of non-Sikh faith would be welcomed as members, as long as they expressed their belief in the policies of the SAD (B).
18-Jul-1994
SAD (Amritsar) decided to mark Independence Day, August 15, as a Black Day in order to express their protest against the perceived denial of rights to the people of Punjab, especially the Sikhs. Additionally, they announced their goal of enrolling 20 lakh members into the party.
15-Jul-1994
H.S. Rode, the convenor, along with Dhian Singh Mand, ex-MP Darshan Singh Mand, Ajit Singh Bhangoo, members of the presidium committee, and Gurdev Singh, President of Dalit Front Punjab, declared their commitment to continue their peaceful struggle for the attainment of Khalsa Raj. They pledged their allegiance to Baba Thakur Singh, Chief of Damdami Taksal, who will provide guidance and support.