KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
10-Jul-1994
A 44 members ad-hoc committee was constituted by SAD (Amritsar) for the Delhi State Unit.
08-Jul-1994
Ajmer Singh Lakhowal, President of BKU (L), held a gathering at Mukandpur in Ludhiana where he proposed conducting a plebiscite among Sikhs to determine the implementation of the Anandpur Sahib resolution and the creation of a sovereign independent Sikh state as a means to address the problems in Punjab.
03-Jul-1994
SS Mann made allegations that various Hindu organizations and political parties were conspiring to eliminate the Sikh community and joining forces to exploit the water resources of Punjab. He further stated that the "Amritsar Declaration" called for the freedom of Sikhs through a confederation with either Hindustan, Pakistan, or any other country.
27-Jun-1994
The International Centre of Sikh Thought organized a function in Patiala to honor Harinder Singh Khalsa, a former IFS officer and former Secretary of SGPC. He was presented with the "Sanman Patra" for his courageous acts of resigning as a diplomat in protest against Operation Blue Star and as Secretary of SGPC due to the irregularities within the organization.
18-Jun-1994
The Pro-Damdami Taksal group of SAD (Mann), led by Captain H.S. Rode and Bhai Jasvir Singh Rode, staged a revolt against the leadership of S.S. Mann for joining SAD (Amritsar). They decided to maintain a separate entity.
06-Jun-1994
The Ghallughara week was commemorated as per the SGPC's call, by holding Bhogs of Akhand Path in approximately 99 Gurudwaras across Punjab.
31-May-1994
Four unidentified terrorists were killed during a police encounter with a checkpoint team near Thakur Dawara village in Himachal Pradesh. A significant cache of weapons and explosives, including 43 AK-47 rifles, 117 assault magazines with 1520 rounds, 17 detonators, 2 rocket launchers, 50 kg of explosive materials, and a truck with registration number JKR 2325 were recovered from the spot.
14-May-1994
Sukhwinder Singh alias Sukhi, a hardcore terrorist affiliated with BTFK, was killed in a police encounter near Salar Majra village, Rupnagar.
12-May-1994
Amritpal Singh Khalsa alias Masterji, a hardcore extremist was killed in an encounter with a police party in Sri Hargobindpur, Gurdaspur.
12-May-1994
Harpal Singh Jabalpuri, a listed terrorist of KLF committed suicide by consuming cyanide.
11-May-1994
Prof. Manjit Singh successfully achieved unity among various organizations, including AISSF (GILL), AISSF (Ghuman), AISSF (Maan), SSF (Bittu), BSSF, and the World Sikh Youth Organization.
11-May-1994
Prof. Manjit Singh formed a five-member Supreme Council comprising H.S. Gill, J.S. Ghuman, V.S. Valtoha, G.S. Najowal, and B.S. Khalsa as members. Additionally, an 18-member Central Committee was established to provide representation to all Sikh groups.
01-May-1994
SAD (Amritsar) was established through the unity efforts initiated at Akal Takhat Sahib under the guidance of G.S. Tohra and facilitated by Prof. Manjit Singh, Acting Jathedar of Akal Takhat Sahib.
01-May-1994
The SAD (Amritsar) announced their political objective through the "Amritsar Declaration," aiming to reconcile the varied political aspirations of different Akali groups.
18-Apr-1994
Four terrorists, including Avtar Singh alias Padhri, a hardcore militant, were killed in a police encounter in Barnala.
10-Apr-1994
G.S. Tohra, P.S. Badal, J.S. Talwandi, S.S. Barnala, Prof. Manjit Singh (acting Jathedar of Akal Takhat), and other prominent Sikh leaders initiated the "Khalsa March" from Gurdwara Damdama Sahib-Sri Hargobindpur.
10-Apr-1994
Mohinder alias Karma, a hardcore terrorist of KLF was killed in an encounter with police at Kapura village in Batala.
04-Feb-1994
S.S. Mann, President of SAD (Mann), expressed appreciation for Bill Clinton, the President of the United States (US), and extended thanks to him for raising his voice in support of Sikh rights.
03-Feb-1994
Thirteen terrorists surrendered before the Inspector General of Police (IGP) - Border Range at Police Lines in Batala.
23-Jan-1994
Buta Singh, MP, paid obeisance at Sri Darbar Sahib in Amritsar and appeared before Sri Akal Takhat to seek forgiveness. He had been excommunicated for his controversial role following Operation Blue Star in 1984.
21-Jan-1994
Justice A.S. Bains (Retd.) of PHRO alleged the suppression of democracy in Punjab and criticized the press for its pro-government stance.
06-Jan-1994
The SGPC executive committee, in a meeting chaired by G.S. Tohra, adopted a resolution accusing the Pakistani government of destroying Sikh history and illegally acquiring gurdwara lands and properties.
03-Jan-1994
Sukhdev Singh Sucha, a hardcore terrorist, was killed in an encounter with a police party near Ranike village in Amritsar.
25-Nov-1993
Satnam Singh Chinna, the leader of BTFK and responsible for a series of shootouts in Punjab and Terai districts of UP, was killed in an encounter in Majitha.
16-Nov-1993
Rajwinder Singh alias Charat Singh, an important functionary of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), was killed in Batala.