KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
11-Nov-1990
The appeal made by SAD (M) to observe November 11 as a black day to protest against the extension of President's Rule in Punjab was not well-received and had a poor response.
08-Nov-1990
Rachhpal Singh Fauji and a 5-member Panthic Committee issued a warning that the personnel responsible for the water flow from Punjab to Rajasthan would face a similar fate as the chief engineer of SYL Canal, if the flow is not ceased.
06-Nov-1990
In a press statement, the newly formed Panthic Committee of Dr. Sohan Singh has instructed all Government, semi-Government, District Corporation, and Boards to incorporate Punjabi in their official works within the next month.
28-Oct-1990
At the residence of Gurbir Singh Baku, a court was organized by the Punjab Sangharsh Morcha, where a two-member commission, consisting of Gurdarshan Singh Grewal, former Advocate General of Punjab, and Roshan Lal Batta, conducted an initial hearing regarding the case of three Sikh youth who were killed in a police encounter.
16-Oct-1990
Four army jawans were killed and 15 others injured in a bomb explosion.
16-Oct-1990
The New Panthic Committee, a group of militants, cautioned against the resumption of work on the SYL canal and has further warned the government against any retrenchment.
16-Oct-1990
Eight suspected armed militants robbed a bus conductor and passengers, taking away INR 40,000 in cash and articles valued at INR 26,000 in Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh.
15-Oct-1990
YAD (B) urged all factions of Akalis and AISSF to come together and devise a collective plan to serve as a protective shield for the militants.
12-Oct-1990
SS Mann resigned as a Member of Parliament (MP) in protest against the extension of President’s Rule in Punjab.
11-Oct-1990
SS Mann formed a 25-member Punjab Sangharsh Samiti to safeguard the rights of Punjabis, and the committee has additionally resolved to establish a tribunal to oversee cases of police excesses.
02-Oct-1990
In an open letter addressed to MPs (Members of Parliament), SS Mann called for the exertion of both moral and constitutional pressure on the government to secure the right to self-determination for the people of Punjab. He contends that the imposition of continuous President's Rule has effectively reduced the state to a colony.
26-Sep-1990
Dalip Singh, the Granthi of Gurudwara Baba Bir Singh in Tarn Taran was shot dead by militants.
22-Sep-1990
SS Mann urged the MPs (Members of Parliament) from Punjab to vigorously oppose the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to prolong President's Rule in the state.
21-Sep-1990
Central Government decided to start a special session of Parliament from October 1 to consider a constitutional amendment seeking extension of President’s Rule in Punjab.
10-Sep-1990
Punjab and Haryana High Court (HC) dismissed writ petition seeking revival of Punjab Assembly.
09-Sep-1990
The Akal Federation's Convenor declared that all militant groups have collectively agreed to appoint Major General (Retd) Narinder Singh as the new Jathedar of the Akal Takhat, replacing Bhai Ranjit Singh.
04-Sep-1990
Gurtej Singh, ex-IAS and Sukhwinder Singh alias Sukhi were suspended from primary membership of the party for anti-party activities.
02-Sep-1990
Dr Sohan Singh Panthic Committee, and four other militant groups expressed their support for Dalits and cautioned those who oppose reservation policies.
28-Aug-1990
The Working Committee of SAD (M) decided to oppose the restoration of Punjab Assembly elections, except if they are conducted under the supervision of the United Nations (UN) and exclusively for the purpose of granting Sikhs the right to self-determination.
24-Aug-1990
Dr. Sohan Singh Panthic Committee and several other militant groups have issued a warning to judges, lawyers, and Captain Amarinder Singh, stating that they would face retaliation if the Punjab Assembly were to be reinstated.
09-Aug-1990
The superintendent engineer of sewerage board, GL Chhabra was killed in his office at Amritsar.
02-Aug-1990
Rajdev Singh was appointed as the President of a recently established political party called SAD (Panthic), which was launched at Gurudwara Dukh Niwaran in Ludhiana.
02-Aug-1990
Rajdev Singh, MP (Member of Parliament) criticized SS Mann for working against the philosophy of Sant Bhindranwale.
27-Jul-1990
Dr. Sohan Singh from the Panthic Committee made public a letter claiming to be written by Sukhdev Singh alias Sukha, and Harjinder Singh alias Jinda, which defended the assassination of General Vaidya and expounded upon the ideology of militancy. The letter was addressed to the President of India.
27-Jul-1990
A warning was issued by several militant groups, including SSF, AISSF (Bittoo), BTFK, KCF, and KLF, cautioning students of a specific community not to apply for admission in professional colleges.