KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
29-Apr-1992
G.S. Tohra and SS Mann declared their intention to prevent the functioning of the Punjab government.
26-Apr-1992
Balwant Singh Sarhal, a former MLA of SAD, was assassinated by terrorists.
24-Apr-1992
The Panthic Committee (Sohan Singh) and its allied militant organizations requested Panchayats to submit their resignations by June 13, after which no Panchayat would be permitted to function.
21-Apr-1992
PS Badal expressed that while his party believed in democratic means, the government was adopting a policy of blood and iron, transforming Punjab into a chamber of torture. He cautioned the Centre to address the aspirations of the Sikhs, otherwise, it would bear responsibility for the consequences.
19-Apr-1992
Tohra reiterated that the government must engage in talks with militants and hinted at the possibility of launching a peaceful non-cooperation movement to achieve their goal.
17-Apr-1992
Harbans Singh Manjpur was elected as the President of YAD Doomchheri, replacing S.S. Doom Chheri, who was killed by terrorists.
16-Apr-1992
The call for an Amritsar Bandh by KLF, in protest against the killing of militants by the police, received a partial response.
15-Apr-1992
Three armed terrorists belonging to KCF-Zaffarwal snatched a SLR from a constable in CP Toba, Bilaspur district, after shooting him.
13-Apr-1992
Amrik Singh of SSF (Mehta) encouraged Sikhs to engage in a constitutional struggle for the establishment of Khalistan.
13-Apr-1992
In a press release, the Babbar Sikh Vidyarathi Jathebandi announced its intention to establish a parallel government of Khalsa after consulting with militant organizations and like-minded parties.
04-Apr-1992
H.S. Rode asserted that Sikhs had only one aim, which is the establishment of an Independent Khalsa Raj. He appealed to Sikhs to extend their support to militants and to care for their families.
01-Apr-1992
K.S. Wadala (SAD-B) expressed that the surrender of arms by militants without addressing the Punjab problem was impractical. He stated that Sikhs lacked faith in the current administrative setup and the Constitution of India, and they would not settle for anything less than the resolutions passed at Anandpur Sahib on March 18. He further emphasized that discussions could only be held based on the agenda of an "Independent Khalsa Raj.
23-Mar-1992
During the commemoration of Bhagat Singh's martyrdom, SPAC leaders declared their commitment to work as a shield for militants and continue their struggle to attain freedom.
18-Mar-1992
During their conference, SPAC aligned themselves with the demands of militants and the establishment of an independent sovereign Sikh State. Harminder Singh Gill declared that if the Beant Singh government was not dismissed the PMF and Army were not withdrawn, they would initiate a Civil Disobedience Movement.
18-Mar-1992
The Babbar Sikh Vidyarathi Jathebandi distributed pamphlets titled "Punjab Di Chardi Jawani Nun Paigam," which urged Sikhs to join the armed struggle, support militants in achieving Khalistan, and stated their willingness to support Pakistan if the land of Khalistan become a battlefield.
17-Mar-1992
During a Conference of Hola Mohalla, Inderjit Singh of SSF-Daljit claimed that India would transform into Khalistan within the next three to four months.
17-Mar-1992
During an event, a message from Panthic Committee (Sohan) was read out, expressing support for the launch of a jail Bharo Andolan to achieve Khalistan. The message also warned the Chief Minister of Punjab against ongoing injustices against Sikhs and expressed hope that the proclamation "Raj Karega Khalsa" would soon become a reality.
16-Mar-1992
The call for a Punjab Bandh given by SPAC received a significant response.
10-Mar-1992
The call for a Punjab Bandh given by Shiromani Panthic Action Committee (Kanwar Singh), BTFK, SSF-Bittu, Dashmesh Regiment, KLA, and Akal Federation, in protest against the killing of Sikh Youth in fake encounters, received a mixed response.
10-Mar-1992
Fourteen non-Punjabi engineers working at the Indian Acrylic factory in Sangrur were killed, and three others were injured.
09-Mar-1992
During its meeting in Ludhiana, the SPAC declared its non-recognition of the Punjab Government and called for a Punjab Bandh on March 16.
07-Mar-1992
The call for a Punjab Bandh by the Babbars evoked a mixed response.
05-Mar-1992
Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo were declared as holy cities.
01-Mar-1992
Manmohan Singh, Secretary of SAD-M, appealed to Punjabis to boycott Ministers and MLAs and demanded the release of SPAC leaders.
01-Mar-1992
BSP leader Kanshi Ram stated in Delhi that BSP volunteers might resort to militancy as it was the only means to counter state terrorism. He described the government as the biggest militant for compelling Sikhs to take up arms.