KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
28-Nov-1990
Baldev Singh Sibia was unanimously elected as the President of SGPC for one year, and the SGPC executive was nominated to represent the three major factions of Akalis.
26-Nov-1990
SAD (M), Damdami Taksal and other militant groups called for a Punjab Bandh on November 27, while AISSF announced one for November 28, to protest against the detention of Akali leaders on the eve of a convention at Anandpur Sahib.
24-Nov-1990
The Panthic Committee (Zafarwal) rejected the notion of engaging in any discussions with the Government of India that do not involve the creation of Khalistan.
21-Nov-1990
The Panthic Committee of Dr. Sohan Singh released a set of guidelines for journalists, editors, and press reporters, instructing them to avoid using the term "terrorists" and instead utilize words such as "militants," "bhai," "Sardar," "Singh," "Khalistan," and "Mujahidin." The committee also directed them to avoid publishing any distorted news about such individuals.
18-Nov-1990
HS Gill, during a protest, said that they wanted Sikh rule on the pattern of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
18-Nov-1990
According to SS Mann, the Sikh community is not allied with either Pakistan or Hindustan, but rather seeks a separate state.
12-Nov-1990
Resignation of SS Mann accepted by the speaker Lok Sabha (Lower house of Parliament).
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.