KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
India 22-Jun-1990
AISSF (Mehta) started a 3-day Gurmat Training Camp in Gurudwara Bhibhaur Sahib, Nangal in Ropar.
India 26-Jun-1990
A group of terrorists raided an armoury located in Ferozepur, stealing a cache of weapons that included 20 .303 rifles, 3 SLRs, 5 Stenguns, 5 .7.62 rifles, and a wireless set.
India 01-Jul-1990
Colonel (Retd.) Partap Singh,while speaking about discrimination against Sikhs, demanded to grant the right of self-determination to the Sikhs.
India 01-Jul-1990
Kirpal Singh,Member of Parliament (MP), said that militancy was the outcome of Operation Blue Star and demanded the Government to hold talks with militants without preconditions.
India 01-Jul-1990
During a protest march in Faridkot district, SS Mann demanded referendum in Punjab and favoured talks with militants.
India 02-Jul-1990
SS Mann refused to ask militants to give up arms till security forces do the same.
India 03-Jul-1990
SS Mann, during a march in Faridkot district, threatened that all those Akali leaders will meet the fate of Longowal who tried to sign any accord with the Government. He also asked the Government to hold plebiscite under the aegis of UN forces.
India 04-Jul-1990
Addressing a public meeting at Moga, RS Mehta appealed for setting up Khalsa Panchayats.
India 09-Jul-1990
SS Mann, during protest march in Sangrur, declared that Sikhs would not support Indian Army in case of war with Pakistan.
India 10-Jul-1990
Former finance minister of Punjab Balwant Singh and his gunmen were killed by terrorists in Chandigarh. Later, New Panthic Committee claimed responsibility of the attack.
India 17-Jul-1990
In a 35-point questionnaire, Shamsher Singh of the Akal Federation requested Akali leaders to express their position on religious, Panthic, and other relevant issues, and to make room for the younger generation.
India 21-Jul-1990
P S Badal expressed his regret and apologized for any past mistakes, and conveyed his willingness to embrace Mann's leadership if it could result in achieving Panthic Unity.
India 22-Jul-1990
During a protest march in Bathinda, SS Mann stated that when they come into power, oppressive police officers like Rajinder Singh IPS and S S Saini IPS would be executed publicly, and dishonest officers would not be forgiven. Additionally, he stated that those who offer refuge to militants were on their friends.
India 23-Jul-1990
Two engineers of Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal were shot dead at Chandigarh. Later, New Panthic Committee claimed responsibility of the attack.
India 24-Jul-1990
The President and General Secretary of AISSF (M), R S Mehta and A S Chawla respectively, proclaimed that they do not endorse the Indian Constitution and are therefore working towards the emancipation of a Sikh state. They also affirmed that while they would not participate in elections, they would support the Mann group. They further extended an offer of security to Hindus in exchange for their support of the Sikh movement.
India 25-Jul-1990
During a working committee meeting in Moga, SAD-M established a 3-member committee, consisting of R S Brahmpura, H S Rode, and Bhai Singh, to pursue the issue of Panthic Unity. However, Badal declined to accept unity that was conditional.
India 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.
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.
India 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.
India 02-Aug-1990
Rajdev Singh, MP (Member of Parliament) criticized SS Mann for working against the philosophy of Sant Bhindranwale.
India 09-Aug-1990
The superintendent engineer of sewerage board, GL Chhabra was killed in his office at Amritsar.
India 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.
India 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.
India 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.
India 04-Sep-1990
Gurtej Singh, ex-IAS and Sukhwinder Singh alias Sukhi were suspended from primary membership of the party for anti-party activities.
India 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.
India 10-Sep-1990
Punjab and Haryana High Court (HC) dismissed writ petition seeking revival of Punjab Assembly.
India 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.
India 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.
India 26-Sep-1990
Dalip Singh, the Granthi of Gurudwara Baba Bir Singh in Tarn Taran was shot dead by militants.
India 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.
India 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.
India 12-Oct-1990
SS Mann resigned as a Member of Parliament (MP) in protest against the extension of President’s Rule in Punjab.
India 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.
India 16-Oct-1990
Four army jawans were killed and 15 others injured in a bomb explosion.
India 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.
India 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.
India 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.
India 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.
India 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.
India 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.
India 12-Nov-1990
Resignation of SS Mann accepted by the speaker Lok Sabha (Lower house of Parliament).
India 18-Nov-1990
HS Gill, during a protest, said that they wanted Sikh rule on the pattern of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
India 18-Nov-1990
According to SS Mann, the Sikh community is not allied with either Pakistan or Hindustan, but rather seeks a separate state.
India 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.
India 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.
India 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.
India 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.
India 29-Nov-1990
The Panthic Committee of Manochahal has stated that they are willing to consider the Prime Minister's proposal for discussions on Punjab, provided that the talks take place in Geneva.
India 02-Dec-1990
Five militant groups released a notice to enforce the directives of the Panthic Committee (Sohan Singh) regarding the incorporation of Punjabi language in Government/Semi-Government departments, educational institutions, and universities by December 10. Failure to comply with the directive will result in the targeted elimination of department heads and their families by the militants.
India 05-Dec-1990
PS Badal urged the central government to hold direct discussions with the militants in order to resolve the issues in Punjab.
India 06-Dec-1990
Rajinder Kumar Talab, the director of AIR Chandigarh was shot dead at his residence at Chandigarh.
India 10-Dec-1990
Army was deployed along the Indo-Pak border in the border districts of the State.
India 14-Dec-1990
Militants mandated the attire of black trousers, white shirts, and kesri turbans for boys and black salwar, white shirts, and Kesari dupattas for girls in schools.
India 17-Dec-1990
The working committee of SAD (M) described the deployment of the army in Punjab as a threat to the Sikh community and cautioned the government that it could be perceived as the final and decisive confrontation between the Sikhs and Delhi.
India 21-Dec-1990
AISSF (Daljit) Ropar directed all Government/Private School to recite “Deh Shiva Bar Mohe” instead of National Anthem.
India 21-Dec-1990
IDP Punjab staged dharnas at various places in Punjab to protest against deployment of Army in Punjab.
India 25-Dec-1990
In a poster entitled "Mahan Shaheedi Conference," SSF Mehta urged for a collective endeavor to liberate the land of Khalistan from the Pro-Brahmanical Government at the Centre and the BJP Party.
India 25-Dec-1990
During a joint conference of AISSF (M) and SAD (M) in Fatehgarh Sahib, Amritpal Singh applauded the efforts of the Panthic Committee (Sohan Singh) to achieve Khalistan. The conference announced Amritsar and Anandpur Sahib as holy cities and called for a ban on BJP, Shiv Sena, and RSS from the territory of Khalistan.
India 26-Dec-1990
During a joint conference of SAD (M) Badal and Longwal in Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, Badal has commended the militants for enforcing Punjabi language in government work and for halting the construction of the SYL Canal.