KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
India 03-Jan-1994
Sukhdev Singh Sucha, a hardcore terrorist, was killed in an encounter with a police party near Ranike village in Amritsar.
India 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.
India 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.
India 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.
India 03-Feb-1994
Thirteen terrorists surrendered before the Inspector General of Police (IGP) - Border Range at Police Lines in Batala.
India 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.
India 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.
India 10-Apr-1994
Mohinder alias Karma, a hardcore terrorist of KLF was killed in an encounter with police at Kapura village in Batala.
India 18-Apr-1994
Four terrorists, including Avtar Singh alias Padhri, a hardcore militant, were killed in a police encounter in Barnala.
India 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.
India 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.
India 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.
India 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.
India 12-May-1994
Amritpal Singh Khalsa alias Masterji, a hardcore extremist was killed in an encounter with a police party in Sri Hargobindpur, Gurdaspur.
India 12-May-1994
Harpal Singh Jabalpuri, a listed terrorist of KLF committed suicide by consuming cyanide.
India 14-May-1994
Sukhwinder Singh alias Sukhi, a hardcore terrorist affiliated with BTFK, was killed in a police encounter near Salar Majra village, Rupnagar.
India 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.
India 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.
India 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.
India 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.
India 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.
India 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.
India 10-Jul-1994
A 44 members ad-hoc committee was constituted by SAD (Amritsar) for the Delhi State Unit.
India 15-Jul-1994
H.S. Rode, the convenor, along with Dhian Singh Mand, ex-MP Darshan Singh Mand, Ajit Singh Bhangoo, members of the presidium committee, and Gurdev Singh, President of Dalit Front Punjab, declared their commitment to continue their peaceful struggle for the attainment of Khalsa Raj. They pledged their allegiance to Baba Thakur Singh, Chief of Damdami Taksal, who will provide guidance and support.
India 18-Jul-1994
SAD (Amritsar) decided to mark Independence Day, August 15, as a Black Day in order to express their protest against the perceived denial of rights to the people of Punjab, especially the Sikhs. Additionally, they announced their goal of enrolling 20 lakh members into the party.
India 24-Jul-1994
The Badals clarified that individuals of non-Sikh faith would be welcomed as members, as long as they expressed their belief in the policies of the SAD (B).
India 28-Jul-1994
G.S. Tohra announced in Amritsar that the SGPC could offer all its posts to SAD (B), on the condition that P.S. Badal accepted the supremacy of the Akal Takht.
India 01-Aug-1994
G.S. Tohra, President of SGPC, criticized all the Congress Prime Ministers for being anti-Sikhs and reaffirmed his assurance to Badal that he could become the next Chief Minister of Punjab if he submitted to Sh. Akal Takht.
India 09-Aug-1994
S.S. Mann appealed to the Sikh community to wear black badges, dupattas, and neckties on August 15 and boycott official functions to observe it as a day of mourning.
India 08-Oct-1994
S.S. Mann called upon the Sikh community to commemorate the death anniversary of Sukha and Jinda on October 9 by reciting "Chaupai," "Dehshiva Var MoheIh," and offering prayers before Guru Granth Sahib. He emphasized that Sukha and Jinda had made the ultimate sacrifice for the establishment of an independent sovereign Sikh state.
India 07-Nov-1994
P.S. Badal revealed that his party's planned rally would coincide with the opening day of the winter session of Parliament. He further announced that 1995 would be designated as the "Year of People's Movement."
India 30-Nov-1994
P.S. Badal denounced the undisclosed ban on his protest march from Amritsar to Delhi on December 1, along with the crackdown on his party members, as undemocratic and a violation of human rights. He reaffirmed that his party would proceed with the march as planned.
India 28-Dec-1994
The Panthic Committee, consisting of five members established by Prof. Manjit Singh,