June 11 June 18 June 11:1914Ghader Party activist in Amritsar attack Army Regt; Kill two soldiers and escape with weapons.

June 12: 1983 Harehand Singh Longowal announces new campaign seeking greater political and religious concession for Sikhs.

1984: Sikh troop’s rebellion in Indian Army spreads to more regiments, as government continues mop up and capture of revolted troops.

June 13 1984 :( i) Sikh clashes in Kabul reaction even in Punjab.

(ii)Sikh Govt. is exile set up in UK, proclaimed President Jagjit Singh Chanha.

June 142 1698: Birthday of Baba Fateh Singh youngest son of Guru Gobind Singh.

1983: Indian Govt. deploys 35 Bn. of CRPF to counter Akali agitation to halt all traffic in Punjab.

1984: Soldiers of Sikh Light Infantry Regiment rebelled and refused to obey Commanders and arrested.

Sikhs in UK, USA and Canada protest attack on Golden Temple.

June 15: 1984: Swaran Singh, former Foreign Minister and Defence Minister of India criticized Indian govt. attack on Golden Temple.

June 16; 1936: Sikh Muslim clashes in Amritsar.

1983: Indian Govt. cancels all raid and road movement inside Punjab, in response to Akali agitation,

1984: UK High Commission attacked by agitated Sikhs protesting attack on Golden Temple.

June 17; 1662: Birthday of Bhat Sahib Chand, one of the Panch Piaras anointed by Guru Gobind Singh. 1923: Kar sewa of Harminder Sahib sacred tank commenced. : 1984: Indian army arrests 2000 Sikh soldiers revolted in wake of attack on Golden Temple.

Article extracted from this publication >>  June 18, 1993