D-Day was not the only anniversary commemorated this weekend as thousands of Sikhs nationwide gathers consulates India Embassy’s to voice their protests of the abuses the Indian government on their Punjabi brethren since the 1984 attack code named Operation Bluestar.
The Nishan Sahib (Sikh flag) was carried by many and others held signs demanding a free Sikh home land Photos of victims of torture and false encounters were much in evidence as protestors sought to bring attention to the ongoing struggle in the Punjab. Sikh Americans demand that the Indian government lift the Black Laws pull back paramilitary and military troops from the region; Suspend Investigate and prosecute police officers accused of torture summary execution free all political prisoners; allow free press to exist and allow Sikhs to democratically decide the issue of self-rule.
Article extracted from this publication >> June 10, 1994
