Sikh Human Rights Group has been presenting cases of Human Rights Violations in Punjab to United Nations since June 1985

Cases have also been presented to other 150 Human Rights Groups and Governments around the world including Amnesty International, International Committee of the Red Cross and International Jurists Commission.

Our representatives have also been continuously holding private discussions with the staff of United Nations. However our major breakthrough came on duly 21st, 1988. When we were asked by special correspondence to appear before a sub-committee consisting of selected members representing countries from all over the continents. To present a case before this August body required facts and evidence of the highest quality. We also had to work with top confidentiality because a previous attempt by us was de-railed by Indian Government agents.

Odds against us were lack of manpower, lack of funds and unlimited resources of Indian Government. For manpower we had to rely upon few persons, who had the highest security clearance. For funds we went to many pro Sikh organizations and individuals

However our highest support mainly came from people personally known to us. Names of these people will appear in our newsletter. Organizations support came from- Ottawa Sikh Sangat & Ottawa Sikh Society, Weston Road Gurughar Toronto and its committee, Lachine Gurughar Montreal, Winnipeg Sikh Sangat and Maryland Gurughar Washington, D.C., USA.

Details of our testimony before United Nations and other groups including Amnesty International will appear soon. We are indebted to individuals and organizations that supported us. We are at present operating under $27,000- deficit (Bank Loan). We need your support to continue our programs hi-thereto completely neglected, we are now preparing our next evidence on (a) Religious intolerance, (b) Fake encounters, (c) Illegal detentions & Torture, (d) International recognition of Sikh Refugees around the world. Any assistance from you will be welcome.

For “further information contact;

International Co-ordinate (416)450-9087.

Dr. Gurcharan Singh Johal National Spokesman

Kuldip Singh National Co-ordinate (416)677-6298

 2857 Derry Rd. FE, Mississauga, Ont. Canada, L4T 1A6.

Article extracted from this publication >> December 30, 1988