Gian Singh Sandhu President WS.0 International said that the release of political prisoners is a welcome step. We caution Sikh leaders to be fully aware of the Sikh aspirations exhibited on their arrival at AmritSar.
The World Sikh Organization expects you to place the panth before personality and politics. Please bear in mind that the right to self-determination and Sikh sovereignty are not negotiable.
Before any dialogue starts with the government of India, Mr. Gandhi must show his sincerity by: 1. Releasing all detainees, including the armed forces personnel, who rebelled against the government.
- Allowing independent International tribunal (Amnesty International or another unbiased group of lawyers) along with Sikh representatives to go to Punjab and hold a meaningful investigation into the role of government of India towards Sikhs since 1947 and specif3. Punish all those responsible for desecrating Sikh Gurdwaras especially Armed Forces Chief, Police and politicians.
- Punish all those guilty for brutalities, mass murders, rapes and looting of Sikh properties.
- Compensate all victims and their families.
Article extracted from this publication >> March 17, 1989
