KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
23-Mar-1992
During the commemoration of Bhagat Singh's martyrdom, SPAC leaders declared their commitment to work as a shield for militants and continue their struggle to attain freedom.
18-Mar-1992
During their conference, SPAC aligned themselves with the demands of militants and the establishment of an independent sovereign Sikh State. Harminder Singh Gill declared that if the Beant Singh government was not dismissed the PMF and Army were not withdrawn, they would initiate a Civil Disobedience Movement.
18-Mar-1992
The Babbar Sikh Vidyarathi Jathebandi distributed pamphlets titled "Punjab Di Chardi Jawani Nun Paigam," which urged Sikhs to join the armed struggle, support militants in achieving Khalistan, and stated their willingness to support Pakistan if the land of Khalistan become a battlefield.
17-Mar-1992
During a Conference of Hola Mohalla, Inderjit Singh of SSF-Daljit claimed that India would transform into Khalistan within the next three to four months.
17-Mar-1992
During an event, a message from Panthic Committee (Sohan) was read out, expressing support for the launch of a jail Bharo Andolan to achieve Khalistan. The message also warned the Chief Minister of Punjab against ongoing injustices against Sikhs and expressed hope that the proclamation "Raj Karega Khalsa" would soon become a reality.
16-Mar-1992
The call for a Punjab Bandh given by SPAC received a significant response.
10-Mar-1992
The call for a Punjab Bandh given by Shiromani Panthic Action Committee (Kanwar Singh), BTFK, SSF-Bittu, Dashmesh Regiment, KLA, and Akal Federation, in protest against the killing of Sikh Youth in fake encounters, received a mixed response.
10-Mar-1992
Fourteen non-Punjabi engineers working at the Indian Acrylic factory in Sangrur were killed, and three others were injured.
09-Mar-1992
During its meeting in Ludhiana, the SPAC declared its non-recognition of the Punjab Government and called for a Punjab Bandh on March 16.
07-Mar-1992
The call for a Punjab Bandh by the Babbars evoked a mixed response.
05-Mar-1992
Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo were declared as holy cities.
01-Mar-1992
Manmohan Singh, Secretary of SAD-M, appealed to Punjabis to boycott Ministers and MLAs and demanded the release of SPAC leaders.
01-Mar-1992
BSP leader Kanshi Ram stated in Delhi that BSP volunteers might resort to militancy as it was the only means to counter state terrorism. He described the government as the biggest militant for compelling Sikhs to take up arms.
25-Feb-1992
Beant Singh was sworn in as the Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab along with 26 ministers.
25-Feb-1992
GS Tohra issued a press statement appealing to Punjabis to boycott the newly elected MLAs/Ministers and not to allow them to enter villages/localities, as they were representatives of only 10% of the total voters.
21-Feb-1992
The Congress party secured 12 Lok Sabha seats and 87 Vidhan Sabha seats. BJP won 6 Vidhan Sabha seats, CP1-4, SAD (K)-3, CPM-1, JD-1, UCPI-1, while IND and others secured 5 seats. Additionally, the BSP won 9 Vidhan Sabha seats and 1 Lok Sabha seat.
19-Feb-1992
One person was killed and 17 others were injured in a bomb explosion near the polling camp office of the Congress candidate for Ludhiana (E) Constituency.
19-Feb-1992
Peaceful elections were held for 115 Vidhan Sabha and 13 Lok Sabha constituencies.
18-Feb-1992
The call for a Punjab Bandh by the Shrimoni Panthic Action Committee and militants to protest against the holding of elections evoked a substantial response.
16-Feb-1992
Eight BSP workers who were campaigning for the party candidate for Nakodar Constituency were shot dead, and seven others were injured.
15-Feb-1992
One person was killed and 20 others were injured in a bomb explosion at the house of the Congress-I candidate for Ludhiana (E) Vidhan Sabha Constituency.
14-Feb-1992
Eighteen Congress-I workers who were campaigning in Nabha were injured in a bomb explosion, which was lobbed at their vehicle by militants.
11-Feb-1992
Tohra was arrested by Ropar Police in a sedition case registered at Civil Lines Police Station, Patiala, in order to foil the proposed "Poll Boycott March" from Anandpur Sahib by SPAC.
10-Feb-1992
K.S. Narang was detained under the NSA by Ropar police and is currently lodged in Central Jail Patiala.
08-Feb-1992
P.S. Badal, SS Mann, and Bhai Manjit Singh were arrested by the Bathinda police under TADA.
07-Feb-1992
The Shrimoni Panthic Action Committee has decided to organize a poll boycott March starting from Anandpur Sahib on February 11.
04-Feb-1992
Sukhjinder Singh, President of SAD-S announced to boycott elections.
30-Jan-1992
Badal has expelled Sukhjinder Singh from the party for a period of five years due to his involvement in anti-party activities.
28-Jan-1992
Senior AISSF (Presidium) leaders announced that they would not recognize the Shrimoni Panthic Action Committee.
27-Jan-1992
Nine policemen, including Superintendent of Police (SP) Batala and the deputy chief of KCF, Sukhjinder Singh alias Pappu alias Gora were killed in an encounter in the PS Qadian area of Gurdaspur. Additionally, five others were injured.
25-Jan-1992
Under the directions of Wassan Singh Zaffarwal, Sukhjinder Singh announced the formation of his own party. He stated that Sikhs were a separate nation and had the right to self-determination. He also justified armed and democratic struggle as means to achieve this goal.
23-Jan-1992
Four volunteers of BJP's Ekta Yatra were killed, and 20 others were injured when extremists fired upon two buses near Mehtan village in Phagwara, Kapurthala district.
23-Jan-1992
A gang led by Satnam Singh alias Chhina of BTFK, opened fire at a patrolling party of the GRP near Koti Railway Station in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh.
21-Jan-1992
In a six-member Shrimoni Panthic Action Committee, H.S. Rode demanded the excommunication of those participating in the elections, while K.S. Narang rejected the constitution.
17-Jan-1992
The Shrimoni Panthic Action Committee meeting in Ludhiana ratified the decision to boycott the elections and declared that whoever participated in the elections would be considered a traitor forever.
16-Jan-1992
A "Maha bandh" was observed in Chandigarh in response to the call given by SJP, BJP, Yuva Janata Dal, and Chandigarh Citizens Council. The bandh was organized in protest against the proposed transfer of the city to Punjab.
15-Jan-1992
Dr. Daler Singh Buttar, convener of SSF-B, clarified in a statement that the aim of the organization was the formation of a sovereign Sikh State.
15-Jan-1992
Sher Singh Doomchheri, President of Youth Akali Dal (YAD-B), along with his gunman, was shot dead near Katron village, Sherpur in Sangrur.
13-Jan-1992
During a SAD (M) conference in Muktsar, Bhai Manjit Singh assured full cooperation with the decision of six Panthic organizations to boycott the polls.
13-Jan-1992
SS Mann alleged that Hindus did not do justice to the Sikhs. He stated that they would achieve independence through democratic means, called for facing Hindu Brahmanwadis at Sri Nagar on January 26, and raised slogans such as "Indian Army Go Back" and "Sikh Quam Ki Chaundi Hai-Azadi, Azadi, Azadi".
07-Jan-1992
The Punjab Bandh, called by Babbar Akali Dal and Babbar Sikh Vidyarthi Federation and supported by militants and other Sikh organizations, received a partial response.
07-Jan-1992
Armed terrorists belonging to Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) looted INR 1,12,050 from the State Bank of India in Dhaula Kuan, Paonta, Himachal Pradesh.
04-Jan-1992
P.S. Badal, Baba Joginder Singh, K.S. Narang, Bhai Manjit Singh, and Baljinder Singh Gandiwind (SSF- Mehta Chawla) held a meeting in Chandigarh called by Mann, during which they decided to boycott the elections.
31-Dec-1991
G. S. Tohra said in Ropar that the Centre should hold talks with the militants to solve the Punjab problem and offered his services to bring them to the negotiating table.
30-Dec-1991
While addressing a conference at Gurdwara Alamgir in Ludhiana, K.S. Narang, A.S. Bains, and Iqbal Singh emphasized that their aim was the achievement of Khalistan.
27-Dec-1991
While addressing the SGPC Dewan at Fatehgarh Sahib (Jor Mela), Tohra reiterated his call for a boycott of the elections. He demanded the withdrawal of the Army, urged the government to hold talks with militants, and assured militants of their cooperation.
25-Dec-1991
The All-India Sikh Conference (Babbar) launched its "Awaken India March" from Shri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, with the aim of removing misunderstandings against Sikhs.
23-Dec-1991
BKI, headed by Sukhdev Singh Babbar, declared a ceasefire against policemen up to the rank of Inspector and their family members for the next six months. They also admitted that the killing of their family members was a mistake.
22-Dec-1991
While addressing a conference in Chamkaur Sahib, Ropar, SS Mann called upon Sikh policemen to quit their jobs in support of the cause of the Sikh quom, as he himself had done. He raised slogans such as "Hind Faujwapas Jao, Khalistan Banke Rahega, Tusi Ki Chaundey Ho-Azadi" and more.
21-Dec-1991
The Babbar Khalsa Vidharathi Federation, in its documents distributed at Chamkaur Sahib, has decided to mobilize public opinion in favor of the creation of Khalsa Raj.