On this Day in Sikh History


Monday, April 29th, 2024 / ੧੬ ਵੈਸਾਖ, ਨਾਨਕਸ਼ਾਹੀ ੫੫੫

1635 The Battle of Phagwara was fought between Mughals and Sikhs led by Guru Har Gobind Sahib Ji. Shaheedi of Bhai Desa Ji, Bhai Suhela Ji, Bhai Jaggu Ji and others.
1849 Maharani Jind Kaur escapes from imprisonment at Chunar fort to Kathmandu, Nepal.
1968 Akali Dal announces the launch of agitation for the return of Chandigarh to Punjab.

ਜਿਨ੍‍ ਕੇ ਬੰਕੇ ਘਰੀ ਨ ਆਇਆ ਤਿਨ੍‍ ਕਿਉ ਰੈਣਿ ਵਿਹਾਣੀ ॥੬॥ (ਆਸਾ ਮਹਲਾ ੧ - ਅੰਗ ੪੧੮)

Extrajudicial killings and disappearances in Punjab by Indian Authorities during the 1980's - 90's as documented by ENSAAF

1987Extrajudicial redition of Gurbachan Singh
Paddri, Tarn Taran, Amritsar
1991Extrajudicial execution of Sukhdev Singh
Valtoha, Patti, Amritsar
1992Extrajudicial redition of Harjit Singh
Buttar Siviya, Baba Bakala, Amritsar

Details of the dissapearance for hundereds of other individuals could never be fully ascertained.
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Source: ENSAAF Crimes Against Humanity in Punjab, India