JAGTAR SINGH HAWARA
Transferring Beant Singh murder convict to Punjab will have huge impact on elections: IB tells SC
The Supreme Court is reviewing the request to transfer Jagtar Singh Hawara from Tihar Jail to Punjab. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential impact of his transfer on upcoming state elections. The Intelligence Bureau has classified Hawara as a high-risk prisoner due to past jailbreak involvement. The court has set the matter for a hearing in February next year.
Punjab Bandh August 21: Banks, offices, trains, taxis, buses, markets? Check what will remain open and what's closed
On Friday, August 21, Punjab will see a significant seven-hour bandh from 7 am to 2 pm. The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha has organized this shutdown as part of its efforts to secure the release of Sikh prisoners. Expect markets and shops to remain closed during this time, while public transport may be disrupted. However, essential services will continue, and educational institutions are likely to remain operational unless otherwise decided.
Punjab bandh: Shops shut, security tightened over demand for release of Sikh prisoners
Markets remained shut in parts of Punjab due to a bandh call by Qaumi Insaf Morcha. Security was heightened at Chandigarh-Mohali border points and across the state. Supporters created blockades, causing inconvenience to commuters and affecting normal life. Several organizations and farmer unions extended support to the bandh's demands. The Morcha continues its protest for the release of Sikh prisoners.
Punjab Bandh on August 21: Will schools be closed? Latest update on school holiday, Panjab University exams and more
Punjab Bandh news: A federation of private schools announced a holiday for August 21. Panjab University rescheduled exams planned for that same day. The Qaumi Insaf Morcha called for a state-wide shutdown on Friday. This bandh aims to press for the release of Sikh prisoners. Several organizations have extended their support to the bandh call.
Beant Singh murder: SC defers hearing on Hawara's plea for transfer to Punjab jail
The Supreme Court has adjourned by two weeks the hearing on Jagtar Singh Hawara's plea to transfer from Tihar Jail to a Punjab prison. Hawara, a Babbar Khalsa terrorist serving a life sentence for the 1995 assassination of former Punjab CM Beant Singh, argues for transfer to his home state.
Narain Singh Chaura, who attacked Badal, was a member of Babbar Khalsa International
A man with ties to a banned Khalistani group and a history of over 20 criminal cases was arrested for attacking former Punjab deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal. Police identified him as Narain Singh Chaura, a former Babbar Khalsa International member involved in the 2004 Burail jailbreak.
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Who is Narain Singh Chaura, the former Khalistani militant behind the attack on Sukhbir Badal at Golden Temple?
Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was shot at by Narain Singh Chaura outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Badal, who was in a wheelchair, escaped unhurt as the bullet missed and hit a wall. Chaura, a former militant, was overpowered by people near the temple and arrested. Badal survived the attempt on his life.
Beant Singh murder: SC seeks Centre's response on Hawara's plea for transfer to Punjab jail
The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and state governments on a plea by Jagtar Singh Hawara, convicted for the 1995 assassination of Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, seeking transfer from Delhi's Tihar Jail to a prison in Punjab. The court issued notices and scheduled a hearing for four weeks later.
Bhagwant Mann has surrendered his powers to Delhi CM: Sukhbir Badal
Accusing Mann of surrendering his powers as the chief minister to the AAP national convenor, Badal said Kejriwal was not only holding meetings with Punjab officials in Mann's absence but also ordering postings of senior superintendents of police and deputy commissioners in the state.
NIA arrests absconding Khalistani terrorist upon deportation from Cyprus
Nijjar, the main conspirator, Harpal and Moin Khan were active on social media platforms and allegedly hatched a criminal conspiracy to revive Sikh militancy with the ultimate aim of the formation of a separate state of Khalistan, a National Investigation Agency (NIA) spokesperson said.
No pardon has been given to Balwant Singh Rajoana: Amit Shah
During the Question Hour, Congress member from Punjab Ravneet Singh Bittu sought a response from Shah on why Rajoana was pardoned. Bittu is the grandson of Beant Singh. The decision was taken as a "humanitarian gesture" on the occasion of 550th birth celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, the officials had said.
US remains committed to promote religious freedom: White House
The petition, signed by more than one lakh people, on the White House website had sought the intervention of the Obama Administration for release of Hawara.
Congress, foreign forces behind Sarbat Khalsa: Sukhbir Singh Badal
He said all those who were trying to disturb peace in Punjab would be arrested wherever they might be, including in other countries.
Over 20,000 people sign White House petition for Hawara's release
Launched by US-based separatist group "Sikhs For Justice" (SFJ), the online petition "urges the President to seek release of Jathedar Hawara from India".
Sikh hardliners taken into preventive custody
The leaders of some Sikh outfits and hardline groups were taken into preventive custody early today in apprehension of breach of peace.
Radicals name Jagtar Singh Hawara new Akal Takht chief at sikh conclave
Hawara, a convict in former Punjab Chief minister Beant Singh's murder is currently undergoing life-sentence at the Chandigarh jail.
Shiromani Akali Dal rejects resolutions passed by Sikh 'hardliners' gathering
These resolutions and the persons behind them "pose a threat to the hard-earned atmosphere of peace and communal harmony in the state", said the Akali leaders.
Court convicts Hawara, Bheora in Burari jail-break case
Hawara, Bheora, Tara and a murder convict Devi Singh had escaped from Chandigarh's high-security Burail Jail in January 2004 by digging a nearly 100-feet long tunnel.
Babbar Khalsa militant Jagtar Singh Hawara produced in Ropar court
Jagtar Singh Hawara was today produced in a court in connection with a 27 years old case of seizure of arms and ammunition from him.
Government shouldn't take chance in moving Bhullar to Punjab jail: MS Bitta
Bitta said that there are other instances in which other governments have sought premature release of hardcore prisoners following some kind of an appeasement policy.
MHA explores 'seismic sensor' technology to check jail tunnelling
The home ministry is exploring installation of seismic sensors at various locations inside jails so that any tunnelling activity can be detected, an official said.
Thai police on the look out for EX Punjab CM Beant Singh's killer
"I never meant to make anyone panic. We are only keeping an eye out for him, as he was last seen near the border of Thailand and Malaysia," he said.
2005 Satyam-Liberty blasts: Court convicts accused
A Delhi court has convicted one of the accused, arrested along with some suspected members of banned Babbar Khalsa International in connection with the twin blasts at Satyam and Liberty cinema halls.
Provide treatment to Jagtar Singh Hawara; High Court asks Tihar official
Hawara, along with five others, had also been awarded seven years jail term in the 2005 Liberty and Satyam cinema blasts case of May 22, 2005.
Beant Singh case: Supreme Court seeks CBI's reply on Jagtar Singh Hawara's appeal
Supreme Court sought response from the CBI on a petition moved by Babbar Khalsa terrorist Jagtar Singh Hawara challenging his conviction.
Politics over Balwant Singh Rajoana's execution intensifies
The Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP government expressing inability to carry out a Chandigarh sessions court's order to hang him.
Police, forces on alert in Punjab, conduct flag march
Punjab police and paramilitary forces conducted a flag march in various places apprehending violence in the wake of possible execution of B S Rajoana.
BKI terrorist Hawara attacked inside Chandigarh court complex
A group of right wing activists on Friday attacked dreaded Babbar Khalsa International terrorist, Jagtar Singh Hawara in a Chandigarh court.
Babbar Khalsa alive and kicking
With the needle of suspicion for the Ludhiana blast pointing at Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), it’s a question as to what could’ve led to the sudden act of violence by an organisation believed to have been dormant for the last couple of years.
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