SHRG has produced a number of articles, publications and information packs, some of which are detailed below.

Articles:

1984 Harmander Sahib Attack -
In early June 1984 Indian government forces attacked the Harminder Sahib in Amritsar on the pretext of flushing out terrorists. The attack was planned well in advance and was not a decision taken late in the day because there was no other alternative. "During those three days more than 4000 people must have been killed. Out of them more than 90% were pilgrims..." Read more...

TADA - TERRORIST and DISRUPTIVE ACTIVITIES (Prevention) ACT 1987
Although TADA lapsed in May 1995 after immense international pressure from the organs of the United Nations and non-governmental organisations, it has been given retroactive effect and people are still being charged and held according to its provisions. Read more...

POTA - Prevention of Terrorism Act
In October 2001 the central Indian government approved a new ordinance, the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO), which gave the Indian police immense powers of arrest and detention. Read more...

Publications:

State Policy and Legislation Affecting the Sikhs

Diversity and Discrimination

Punjab's Cremation Grounds, 1984-1994

Details of relevant SHRG articles and publications will continue to be added to this section. Please revisit in the near future.