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1984 Sikh carnage: Sikh delegation demands safety of witnesses from Shah

In a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah, a Sikh delegation led by Gurudwara Management Committee president Manjinder Singh Sirsa has demanded safety and security of witnesses in the 1984 Sikh carnage case. The SIT recently re-opened the case and Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath is suspected to be involved in it.

1984 Sikh carnage: Sikh delegation demands safety of witnesses from Shah
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Published : Sep 24, 2019, 7:55 PM IST

New Delhi: A Sikh delegation led by Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee Chief Manjinder Singh Sirsa met Union Home Minister Amit Shah here.

The delegation requested Shah to ensure safety and security of Mukhtiar Singh and Sanjay Suri who are prime witnesses in the 1984 murder case of two sikhs in gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib.

On Monday, Mukhtiar Singh appeared before SIT as part of the probe in Sikh carnage.

Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee Chief Manjinder Singh Sirsa

The SIT recently decided to re-open seven cases, putting this case under the important cases list as Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath is supposed to have connections with the carnage.

As per previous statements of Singh and Suri to the Nanavati commission, Kamal Nath was present near gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib and was allegedly involved in the case.

However, due to a lack of evidence, the case was closed. But after the SIT re-opened it, two witnesses became ready for giving their statements.

The re-opening of this case can cause troubles for Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath in the coming days.

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New Delhi: A Sikh delegation led by Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee Chief Manjinder Singh Sirsa met Union Home Minister Amit Shah here.

The delegation requested Shah to ensure safety and security of Mukhtiar Singh and Sanjay Suri who are prime witnesses in the 1984 murder case of two sikhs in gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib.

On Monday, Mukhtiar Singh appeared before SIT as part of the probe in Sikh carnage.

Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee Chief Manjinder Singh Sirsa

The SIT recently decided to re-open seven cases, putting this case under the important cases list as Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath is supposed to have connections with the carnage.

As per previous statements of Singh and Suri to the Nanavati commission, Kamal Nath was present near gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib and was allegedly involved in the case.

However, due to a lack of evidence, the case was closed. But after the SIT re-opened it, two witnesses became ready for giving their statements.

The re-opening of this case can cause troubles for Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath in the coming days.

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Intro:A Sikh delegation led by Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee Chief Manjinder singh Sirsa met Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Delegation requested Home Minister to ensure safety and security of Mukhtiar Singh and Sanjay Suri who are prime witness in case of the murder of two sikhs in gurudwara Rkabganj sahib in 1984. On monday Mukhtiar singh appeared before SIT investigating the cases related to sikh carnage.


Body:This case is related to FIR number 601/84. Recently SIT decided to re open seven cases but this case is important as it is linked with Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath. As per previous statements of prime witness Mukhtiar Singh and Sanjay Suri to Nanavati commission, Kamal nath was present near gurudwara reagan's sahab and was allegedly controlling the mob.the Address of culprits related to this case was same as official residence of Kamalnath. due to lack of evidence the case was closed but now it is re opened for investigation and 2 witnesses ready for their statements.


Conclusion:The re opening of this case can cause troubles for Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamalnath in coming days.

Byte: Manjinder Singh Sirsa
Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee chief
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