Sikhs for Justice

Why is it in news?
  • The Union Home Ministry has banned the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a group advocating secessionist and pro-Khalistani activities in India.
More in news
  • Referendum 2020: The group was advocating Referendum 2020, an online campaign for Khalistan, a separate land for the Sikhs.
  • Incidence: Its founder Avtar Singh Pannu was seen shouting slogans and wearing a T-shirt that said “Khalistan Zindabad, Referendum 2020” at the India-New Zealand cricket match in the U.K.
  • Unlawful association: The Union Cabinet gave its clearance to declare SFJ, a fringe organisation run by radical Sikhs in U.S, Canada, U.K, etc. as an unlawful association under Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
Source
The Hindu




Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 11th Jul 2019