Got justice due to PM Modi: 1984 riot victims express gratitude for life term to Sajjan Kumar

Got justice due to PM Modi: 1984 riot victims express gratitude for life term to Sajjan Kumar

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Following the recent life sentence handed to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar for his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, victims’ families are still grappling with the pain of a justice system they feel has failed them. However, they expressed gratefulness to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring that they … Read more

Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life in 41-yr-old murder case during anti-Sikh riots (2nd Ld)

Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life in 41-yr-old murder case during anti-Sikh riots (2nd Ld)

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) A court here on Tuesday awarded life sentence to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with the killing of a father-son duo in the Saraswati Vihar area on November 1, 1984, during the anti-Sikh riots. What is the case against Sajjan Singh ? As per the prosecution, Sajjan Kumar … Read more

1984 Sikh riots case: Delhi BJP chief hails life term for Cong leader Sajjan Kumar

1984 Sikh riots case: Delhi BJP chief hails life term for Cong leader Sajjan Kumar

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Tuesday welcomed the Rouse Avenue Court’s decision to sentence former Congress MP and 1984 Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment. He criticised the Congress for not expelling Sajjan Kumar despite his conviction in two separate cases, calling it a clear reflection of … Read more

BJP leaders call for death penalty for Sajjan Kumar following life sentence in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

BJP leaders call for death penalty for Sajjan Kumar following life sentence in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) After a Delhi court sentenced former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment for his role in the brutal killings during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, BJP leaders have vocally demanded a harsher punishment, including the death penalty. The case stems from the horrific killing of Jaswant Singh and his son, … Read more

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court awards life sentence to Sajjan Kumar in murder case (Ld)

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court awards life sentence to Sajjan Kumar in murder case (Ld)

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) A Delhi court on Tuesday awarded life sentence to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with the killing of a father-son duo in the Saraswati Vihar area on November 1, 1984, during the anti-Sikh riots. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja pronounced its decision on the quantum of the sentence after … Read more

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life imprisonment in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life imprisonment in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) A trial court on Tuesday sentenced former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment in a case of murder during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. This case is related to the killing of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh in the Saraswati Vihar area on November 1, 1984, during the … Read more

1984 anti-Sikh riots: BJP MLA demands apology from LoP Gandhi after Sajjan Kumar’s conviction

1984 anti-Sikh riots: BJP MLA demands apology from LoP Gandhi after Sajjan Kumar’s conviction

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Newly-elected Delhi BJP legislator Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday wrote to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seeking expulsion of his party colleague Sajjan Kumar after the latter’s conviction in the third 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. Sirsa asked Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi to prove his commitment … Read more

Justice delayed but delivered: BJP leaders react to Sajjan Kumar’s conviction in 1984 riots case

Justice delayed but delivered: BJP leaders react to Sajjan Kumar’s conviction in 1984 riots case

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The city’s Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case, sparking reactions from multiple quarters including the BJP. Many BJP leaders welcomed the verdict and also accused the Congress of shielding those responsible for the massacre for decades. BJP leader Manjinder … Read more

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court convicts Sajjan Kumar in murder case

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court convicts Sajjan Kumar in murder case

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) A Delhi court on Wednesday convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with the killing of a father-son duo in the Saraswati Vihar area on November 1, 1984, during the anti-Sikh riots. Special judge Kaveri Baweja pronounced the conviction order and fixed the arguments on the quantum of the … Read more