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I got this photo from his bibi in Amritsar in 2003.

SAD NEWS THE JUDGES HAVE RULED AGAINST THE US, AND THE CASE HAS FAILED. MORE NEWS TO FOLLOW.........

Play protest goes to High Court A man arrested during a protest by Sikhs against a play at the Birmingham Rep has started High Court action against the police. Pritpal Singh, arrested for failing to leave, is arguing the police were heavy-handed in using dispersal powers at a peaceful demonstration. A number of protests were held in December 2004 over Behzti, a play which depicts scenes of abuse in a temple. The theatre eventually cancelled the play's run over safety fears. University student Mr Singh, from Styvchale, West Midlands, was released after being cautioned. Human rights He is claiming that if the dispersal order was unlawful then his arrest and caution should be quashed and that he would be entitled to damages for breaches of his rights. Speaking for Mr Singh, David Pievsky said police should not have used powers under the 2003 Anti-Social Behaviour Act to disperse peaceful protesters. He told the court that on 16 December, many Sikhs wished to protest about the play over concerns about the message it was sending out about their religion. They had been allowed inside the theatre to hand out leaflets, he said, but the theatre managers then asked police to remove them as the numbers were more than anticipated. Once they were removed they were ordered to disperse and banned from returning that day. Public harassed He argued the dispersal order was unlawful because the authorisation under which it was imposed was targeted at alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour in the area in the run up to Christmas. West Midlands Police are resisting the judicial review application, saying officers had reasonable grounds for believing the protesters behaviour could result in members of the public being intimidated and harassed. They said a staff member was threatened, another protester kicked a poster box and another set off a fire alarm. There were violent protests outside the theatre on the weekend of 18 and 19 December. The case continues. DECISION LIKELY LATER TODAY

Dear Sangat can we request your support in this matter. After 10 months of effort Guru Maharaj has given us an opportunity to mount a legal challenege at the High Court, to be heard on 3 and 4 November at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. The case challenges the police handling of a peaceful protest outside the Birmingham Rep theatre on 16 December 2004, days before, and totally unrelated to the violence, which erupted later, against the staging of the play “Behzti”. Please forward and attend the proceedings as an _expression of support. Transport from the Midlands will be arranged from Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Smethwick on both days. We especially urge people from London and surrounding areas to attend. Gurfateh. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR ORDER USED AGAINST SIKH PROTESTERS A Sikh protester has launched a legal challenge in the High Court, to be heard on 3 and 4 November at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. The case challenges the police handling of a peaceful protest outside the Birmingham Rep theatre on 16 December 2004, days before, and totally unrelated to the violence, which erupted days later, against the staging of the play “Behzti”. A group of Sikh protesters were protesting peacefully handing out leaflets and talking to the public until police ordered the group to disperse pursuant to an anti-social behaviour order. Individuals who refused to disperse were arrested, detained and either cautioned or faced charges. The legal challenge is based on the Human Rights Act 1998 which incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights. In May, the High Court granted permission to review the police action in light of the human rights issues. Nusrat Chagtai of Public Interest Lawyers acting in this case said: “Parliament could not have intended that anti-social behaviour orders be used against peaceful protesters exercising their right to freedom of expression and peaceful protest under the Human Rights Act. In this case, there was an anti-social behaviour authorisation in Birmingham City Centre to deal with persistent problems connected to alcohol and entertainment in the area during the Christmas period – not to deal with individuals exercising their legitimate right to religious protest.” The case will start at 10am at the Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand, London, on 3 November. Further information can be obtained from: Nusrat Chagtai Public Interest Lawyers 0121 – 212 - 1868 nusrat@publicinterestlawyers.co.uk

People this topic is about the riots that took place in handsworth, please keep to the thread

Anyone know what is being said on muslim or islam web forums about the rioting??

Following yesterdays meeting at Gurudwara Yaad Baba Deep Singh Shaheed, with representatives of Wst Midlands Police, they stated that they we unable to guarantee any protection to Gurudwaras in the area.

Man,18, shot dead near riot scene An 18-year-old man has died in hospital after he was shot close to the scene of weekend rioting in Birmingham. Two men have been arrested over the incident on Sunday in the Newtown area but police do not yet know if it is linked to the weekend violence. Saturday's rioting involved youths from the black and Asian communities and was said to have been sparked by a claim that a girl of 14 had been raped. Police say "rumour, myth and speculation" had fuelled the violence. Mosque 'attacked' Detectives stressed that forensic experts had been to the location of the alleged attack on the girl in the Lozells area but no formal complaint had been received. On Sunday night further disturbances took place in the Lozells area, where a heavy police presence was in place. Gangs of youths had gathered in response to an alleged attack on a nearby mosque. Police said they were dispersed by a series of operations between 2200 and 0100 BST and the heavy rain across the West Midlands also helped to break up the crowds of youths. On Sunday night police were called to Melbourne Avenue, about a mile from Lozells, several hours after the latest disturbances, in response to reports that a man had been seen with a firearm in the area. City with history of tension The force said the Independent Police Complaints Commission had been informed purely because armed officers were in the area at the time. The operation came several hours after several hundred youths were said to have marched "aggressively" down Lozells Road. The violence on Saturday night culminated in the stabbing to death of a 23-year-old man. A total of 35 people were taken to hospital with police reporting up to 80 separate criminal incidents. Five people were arrested. Of those injured, nine remain in hospital, one with a fractured skull. A number of petrol bombs were also thrown and at least 12 gunshots were reported.

Khalsa Ji, A public meeting has been called at Gurudwara Yaad Shaheed Baba Deep Singh, on Holyhead Road (top of Soho Road), for 5:00pm today. Can everyone try to attend, and pass on this message.

All Gurudwara are safe. There were minor incidents are damaged car in the Niskha Seva Jatha Gurudwara, and a car set on fire behind it. But that was all. The major damage was to sikh homes, in this area. Everyone is again warned to be careful tonight, as more trouble is expected.

Just spoke to the Giani at wheeler Street Gurudwara in Lozells, where the trouble is. He confirmed everything was fine at the moment, and that youth at already reached there. Black youth walked past the Gurudwara, and the Gaini said they didnt show any interest in it. PLEASE DO NOT TRAVEL TO THESE AREAS FOR THE TIME BEING

From what i have heard this women was a illegal immigrant, and stole something from a muslim shop. The shop owner, caught her and kept her locked up for 2 days, while she was raped.

Khalsa ji, it has come to our attention that there might be attacks on Sikh Gurudwara in the Handsworth area tonight. This follows the gang rape of a black women in her 40's by 14 Muslim men, over the past 4 days. The police are currently policing a protest by blacks youths, however Sikhs businesses have been told to close early, as these blacks youths are accepted to riot tonight. Sikhs are requested to keep upto date with what’s going on as we will need sevadar to protect numerous Gurudwara in this area.

i cant believe this, baba ji has gone. He was such a chardi kala sikh. He was only recently here in the UK, although i didnt get the chance to meet him. I heard he had a good time in Leeds testing the young gursikhs, by making them walk in the road then cars were coming.

Dr. Rai has made that up, those sikhs did not come from the pub. I was there i know exactly what happened