These two handles were source of factual and authentic information but now all we get is that these have been withheld in India. Mass level censorship and stifling of #Sikh voice continues. This times even journalists’ handles are being blocked.
#punjab ke kaale daur ki duaa na kijye #media punjab ko ujad(उजड़) ke basne aur gir(गिर) ke khare hone ki taqat Guru Teg Bahader n Guru Gobind singh ji ne dii hai, aap apni hiffazat kijye bass,
Kps butcher ne punjab ki jawani ka ek yug khatam kya hai, punjab ke lye dua mangye 🙏
Indian authorities must stop using overbroad reasons like those of 'public safety' to impose internet shutdowns over millions of people. Authorities in Punjab must immediately restore internet access in all districts.
Overbroad censorship and internet shutdowns are a violation of the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. According to @accessnow India has had the highest number of internet shutdowns for 5 years in a row.
PUNJAB: We are concerned about reports of mass arrests and restrictions on peaceful assemblies, taking place alongside online censorship and internet shutdowns. Certain districts continue to experience an internet shutdown today.
When Sikh Siyasat’s websites were blocked in 2020, we had cautioned that the Indian State was paving their way for abuse of power. History tells us that to States pave way for abuse of power by initially target vulnerable sections which can be differentiated from mainstream. But once the path of abuse of power is cleared, no one is spared.
Blocking twitter accounts of “mainstream” journalists @Gagan4344 and @kamalsinghbrar makes it clear that even mainstream media outlets won’t be spared now if their reports does not fit in state’s constructed narrative.
@RaviSinghKA
1. Advocate Jaspal Singh @Manjhpur's Facebook account blocked in India.
2. He had posted to video sharing information and steps to avail legal aid in case of arrest or detention of a family member by the police.
3. The video was widely shared.
4. On being contacted @Manjhpur told @SikhSiyasat that he was in NIA Mohali court today and had no access to internet due to internet ban in Punjab.
5. @SikhSiyasat has confirmed that his Facebook account is accessible outside #India.
Advocate Jaspal Singh @Manjhpur’s Twitter handle is also blocked in #India. His Facebook profile is also blocked.
He was extending information that how families of Sikh youth arrested/detained can avail legal aid and legal remedies.
#Update from #Punjab —
1. Sikh sangat led by Sewadars of Karsewa Sabharan is holding a massive peaceful demonstration at Harike against ongoing arrests in Punjab. As per our reports gathering is building up for past two days.
2. Sikh sangat is holding peaceful demonstration at Mohali near Gurdwara Singh Shaheedan Sohana. News reports say that now protesters are setting up tents. They are asking government to stop arrests campaign in Punjab.
@anandpur_exile A humble request, please keep the names and identity of such letters confidential, safety of our Sikh brothers and sisters should be priority.
When the audacity and sidhak displayed in this letter becomes part of the conversation we’ll actually be honouring Sikhs like Bhai Amritpal Singh. (any mistakes in the translation are my own).
#KhalistanZindabad
Very #Important Update —
Advocate Jaspal Singh @Manjhpur of @PanjaabLawyers has released a non-exhaustive list of persons arrested/detained since 18 March when police launched its ongoing crackdown.
The list includes —
1. Details of 5 persons detained under NSA.
2. Details of 15 persons arrested under two FIR, Khalchian and Shahkot.
3. Details (Names) of 71 persons detailed under 107/151 (preventive detention)
4. Information about 63 more persons detailed under 107/151 (preventive detention).