Thread by @SikhLawyersCAN

Today marks the 37th anniversary of the state-sanctioned 1984 Sikh genocide, taking place Nov 1-3. The impact of this systemic violence has devastated the Sikh community for decades & has yet to be recognized by India as a massacre that was executed by the Indian government (1/6)

In Delhi, for three days, organized and systematic killings of Sikhs took place. Numerous government initiated commissions have noted the active and passive role of politicians and the police in the killings and sexual assaults that were perpetuated by mobs (2/6)

Supplies of kerosene, white phosphorus as well as tires were procured (which were put around Sikh’s necks and bodies and set alight). Sikh houses were identified using ration card and voters lists (3/6)

Trains were organized to bring mobs to Delhi, while the police were instructed to turn a blind eye or help the mobs. Numerous victim accounts take note of hearing open and bold statements by politicians and prominent public personalities calling for the death of all Sikhs (4/6)

False, unsubstantiated rumours were spread that Sikhs had poisoned the drinking water. On the 37th Anniversary of the Sikh Genocide, the most important thing to remember, for Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike, is this: (5/6)

The failure in delivering justice for the 1984 massacre has been used to downplay other incidents of mass violence. As long as 1984 goes unpunished, there will be those who try to justify impunity elsewhere too (6/6)
#TheyLiveHere #neverforget1984