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Sudhir Kumar Suri
Week since Hindu leader’s murder in Amritsar, 17 Hindu activists given security

Requests pour in: Leaders file requests with Amritsar police for security or even additional cover, citing threat from radicals; even as police ruled out this angle behind the murder

Shiv Sena state chairman Sudhir Kumar Suri (L) and chief Jai Gopal Lali with security personnel in Amritsar on Monday.

Exactly a week after Hindu Sangharsh Sena district chief Vipan Sharma was shot dead by unidentified miscreants in Bharat Nagar area of the city, the local police have deputed cops with 17 more Hindu activists.

Even otherwise, there has been a steep rise in number of requests that the police have received for security from leaders of such organisations. Most cite threat to their life from radicals. Interestingly, the police have already ruled out the involvement of radicals behind the murder of Sharma. Hindu activists claim threat to their lives saying that they could be targeted as they are vocal about the interest and welfare of Hindus in Punjab.

We are providing security only after verification of the applications and have not entertained all requests. — Amritsar DCP

To date, 37 police personnel have been deployed as security with 26 Hindu leaders and activists.

Topping the charts, Shiv Sena Punjab chairman Sudheer Kumar Soori has nine security guards, including an ASI with the Amritsar police.

We are inundated with phone calls and applications from Hindu activists since the murder shook the city. A few have genuine concerns, but many are just trying to cash in the opportunity to take security guards from the police as a status symbol. They are even politicising the issue to get guards,” a senior police officer said.

He added that Soori had been among the most vocal leaders against radicals and thus was provided with strong security cover.

Sources claim that the leaders also seek security for their acquaintances. “We are getting lists from Hindu leaders of various outfits including numerous Shiv Sena outfits active here and other Hindu outfits including Hindu Sangarsh Committee. They have included names of their associates as well,” said another officer, adding that the process had been expedited after instructions from Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh to provide security to leaders.

sudhir kumar suri and Arun Popa, president, All-India Hindu Sangharsh Sena, have been blaming the police for not providing security to Sharma despite requests.

Popa, who has two police guards, said, “The police should not provide gunmen to all applicants. It should verify and identify those who are under threat.”

When questioned on the issue, DCP Amrik Singh Powar said, “We are providing security only after verification of the applications and have not entertained all requests. Some same applied for arms licences. We don’t want to take any risk. Leaders actually facing threat to their lives have been given security.”

There are around 3,500 policemen in the district. If most of them are deployed in personal security, it will not be easy to handle law and order situations in future,” another police officer said. Suri.manik (talk) 15:41, 14 May 2019 (UTC)

Fanatic Hindu leader Sudhir Kumar Suri Arrested by Amritsar police for Burning Sant Bhindranwale’s Effigy
AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—A fanatic Hindu leader of Shiv Sena named Sudhir Kumar Suri was arrested on June 11 by Amritsar police for hurting Sikh sentiments. Suri had burnt an effigy of Sant Jarnail Singh Khalsa Bhindranwale. After complaints being filed with the police, Suri was arrested from his house in Shivala colony at 11 am this morning.

Suri has been booked under sections 153-A, 295-A, 148 and 149 (unlawful assembly) of the Indian Penal Code on the complaint of Akali leader Amarbir Singh Dhot.

Sikh24 has learnt that he was produced before the session court of Amritsar and the Court has sent him to Ludhiana jail.

IShiv Sena leader Sudhir Kumar Suri had disturbed the communal harmony in Amritsar on the eve of 33rd anniversary of June 1984 holocaust. He had used objectionable remarks against ‘Nihangs’ as well. Due to his fanatic activities, tension had prevailed in the holy city on June 6 and 7 and a clash between the two communities was averted after timely intervention by police. On June 6, Suri and his aides staged protest at the Ghah Mandi Chowk and burnt Sant Bhindranwale’s effigy. Suri.manik (talk) 16:05, 14 May 2019 (UTC)

Shiv Sena Punjab Sudhir Kumar suri chief held
The city police today arrested Shiv Sena president Sudhir Kumar Suri in connection with the burning of an effigy of Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale during the 33rd anniversary of Operation Bluestar when Sikh radical organizations had given a bandh call He burned bhindrawale statue at front of every one. Suri.manik (talk) 16:11, 14 May 2019 (UTC)

Complaint Against Sudhir Kumar Suri for Provoking Riots, Violence
Complaint Against Sudhir Kumar Suri for Provoking Riots, Violence Complaint against Sudhir Kumar Suri for provoking riots, violence Sir, I Baljinder Singh Jindu, resident of Ludhiana wanted to bring into your notice that a Hindu outfit leader Sudhir Suri has posted a video on social networking sites in which he was speaking against Sikh community and also provoking Hindu community for clashes with Sikh people.

Sir, the video has been widely circulated on social media which has hurt the sentiments of Sikh community.

Sudhir Suri is habitual of posting such videos to gain publicity and Police security. Apart from abusing Sikh people in video, Suri has given open challange to enter in violence and clash. He has also proviked Hindu community people to end two percent Sikhs.

Sir, I request your goodself to take strict action against Sudhir Suri and register case for provoking voilennce, hurting religious sentiments. Complaint Against Sudhir Kumar Suri for Provoking Riots, Violence

Yours sincerely Conservative leader Sudhir Kumar Suri, who burnt effigy of killed militant preacher Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale on 33rd anniversary of Operation Bluestar, was detained by authorities on Sunday for apparently injuring spiritual beliefs.

Suri, president of Shiv Sena Hindustan, was apprehended from his Shivala Colony home around 11.00 am.

He has actually been reserved under areas 153-A, 295-A, 148 and 149 (illegal assembly) of the IPC. On June 6, Suri and his assistants staged demonstration at the Ghah Mandi Chowk and charred Bhindranwale’s effigy. He is likewise implicated of making objectionable remarks versus ‘nihangs’.

The problem was submitted by Sikh Students Federation (SSF) leader Amarbir Singh Dhot. Complaint Against Sudhir Kumar Suri for Provoking Riots, Violence

Stress had actually dominated in the holy city on June 6 and 7 and a clash in between the 2 neighborhoods was prevented after prompt intervention by authorities. Suri.manik (talk) 16:14, 14 May 2019 (UTC)

Sudhir Kumar Suri targets Sikhs Khalistani
The Jammu Shiv Sena is said to have been allegedly targetting Sikhs on a regular basis. Last year, alleged Shiv Sena goons thrashed a Sikh in Akhnoor, around 28 km from Jammu.

Sikh leaders had sought action against the Shiv Sena for the attack on the youth.

Shiv Sena in Jammu and Punjab appear to be having a clear anti-Sikh tilt. Its leaders in Punjab, such as one Sudhir Kumar Suri, frequently court trouble through acts that provoke Sikhs.

Clashes between the Shiv Sena and Sikhs have taken place in cities like Amritsar and Phagwara in Punjab. Earlier this year, Sena cadres in Amritsar celebrated the anniversary of Operation Bluestar, which caused tensions.

In another incident this year, Shiv Sena goons are said to have attacked a Sikh businessman and forcibly removed his turban at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district in Punjab.

In Jammu, however, Shiv Sena's conflict with Sikhs has an even more violent history. On January 13, 1989, a majority community mob attacked a Gurupurab procession, killing 14 Sikhs and injuring 100 others. The mob also burnt down several Gurudwaras and properties owned by Sikhs.

According to reports, Shiv Sena played a key role in inciting the mob.

Videos part of a pattern Local Sikh leaders say that the videos seem a deliberate attempt to hurt Sikh sentiments and create a communal polarisation in Jammu and adjoining areas. They see this as part of the attempts of Hindutva outfits to rile Sikhs in Jammu. There seems to be a pattern at work.

After the attack on Amarnath pilgrims in July this year, various Hindutva outfits, led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Shiv Sena called for a bandh. It was reportedly supported by Opposition parties like the Congress, National Conference and Panthers' Party as well.

However, some Sikh traders refused to shut their shops and this incensed Hindutva cadres, who forcibly tried to make the Sikhs close down their establishments for the day. A scuffle ensued between the Hindutva activists and the Sikh traders.

The forcible imposition of bandhs by Hindutva outfits has been a major problem for Sikhs in Jammu. During the 2008 Amarnath agitation, Hindutva outfits carried out a blockade of goods going to and coming from the Kashmir Valley. Several Sikh traders in Jammu and adjoining areas opposed the blockade as they had significant business interests in the Valley.

"We were unnecessarily caught in a political crossfire. The blockade harmed business immensely," said Manjot Singh, a Jammu based merchant.

Hindutva assertion in Jammu has come in various forms. Though there have been instances of violence, the more insidious method these outfits use is of everyday bullying: such as forcibly enforcing bandhs, cracking down on Sikh political events and using every opportunity to portray Sikhs as traitors and Khalistani.

The last strategy was evident when the National Investigation Agency picked up Jammu-based lawyer and Jammu and Kashmir Social Peace Forum chairman Davinder Behal, who is known to be close to Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani. Hindutva groups tried to portray Behal's arrest as being a Hindu-Sikh issue and attempted to paint all the Sikhs in Jammu and Kashmir with the same brush.

Even when Behal was being taken away, cadres from certain Hindutva groups began shouting slogans of "Gaddaar ko Goli Maaro (shoot the traitor)" and "Indira Gandhi Zindabad". Suri.manik (talk) 16:20, 14 May 2019 (UTC)

Non-bailable warrant against Shiv Sena Leader Sudhir Kumar Suri
Chandigarh- the Punjab Police has procured arrest warrant from the Court to arrest Sudhir Kumar Suri, President of Shiv Sena (Hindustan). There is a case against him in Police Station, Civil Line, Amritsar to use abusive language against Schedule under SC/ST act and IT act. But after the registration of case, he has left Punjab and his mobile location revealed his destination Shirdi in Maharashtra State. Suri.manik (talk) 16:24, 14 May 2019 (UTC)