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‘Then about five to six thousand uniformed Nirankaris rushed towards the group of about two to three hundred Gursikhs. Within seconds the massive force of Nirankaris mercilessly attacked them with pistols, rifles, spears, swords, bow and arrows, sticks, stones, acid bottles and homemade bombs.

The Gursikhs that were hit with bullets fell to the ground and were brutally butchered with swords, spears and axes. As the ground became covered with the bodies of the dead and wounded the police fired tear gas and bullets, but even that was directed towards the jatha, causing further injuries and death. In this way, the Nirankaris received greater assistance and were emboldened.’

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The police explained they would go to the Sant Nirankaris to stop them from continuing their procession and continued attack towards the Sikhs. After waiting for half an hour, the policeman returned but this time with more policemen and no end to the Sant Nirankaris program.

After reaching the location, the Sikhs were stopped by D.S.P Joshi and the Panjab police, who told the Sikhs to go back as the Sant Nirankari program had finished.

The Sikhs explained and advised the police to listen to the disrespectful speeches that still could be heard from the Sant Nirankaris, even though they had stated their procession had finished.

An Ardas was performed before Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and the Sikhs went in the direction of the Reego bridge which is near Gobind Ghar. The Sikhs agreed that a protest should be carried out where the Sant Nirankaris were holding their procession.

Bhai Fauja Singh

He explained about the actions of the Sant Nirankaris and now the time had come to stand up for the Guru and defend the Sikh way of life. He drew a line on the ground and stated that those who were willing to attain Shaheedi should cross it and challenge the enemies of the Khalsa.

Despite being advised against it, many women crossed that very same line to defend Sikhi and challenge those who were openly insulting Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

The evil words of Gurbachan echoed through the loudspeakers of Amritsar and reached the ears of the Sikhs, including the revolutionary Gursikh, Bhai Fauja Singh.

Fauja Singh who at that time was helping with langar by kneading the dough that would be made for rotis for the sangat. Upon hearing the words of the Sant Nirankaris, Bhai Fauja Singh stopped preparing the Gurus Langar and spoke to the Sikhs about what was happening.

With millions of Sikhs gathering in Panjab to pay their respects to Sri Harmandir Sahib on the day which marked the creation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the Sant Nirankaris under the protection of the Panjab police and authorised by the Indian government began their campaign of provocation towards the Sikhs.

Through loudspeakers, Gurbachan exclaimed the following insult directed towards the Sikhs. It was the following words which would engulf the Sant Nirankaris in the years to come:

‘Behold, Baba Gurbachan Singh, the real Guru of the age who is competent to release Sikhs from the bonds of transmigration. While Guru Gobind Singh could ordain only five beloved ones, he, Gurbachan Singh, has ordained Seven Stars for emancipation of Mankind.’

Sardar Kapur Singh - They Massacre Sikhs - A White Paper by SGPC - 1984 - P 47

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The Amritsar Massacre - 13th April 1978

The decision to openly propagate their evil propaganda on the day which marked the birth of the Khalsa Panth also reminded the Sikhs, that if the Sant Nirankaris were not stopped, there would be nothing preventing them from doing the same to other faiths.

The Amritsar Massacre of 1978 - Vaisakhi 13th April

The horrific events that took place on the 13th April 1978 further reinforced the establishment of the Sant Nirankaris as a cult purely intent on their attack against Sikhi. Up until this historical date, the Sant Nirankaris had intensified their campaign of continuously insulting Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, belittled the Sikh Gurus and mocked the way of life of the Sikhs.

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