{
  "id": 17408724,
  "title": "‘1984 anti-Sikh riots had no justification’: Hardeep Puri ahead of 42nd anniversary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/1984-anti-sikh-riots-had-no-justification-hardeep-puri-ahead-of-42nd",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T13:27:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indira-gandhis-assassination-cannot-justify-1984-anti-sikh-riots-hardeep-puri-ahead-of-42nd-anniversary/articleshow/135402398.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ahead of the 42nd anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted that the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was a \"profound tragedy\" but emphasized that it could not justify the subsequent violence against the Sikh community. Puri stated that the official death toll reached 3,325 across the country, with Delhi alone experiencing 2,733 deaths. He described November 1 as a \"painful reminder\" for Sikh families who lost relatives and saw their homes destroyed. Puri also praised senior advocate HS Phoolka for his relentless efforts to secure justice for the victims over the past four decades, despite facing threats and delays.",
  "summary": "Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri spoke out about the lasting impact of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, firmly stating that no justification exists for the violence inflicted upon the Sikh community. He lamented the tragic toll and enduring pain endured by victims while commending HS Phoolka's tireless efforts for justice. The fight for accountability persists as the search for answers continues…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}