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AGENDA TITLE: Saka Nakodar Day Proclamation
MEETING DATE: March 1, 2023
PREPARED BY: City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION Mayor Hothi will present a proclamation proclaiming February 4, 2023 as
Saka Nakodar Day in the City of Lodi
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On February 4, 1986, four unarmed and peaceful Sikh students, Ravinder
Singh, Baldhir Singh, Jhilman Singh, and Harminder Singh were killed by
State Police in Punjab, India, in an unprovoked attack while participating
in a protest against the desecration of Sikh scripture. The State authorities violated the freedom of peaceful
assembly. The perpetrators were not brought to justice and the victims' families have been fighting for truth,
justice, accountability, and closure for over 37 years. The incident has come to be known as "Saks Nakodar"
for the Punjabi word for massacre, "Saka," and the region in Punjab, "Nakodar," where it took place.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable
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Olivia Nashed (Feb 15, 2023 12:41 PST)
Olivia Nashed
City Clerk
APPROVED: (1e6 21, 202311/1 PST)
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager