1.   The Indian military has attempted to crush the militancy, often using tactics condemned by human rights groups.

2.   Gill denies the charge, but has said at the same time that only his methods could have crushed Sikh militancy.

3.   Gill denies the charge, but has said that only his methods could have crushed militancy.

4.   Although the Congress was hailed nationwide for crushing militancy four years ago, the police drive was marred by allegations that many innocent people were arrested and tortured.

5.   Although the Congress was hailed nationwide for crushing militancy four years ago, the police drive was marred by allegations that many innocents were arrested and tortured.

6.   The slain Sikh leader had helped crush Sikh militancy.

7.   The militancy was almost crushed by the police after Beant Singh took office.