Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha (Amb Sahib) 2013

Students of Punjab University (PU) raise voice for release of Sikh political prisoners

3 Sikh in Burrail – Gurmeet Singh, Lakhwinder Singh and Shamsher Singh granted parole; Release expected soon: SOPW updates

Process of grant of parole to 3 Sikhs in Burrail jail nearing completion: SOPW updates

Sikh youth who raised voice of political prisoners during Kabaddi cup released from Ludhiana Jail

Amb Sahib morcha gets support of masses; Marches to Amb Sahib on the rise

NDP of Canada expresses concerns over continous hunger strike of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

World Sikh Council-AR expresses solidarity with Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

Mohali resident files PIL in High court seeking pre-mature release for prisoners; (2) Legal v. Political options

Political pressure behind keeping Ludhiana Sikh youth, Guri Hans, behind the bars

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s condition stable now; Morcha leaders appeal sangat to refrain from believing rumours

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa develops breathing problem; On hunger strike for last 37 days

Punjab Govt. grants parole to Sikh prisoner Lal Singh; Released from Nabha Jail

Sikh American Organizations Stand with Gurbakash Singh on 36th Day of His Hunger Strike; Demand Rule of Law in India

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa writes to Akhilesh Yadav for release of Wariam Singh

Vital political development – Beant Singh’s family says: “No objections to release of Sikhs in Burrail Jail”

Letter by Dal Khalsa to Amnesty International seeking intervention over hunger strike of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

Copy of Will of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who is on hunger-strike for last 36 days seeking release of Sikh prisoners

Deccan: Demand for release of Sikh prisoner in Gulbarga jail grows

Meeting between Punjab CM Parkash S. Badal and Amb Sahib morcha on Sikh prisoners issue

Gurbaksh Singh’s struggle – Silence of govts., Human rights bodies and India’s civil society a major cause of worry

Upset over the deaf silence of the Government in redressing the prisoners issue, Dal Khalsa has knocked the doors of Amnesty International

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s will handed over at Akal Takht; Jathedar advises him to take medical assistance

Sukhbir Badal says his party in fovor of releasing life conficts who completed sentences, BUT…

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s fast unto death crossed 34th day; He Declares to donate body to PGI; His will to be handed over at Akal Takht

Essential details of 6 Sikh prisoners whose release is being demanded by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh (Details in English)

Police want to keep Gurpreet Singh Guri Hans behind the bars till Modi’s rally in Punjab

Amb Sahib morcha inclines to become people’s movement; District level protests record tremendous success

District level protests/dharnas in support of Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha on Dec 17

Details of 6 Sikh political prisoners whose release is being demanded by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa

Gurpreet Singh Guri Hans sent to Ludhaina Jail; Booked by Division No. 8 (Ludhaina) police under 107/151

Massive response to march supporting Bhai Gurbaksh Singh’s struggle for release of Sikh prisoners

Seeking release of Sikh political prisoners, Sikh sangat take out march from Damdama Sahib to Amb Sahib

Sikh Prisoners issue: Urgent Appeal to Uttar-Pardesh Sikhs to join local delegation meeting UP CM

No announcement of hunger strike by Baba Ranjeet Singh Dhadrian – Rumours could harm the morcha

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Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha (Amb Sahib) 2013

Students of Punjab University (PU) raise voice for release of Sikh political prisoners

December 21, 2013

Chandigarh (December 21, 2013): According to Indian Express (IE): [s]students of Panjab University (PU), led by members of Students for Society (SFS), protested at the varsity's Student Centre on December 20, 2013 to express their solidarity with the ongoing protest at Mohali for the release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in jails across Punjab.

3 Sikh in Burrail – Gurmeet Singh, Lakhwinder Singh and Shamsher Singh granted parole; Release expected soon: SOPW updates

December 21, 2013

Amb Sahib/ Chandigarh (December 21, 2013): The Sikh Organization of Prisoners’ Welfare (SOPW) has declared that 3 Sikh political prisoners in Burrail Jail have decided to accept the parole (temporary release) granted to them by the concerned authorities.

Process of grant of parole to 3 Sikhs in Burrail jail nearing completion: SOPW updates

December 21, 2013

Amb Sahib/ Chandigarh (December 21, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the process of grant of parole (temporary release) of Bhai Gurmeet Singh, Lakhwinder Singh and Shamsher Singh is nearing completion. According to information shared on Facebook Fans page by Sikh Organization of Prisoners’ Welfare (UK), the process of grant of parole has reached final stage at government level. The Sikh Siyasat News sources have also confirmed this development.

Sikh youth who raised voice of political prisoners during Kabaddi cup released from Ludhiana Jail

December 21, 2013

Ludhiana, Punjab (December 21, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) a Sikh youth named Gurpreet Singh Guri Hans was released late this evening from Central Jail Ludhiana. Advocate Gurjinder Singh Sahni told SSN over phone that Gurpreet Singh’s bail was secured today from the Ludhiana police administration and he was released from jails.

Amb Sahib morcha gets support of masses; Marches to Amb Sahib on the rise

December 21, 2013

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 21, 2013): Bandi Singh Rihai Morcha (Amb Sahib) has is getting support of masses from Punjab and adjoining states of Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi. The morcha is an initiative of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, a Haryana based Sikh who is on fast unto death for last 38 days seeking permanent release of six Sikh political prisoners languishing in various Indian jails despite serving the terms of their sentences.

NDP of Canada expresses concerns over continous hunger strike of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

December 21, 2013

Ontario, Canada (December 21, 2013): In a statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the New Democractic Party (NDP) has expressed concern over continous hunger strike of Sikh activist Bhai Gurbaksh Singh who is seeking release of 6 Sikh political prisoners who are kept behind the bars beyond the terms of their sentences.

World Sikh Council-AR expresses solidarity with Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

December 21, 2013

Washington, DC (December 21, 2013): In a statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the World Sikh Council – America Region (WSC-AR) has expressed deep concern about the situation developing in India arising out of a Sikh’s peaceful efforts to persuade the government to follow the law of the land.

Mohali resident files PIL in High court seeking pre-mature release for prisoners; (2) Legal v. Political options

December 21, 2013

Chandigarh, Punjab (December 21, 2013): It is learnt from certain media sources that a Mohali resident Mandeep Kaur filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking directions to the State of Punjab, the UT Home Secretary and Burail Jail Superintendent to release detainees in Chandigarh and Punjab jails who have completed minimum mandatory terms of sentences of life imprisonment.

Political pressure behind keeping Ludhiana Sikh youth, Guri Hans, behind the bars

December 21, 2013

Ludhiana, Punjab (December 21, 2013): Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) sources revealed that the police administrations was constantly denying bail to Gurpreet Singh Guri Hans under political pressure. Guri Hans had attempted to use the stage of so-called World Kabaddi Cup on November 14, 2013 during final match at Ludhiana. He was booked by Division Number 8 police station of Ludhiana under 107/151 (Cr. P. C.), preventive detention clauses. He was sent to Ludhiana jail.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s condition stable now; Morcha leaders appeal sangat to refrain from believing rumours

December 21, 2013

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 21, 2013): As per recent information received from Gurdwara Amb Sahib (Mohali), the site of Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha, the condition of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa is stable now. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Mohali has examined Bhai Gurbaksh Singh and said confirmed that Bhai Gurbaksh Singh's condition is stable.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa develops breathing problem; On hunger strike for last 37 days

December 20, 2013

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 20, 20130: As per recent information received from the site of Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha (Amb Sahib) Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who is on continuous hunger strike from November 14, 2013 has started facing difficulty in breathing.

Punjab Govt. grants parole to Sikh prisoner Lal Singh; Released from Nabha Jail

December 20, 2013

Kapurthala/ Nabha, Punjab (December 20, 2013): Certain significant developments have taken place regarding demand of release of Sikh political prisoners whose permanent release is being demanded by Sikh activist Bhai Gurbaksh Singh who has been on hunger strike since November 14, 2013.

Sikh American Organizations Stand with Gurbakash Singh on 36th Day of His Hunger Strike; Demand Rule of Law in India

December 20, 2013

New York, United States (December 20, 2013): Various diaspora Sikh organizations based in United States have issued a joint statement supporting the cuase of Sikh political prisoners taken up by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh, who is on fast unto death since November 14, 2013 at Gurdwara Amb Sahib Mohali. Gurbaksh Singh is seeking release of 6 Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails despite serving full terms of their sentences.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa writes to Akhilesh Yadav for release of Wariam Singh

December 20, 2013

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 20, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Bhai Gurbaksh Singh, who is on continuous hunger strike since November 14, 2013 seeking release of 6 Sikh political prisoners who are languishing in various jails in India despite having completed the terms of their sentences, has written a letter to Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav seeking release of Wariam Singh.

Vital political development – Beant Singh’s family says: “No objections to release of Sikhs in Burrail Jail”

December 19, 2013

Chandigarh/ Punjab (December 19, 2013): In a significant political development after yesterday's meeting between Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal and three representatives of the Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha, former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh's family members have given a statement before media that they have no objections to the release of three Sikhs confined in Burrail jail for their connection with assassination of CM Beant Singh.

Letter by Dal Khalsa to Amnesty International seeking intervention over hunger strike of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

December 19, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (December 19, 2013): Upset over the deaf silence of the Government in redressing the prisoners issue and apprehensive of life of Gurbaksh Singh whose health is deteriorating rapidly, the Dal Khalsa has knocked the doors of Amnesty International urging it to intervene without delay.

Copy of Will of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who is on hunger-strike for last 36 days seeking release of Sikh prisoners

December 19, 2013

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) has accessed a copy of "Will" sent by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to Akal Takht Sahib. Bhai Gurbaksh Singh is on continuous hunger strike since November 14, 2013 seeking release of six Sikh political prisoners languishing in various jails in India even after completing the terms of their sentences.

Deccan: Demand for release of Sikh prisoner in Gulbarga jail grows

December 19, 2013

Chandigarh/ Mohali (December 19, 2013): Deccan Herald has reported that the demand for the release of Sikh prisoner Gurdeep Singh Khera lodged in the Gulbarga central jail in Karnataka for the last 23-years is garnering support from various quarters in Punjab who are strongly backing the indefinite hunger strike initiated by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa in protest of the incarceration of the Sikhs.

Meeting between Punjab CM Parkash S. Badal and Amb Sahib morcha on Sikh prisoners issue

December 19, 2013

Ludhaina, Punjab (December 19, 2013): As per information a meeting took place Punjab’s chief minister Parkash Singh badal and three members of the committee conducting the affairs of Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha (Amb Sahib). According to information the three members of the committee conducting morcha were Bhai Harpal Singh Cheema, Advocate Amar Singh Chahal and Bhai R. P. Singh.

Gurbaksh Singh’s struggle – Silence of govts., Human rights bodies and India’s civil society a major cause of worry

December 19, 2013

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 19, 2013): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh, a Sikh from a village in Kurkshetra Haryana, is on continuous hunger strike for last 36 days. There is a growing concern among expanding support circles about his deteriorating health condition. Many have expressed their worries about the unconcerned attitude adopted by Punjab government, Chandigarh administration and the Government of India on this issue.

Upset over the deaf silence of the Government in redressing the prisoners issue, Dal Khalsa has knocked the doors of Amnesty International

December 19, 2013

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s will handed over at Akal Takht; Jathedar advises him to take medical assistance

December 19, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (December 19, 2013): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who is sitting on hunger strike unto death demanding the release of 6 Sikh political prisoners who had completed their jail sentences, has sent his will to Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib. The will was sent through a delegations of Sikh religious personalities, accompanied by many others Sikhs, from Gurdwara Amb Sahib (Mohali) to Akal Takht Sahib.

Sukhbir Badal says his party in fovor of releasing life conficts who completed sentences, BUT…

December 18, 2013

Bathinda, Punjab (December 18, 2013): As per media reports Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and President of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Dec. 17 that hsi party was always in favour of releasing those, who have completed their sentence.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s fast unto death crossed 34th day; He Declares to donate body to PGI; His will to be handed over at Akal Takht

December 18, 2013

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 17, 2013): A Kaurkshetra, Haryana based Sikh Bhai Gurbkash Singh Khalsa is on continuous hunger strike since November 14, 2013 seeking release of 6 Sikh political prisoners who are confined in various Indian jails despite having completed terms of their sentences.

Essential details of 6 Sikh prisoners whose release is being demanded by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh (Details in English)

December 17, 2013

Ludhaina, Punjab (December 16, 2013): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khasla, a Sikh activist from Kurkshetra (Haryana) is on continuous hunger strike protest since November 14, 2013 seeking release 6 Sikh political prisoner who are languishing in Indian Jails despite having completed the terms of their sentences. Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) has collected essential details of related to the cases of these 6 Sikh prisoners.

Police want to keep Gurpreet Singh Guri Hans behind the bars till Modi’s rally in Punjab

December 17, 2013

Ludhiana, Punjab (December 17, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Punjab police want to keep Gurpreet Singh Hans behind the bars till Gujrat CM Narindra Modi’s Punjab rally.

Amb Sahib morcha inclines to become people’s movement; District level protests record tremendous success

December 17, 2013

Mohali/ Ludhiana, Punjab (December 17, 2013): On the call of Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha (Amb Sahib) initiated by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, various Sikh organizations, in association with local Sikh sangat, held district level protest in all districts of Punjab.

District level protests/dharnas in support of Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha on Dec 17

December 16, 2013

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 16, 2013): The organizers of Bandi Singh Rihai Morcha (Amb Sahib) in consultation with Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa have declared to hold district level protest demonstrations throughout Punjab. The demonstrations shall be conducted in peaceful manner and a memorandum shall be tendered to appropriate authorities demanding release of 6 Sikh political prisoners who are languishing in various jails of India despite completing the terms of their sentences.

Details of 6 Sikh political prisoners whose release is being demanded by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa

December 16, 2013

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) has collected the requisite information to compile following document providing necessary information about 6 Sikh political prisoners, namely Gurmeet Singh, Lakhwinder Singh, Shamsher Singh, Lal Singh, Wariam Singh and Gureep Singh, whose release is being demanded by the organizers of the Bandi Singhs Riahi Morcha (Amb Sahib).

Gurpreet Singh Guri Hans sent to Ludhaina Jail; Booked by Division No. 8 (Ludhaina) police under 107/151

December 16, 2013

Ludhaina, Punjab (December 16, 2013): It is learnt from sources that the Sikh youth, Gurpreet Singh alias Guri of Kila Hans village of Ludhiana district, who used so-called World Kabbadi Cup’s stage on December 14, 2013 at Guru Nanak Stadium Ludhiana to raise the voice of Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails despite serving the terms of their sentences, has been sent to Central Jail, Ludhiana.

Massive response to march supporting Bhai Gurbaksh Singh’s struggle for release of Sikh prisoners

December 16, 2013

Amb Sahib/ Mohali (December 16, 2013):The Sikh sangat of Malwa region of Punjab took out “Bandi Singhs Rihai March” from Takht Damdama Sahib to Gurdwara Amb Sahib Mohali today. The march was attended by the Sikh sangat in large numbers. The march received massive response from the Sikh sangat throughout the way from Damdama Sahib to Amb Sahib (Mohali).

Seeking release of Sikh political prisoners, Sikh sangat take out march from Damdama Sahib to Amb Sahib

December 16, 2013

Fatehgarh Sahib/ Punjab (December 16, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Sikh sangat led by Bhai Amarjit Singh Kanakwal (Damdami Taksal), Baba Hardeep Singh Mehraj (Akali Dal Panch Pardhani) and Bhai Sukhwinder Singh (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satikar Sabha, Haryana) started a Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha from Takht Damdama Sahib at around 12 noon today

Sikh Prisoners issue: Urgent Appeal to Uttar-Pardesh Sikhs to join local delegation meeting UP CM

December 16, 2013

Amb Sahib/ Mohali (December 16, 2013): On December 16, 2013 the organizers of the "Bandi Singhs Riahai Morcha" initiated by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa issued an urgent appeal to the Sikh sangat, Sikh organizations, Singh Sabhas and Gurdwara management committees of Uttar Partesh to join the move for release of Bhai Wariam Singh, confined in a UP jail since 1990.

No announcement of hunger strike by Baba Ranjeet Singh Dhadrian – Rumours could harm the morcha

December 7, 2013

Amb Sahib/ Mohali, Punjab (December 07, 2013): It is a matter of concern that the Social-media, especially the facebook is increasingly becoming a hub of rumours related to Bandi Singh Rihai Mocha.