Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind

Reflections of Inspirational Life of Bhai Satpal Singh Dallewal: Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind’s Speech

Heads of Sikh bodies tear off copy of Jathedars’ decision to pardon Dera chief to symbolise their rejection

Sikh leaders assert that no court under any law could summon Guru Granth Sahib

Sikh bodies tell SGPC to install portrait for Bhai Dilawar Singh at Sikh Central Museum

Massive police crackdown on Sikh activists in Punjab; Paramilitary surrounds house of Bapu Surat Singh

Bhai Kulvir S. Barapind’s Torture: US court dismisses case against India; ICAAD moves appeal

Sikh bodies slam indifferent & discriminative approach of the Central and state govt’s towards political prisoners

Police planning to frame Bhai Tara a UAPA case, already acquitted against Bhai Barapind

Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind called for reorientation of Khalistan struggle

Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind released from Maximum Security Jail Nabha

Sikh leader Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind acquitted by Jalandhar court; Release expected today

HC tells Punjab DGP to ensure Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind’s presence in Trial Court; Bail plea lays pending

Sikh leader Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind’s bail plea to be listed before Justice Puri on Jan. 20

High Court judge refuses to deliver decision on bail petition of Sikh leader Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind

High court may decide Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind’s bail plea on Dec. 03

Torture in police custody – Panch Pardhani leader Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind sues India in US court

Linking the arrest Sikh leaders with so-called revival of terrorism in Punjab-Dal Khalsa calls DGP’s claims as bluff

Torture on Barapind: Punjab Police & Govt has no convincing reason for not complying court orders for medical examination

Torture: Despite court order no medical examination of Barapind even after 3 weeks

NSFY to launch Sikh history exhibition to commemorate Sikh Genocide 1984 & raise awareness about human rights

Punjab police failed to produce Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind before Phillaur court

Over 20,000 petitions signed across North America against detention of Sikh leaders in Punjab

Sikh Youth of America launched “Free the Singh” campaign against detention of Bhai Bittu, Barapind

Similarities in FIRs indicate that arrests of Bhai KS Barapind & Bhai Daljit Singh were handiwork of high-ups

Thousands of Sikhs gather in solidarity with Bhai Daljit Singh & Bhai Barapind across Canada

Torture on Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind: SJF demands termination of Indo-American Extradition Treaty

“Barapind’s case gives the Indian government a high-profile reminder to take action against the chronic problem of torture in custody: Human Rights Watch

Human rights body knocks at US Embassy doors against Sikh leaders torture

Sikh Federation (UK) take up case of Undemocratic arrest of Panch Pardhani leaders in Punjab

Sikh Diaspora initiated efforts against undemocratic detention of Sikh leadership in Punjab

Bhai Kulbir Singh was given electric shocks in custody; Now Sent to Kapurthala Jail; Next court appearance on Oct. 10

Arrest of Panch Pardhani leaders: NGO demand Amnesty & Human rights watch intervention

Sikh leaders tortured in police custody; Court extends custody of Bhai Daljit Singh & KS Barapind

Media questioning police allegations against Bhai KS Barapind, while Avtar S. Makkar endorse upon police theory

ADPP leaders charged under Explosive Act without any recovery

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Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind

Reflections of Inspirational Life of Bhai Satpal Singh Dallewal: Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind’s Speech

September 20, 2025

An annual Gurmat Samagam was held on 14 September 2025 at the historic Gurdwara Shikar Ghat Sahib, Patshahi Chhevin, in Village Dallewal near Goraya, in memory of Bhai Satpal Singh Ji Dallewal, a visionary young Sikh leader from Doaba.

Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind Set To Attend SGPC’s Nov. 5 General House

November 4, 2016

Punjab & Haryana High Court today granted special permissions to SGPC member Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind to attend the special session of the SGPC slated for Nov 5 at Teja Singh Samundhari hall, Amritsar.

Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind’s Father Bapu Ajit Singh Passed Away

September 5, 2016

Sikh leader Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind's farther Bapu Ajit Singh passed away yesterday. He was 90 years old and was living at village Barapind near Phagwara.

Speech of Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind during Sikh Genocide 1984 Remembrance Event 2015 at Amritsar

November 3, 2015

This is video recording of speech of Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind during Sikh Genocide 1984 Remembrance Event 2015 at Amritsar on November 02, 2015.

Sikh leaders criticize misguiding projection of pardon row by Indian Media

October 2, 2015

Slamming the Indian media for projecting the pardon row (socalled pardon to dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim by Five Singh Sahibs) in a wrong way, Sikh leaders Bhai Harcharanjeet Singh Dhami and Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind said “[g]oing by the media reports, it’s made to understand that only hardliners are opposing the Takht decision, leaving the impression as if (so-termed) moderates were in favour.

Pardon Drama: Committee of experts by Jathedar’s a diversionary tactic: Sikh leaders

October 2, 2015

Sikh leaders Bhai Harcharanjeet Singh Dhammi and Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind today termed the constitution of the committee by Jathedars to look into the pre-scripted drama to exonerate Dera sacha Sauda chief Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh as a diversionary tactic to defuse anger and confuse the awakened Sikhs in their principled fight against faulty decisions by those occupying the highest offices of community.

Heads of Sikh bodies tear off copy of Jathedars’ decision to pardon Dera chief to symbolise their rejection

September 29, 2015

Stating that the pardon drama was concocted by Badals and executed by Five Takhat jathedar's, the Dal Khalsa and Akali Dal Panch Pardani (ADPP) today rejected the decision to exonerate pseudo-baba Gurmit Ram Rahim for his blasphemous act in 2007.

Sikh leaders assert that no court under any law could summon Guru Granth Sahib

September 19, 2015

Leaders of Dal Khalsa and Akali Dal Panch Pardhani today strongly condemned Patiala court order summoning Guru Granth Sahib in a land disputed case.

Sikh bodies tell SGPC to install portrait for Bhai Dilawar Singh at Sikh Central Museum

August 31, 2015

Taking a dig at the SGPC for its meek response to this Panthic demand, Sikh groups namely Dal Khalsa, SAD (Amritsar) and Panch Pardhani has urged the Jathedar of Akal Takht, Gaini Gurbachan Singh to direct the SGPC to install the portrait of Bhai Dilawar Singh in the Sikh Central Museum.

Massive police crackdown on Sikh activists in Punjab; Paramilitary surrounds house of Bapu Surat Singh

July 19, 2015

Punjab police has unleashed massive breakdown on sikh activists in punjab. As per the information available with the Sikh Siyasat News the Punjab police has already registered various leaders of Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee from various places across punjab.

Bhai Kulvir S. Barapind’s Torture: US court dismisses case against India; ICAAD moves appeal

June 27, 2015

International Centre for Advocates Against Discrimination ICAAD is reportedly representing, on appeal, a Sikh political activist in India who is seeking damages in U.S. Courts from the Government of India and Punjab Police for being tortured while in police custody.

Sikh bodies slam indifferent & discriminative approach of the Central and state govt’s towards political prisoners

March 28, 2015

Representatives of Sikh bodies today staged a protest march against indifferent and discriminative approach of the Centre as well as state governments towards the political prisoners who have completed their maximum term in prison.

Police planning to frame Bhai Tara a UAPA case, already acquitted against Bhai Barapind

February 3, 2015

As per reports the Punjab police belonging to Goraya police station is planning to frame Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara in a UAPA case. The case was registered by Goraya police against the then Akali Dal Panch Pardhani president and SGPC member Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind in 2012.

Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind called for reorientation of Khalistan struggle

October 12, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab: Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) president Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind recently announced to dissolve the organization structure of his party and called for review and restructuring of the Khalistan struggle. Making an announcement in this regard, the Sikh leader said that there was stagnation in the Sikh struggle and the reorientation process is need of the hour.

Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind released from Maximum Security Jail Nabha

September 29, 2014

Nabha/Patiala, Punjab (Sept. 29): Akali Dal Panch Pardhani leader Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind was released Maximum security jail, Nabha on late this evening. Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind was received outside Nabha jail by Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu, Harpal Singh Cheema, Amrik Singh Issru, Mandhir Singh and Manjit Singh Bamb besides other leaders and activists of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani.

Sikh leader Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind acquitted by Jalandhar court; Release expected today

September 29, 2014

Jalandhar, Punjab (Sept. 29): A local court here today acquitted Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) president Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind in a two years old case. Bhai Kulvir Singh, who is also a member of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) from Phillaur constituency was brought to Jalandhar from Nabha Jail to hear the decision. Additional District and Sessions Judge Mandip Singh Dhillon acquitted Bhai Kulvir Singh from all charges leveled against by the Punjab police.

HC tells Punjab DGP to ensure Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind’s presence in Trial Court; Bail plea lays pending

February 19, 2014

Chandigarh/ Punjab (February 19, 2014): It is learnt that the Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the Punjab's Director General of Police (DGP) to ensure that SGPC member and Akali Dal Panch Pardhani president Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind is present in the Jalandhar trial court to record on the next hearing of a case against him.

Sikh leader Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind’s bail plea to be listed before Justice Puri on Jan. 20

December 31, 2013

Chandigarh/ Punjab (December 31, 2013): It is learnt that the bail plea of Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind, president of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani, shall be listed before Justice K. C. Puri of Punjab and Haryana High Court, for hearing on January 20, 2013.

High Court judge refuses to deliver decision on bail petition of Sikh leader Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind

December 19, 2013

Chandigarh/ Punjab (December 19, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siaysat News (SSN) the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s judge Justice Daya Choudhary has refused to deliver a decision on bail plea of Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind, president of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP). Bhai Kulvir Singh, a former armed Sikh freedom fighter, […]

High court may decide Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind’s bail plea on Dec. 03

November 19, 2013

Chandigarh/ Punjab (November 19, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Punjab and Haryana High Court held hearing on Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) leader Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind’s bail application on November 19, 2013.

Torture in police custody – Panch Pardhani leader Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind sues India in US court

May 11, 2013

Jalandhar, Punjab (May 11, 2013): Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) president Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind has sued the Government of India and State Government of Punjab besides President Pranab Mukharjee, PM Manmohan Singh, Minister of External Affairs, Minister of Home Affairs, National Security Advisor, Director of National Investigative Agency, Governor of Punjab, Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Punjab police chief and a number of other Indian authorities and police officers in a US court.

Linking the arrest Sikh leaders with so-called revival of terrorism in Punjab-Dal Khalsa calls DGP’s claims as bluff

December 29, 2012

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (December 29, 2012): Contesting the claims made by Punjab DGP Sumedh Singh Saini linking the arrest of Daljit Singh with so-called revival of terrorism in Punjab, the Dal Khalsa called it bluff and untrue.

Torture on Barapind: Punjab Police & Govt has no convincing reason for not complying court orders for medical examination

November 12, 2012

Phillaur/Ludhiana, Punjab (November 12, 2012): Punjab Police and Punjab Government have reportedly failed to provide any convincing reason for their failure to get Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind examined by a medical board of doctors to ascertain the traces of custodial torture.

Torture: Despite court order no medical examination of Barapind even after 3 weeks

October 25, 2012

Jalandhar (October 25, 2012): It is learnt that the Jalandhar Police, Kapurthala jail authorities, Chief Medical Officer (CMO, Civil Hospital) Jalandhar have failed to get Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind examined by a medical board despite court's order in this regard.

NSFY to launch Sikh history exhibition to commemorate Sikh Genocide 1984 & raise awareness about human rights

October 19, 2012

This exhibition will showcase how, in the context of Sikh history, Guru Nanak’s mission to build a truly utopian society encountered violent opposition. “The exhibition would be a journey through the challenges faced by Sikhs from the beginnings of the Sikh Way, right up to the shocking events of recent Sikh history, the Genocide of November 1984”

Punjab police failed to produce Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind before Phillaur court

October 10, 2012

Phillaur, Jalandhar (October 10, 2012): According to information available at the website of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani the Jalandhar Police today failed to produce Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind, President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani, before the Court of Judicial Magistrate at Phillaur.

Over 20,000 petitions signed across North America against detention of Sikh leaders in Punjab

October 10, 2012

Vancouver, BC (October 9, 2012): According to information last week the Canadian Sikh Coalition and Sikh Youth of America launched a North American campaign, Free the Singh. Petition signing took place in major cities across Canada and the United States with great success as more than 7000 petitions were signed in Canada and more than 9000 in the United States.

Sikh Youth of America launched “Free the Singh” campaign against detention of Bhai Bittu, Barapind

October 10, 2012

New York (October 10, 2012) According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) on October 07, 2012 the Sikhs across America launched the “Free the Singh” Campaign to sign petitions for the immediate release of Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu and Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind.

Similarities in FIRs indicate that arrests of Bhai KS Barapind & Bhai Daljit Singh were handiwork of high-ups

October 7, 2012

Entire terminology of F.I.Rs registered at Jalandhar and Ludhiana districts are same, only names, addresses and details of police stations are different. It signifies that these arrests are conducted under fixed and calculated policy framed under directions from the top and [even] the terminology was prepared & sent from the top [...]

Thousands of Sikhs gather in solidarity with Bhai Daljit Singh & Bhai Barapind across Canada

October 1, 2012

Vancouver, BC (September 30, 2012): On September 30, 2012 thousands of Sikhs across Canada stood in solidarity with Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu and Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind in Punjab. A petition writing campaign to “Free the Singh” was launched across the country in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, and Montreal, and will continue on till next week. [...] "Petition signing will continue next weekend in Gurudwara’s across the country and we encourage people to visit www.freethesingh.com" Moninder Singh added.

Torture on Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind: SJF demands termination of Indo-American Extradition Treaty

September 29, 2012

New York (September 28, 2012): Galvanized by the Human Rights Watch’s September 27 report about Kulbir Singh Barapind’s torture by the Indian authorities, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has approached Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of State urging to terminate the Extradition Treaty between United States and India due to India’s routine practice of torturing detainees.

“Barapind’s case gives the Indian government a high-profile reminder to take action against the chronic problem of torture in custody: Human Rights Watch

September 29, 2012

Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into allegations that the Punjab police tortured Kulvir Singh Barapind after his September 20, 2012, arrest on charges of waging war on the state, possession of explosives, and sedition. His lawyer told Human Rights Watch that Barapind had complained to the magistrate that the police “applied electric shocks to his ears, beat him, and humiliated him.” The United States had extradited Barapind to India on June 17, 2006, on murder charges after obtaining assurances from India that he would not be tortured. A court in India subsequently acquitted Barapind of all charges and released him in April 2008.

Human rights body knocks at US Embassy doors against Sikh leaders torture

September 27, 2012

New Delhi/Jalandhar (September 27, 2012): According to information the issue of arrest, detention and custodial torture of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) President and SGPC member Bhai Kubir Singh Barapind has now reached to United States Embassy in India.

Sikh Federation (UK) take up case of Undemocratic arrest of Panch Pardhani leaders in Punjab

September 27, 2012

London, UK (September 27, 2012): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Khalsa Human Rights (KHR) the human rights arm of the Sikh Federation (UK) has issued an urgent appeal regarding the arrests and treatment of Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind and Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu.

Sikh Diaspora initiated efforts against undemocratic detention of Sikh leadership in Punjab

September 27, 2012

Ludhiana/Punjab (September 26,2012): On Sunday September 30th the Canadian Sikh Coalition and Sikh Youth of America will be launching the "Free the Singh" Campaign to prevent further incarceration and torture of Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu, Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind and others.

Bhai Kulbir Singh was given electric shocks in custody; Now Sent to Kapurthala Jail; Next court appearance on Oct. 10

September 26, 2012

Jalandhar/Ludhiana, Punjab (September 26, 2012): Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind, President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani, was today produced before the Phillaur's Judicial Magistrate Jatinderpal Singh. He was sent to judicial custody for 14 days. He is reportedly sent to Kapurthala Jail.

Arrest of Panch Pardhani leaders: NGO demand Amnesty & Human rights watch intervention

September 26, 2012

New York (September 25, 2012): Taking a serious note of the undemocratic detention of Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu and Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a Sikh NGO has approached international human rights organizations seeking intervention and support.

Sikh leaders tortured in police custody; Court extends custody of Bhai Daljit Singh & KS Barapind

September 25, 2012

Ludhiana/Phillaur (September 25, 2012): Akali Dal Panch Pardhani President Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind was produced in Phillaur Court on September 25, 2012 by the police, where the police demanded his custody for some more days. The court is reported to have extended the remand of Barapind for one more day. He shall be reproduced in the court tomorrow i.e. September 26, 2012. [...] “Both Bhai Daljit Singh and Kulbir Singh Barapind told me personally that they were subjected to third degree physical torture by the police during custody” said Advocate H. S. Cheema.

Media questioning police allegations against Bhai KS Barapind, while Avtar S. Makkar endorse upon police theory

September 25, 2012

Amritsar/Jalandhar (September 25, 2012): Whereas various media sections are posing questions on police theory against Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind, President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP), the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) President Avtar Singh Makkar went on to endorse on Police claims allegations against Bhai Barapind.

ADPP leaders charged under Explosive Act without any recovery

September 24, 2012

Ludhiana/Punjab (September 24, 2012): According to information Punjab police has implicated Bhai Daljit Singh and Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind under Explosives Act, 1884 without any recovery.

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