An elderly Sikh activist, Surat Singh Khalsa (83), is on hunger strike since January 16 seeking permanent release of Sikh political prisoners. As his hunger strike entered crossed 31st day on February 14, various Sikh bodies gathered in Ludhiana to extend him support.
![Left to Right: Jagtar Singh Johal, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam [USCIRF Freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) prisoners] | File Photos](https://sikhsiyasatnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Jagtar-Singh-Johal-Umar-Khalid-and-Sharjeel-Imam-USCIRF-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-FoRB-prisoners.jpg)
