Sikhs in Jails

Sikh Political Prisoners Issue: FSO to hold protest in London against inaction of Indian government on Jan. 07

Sikhs stage protest outside Indian High Commission in Ottawa; Seek release of Sikh political prisoners

Release of Sikh Prisoners who have completed their sentence – Memorandum by Sikh intellectuals & Activists

Akal Takht Jathedar meet Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa on 50th day of Hunger strike; Assures release of Sikh political prisoners

Sikh bodies urge Akal Takht Jathedar to secure release of Sikh political prisoners

Nabha Jail inmates go on relay hunger strike in support of cause of Sikh Political prisoners

Gurpreet Singh Khalsa, Ravinder Singh released from Nabha Jail after acquittal in Shingar Cinema blast case

Shingar Bomb Blast Case 2007: All three Sikhs acquitted by Ludhiana Court

SGPC want Narendra Modi to review cases of Sikh political prisoners; Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s hunger strike continues

BJP may favorably consider for relasing some of Sikh political prisoners, media reports

World Sikh Council – America Region Expresses Solidarity with Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

United Sikhs supports Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’ Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha

Maritime Sikh Society supports Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa; Seeks release of Sikh political prisoners

Hunger strike of Gurbaksh Singh Khasla continues; Lost 12 kgs in 19 days

Punjabi singer K.S. Makhan supports morcha seeking release of Sikh political prisoners

Sikh delegation submit memorandum to Akal Takht expressing support to Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa demanding release of 7 Sikh political prisoners only, clarifies Guri Hans

DSGMC seek law ministry’s intervention for release of Sikhs languishing in jails

BJP shows extensive interest in Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s struggle; Badal Dal keeps distance

Bhai Lakhwinder Singh Lakha urges Punjab government to release Sikh political prisoners

Gurbaksh Singh Khasla begins indefinite hunger strike in Ambala (Haryana); Seeks release of Sikh political prisoners

Bhai Gurmit Singh released from Burail Jail on 28 days parole

Two granted bail in Raikot case; Release expected soon

Sikh political prisoner Bhai Lakhwinder Singh released on parole for 28 days from Burail Jail

96 years old Sikh got bail from Supreme Court of India after about 2 years

Sikh political prisoner Daya Singh Lahoria shifted to hospital from Tihar Jail

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa seeks release of Sikh political prisoners

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa serves “ultimatum” on Giani Gubachan Singh on Sikh political prisoners’ issue

Picked up by Punjab Police two days back, Jasvir Singh Manki is now lodged in Malerkotla Jail

Harwinder Singh of Phagwara arrested by police in a 1988 case

Four Sikhs acquitted by Patiala court in a 2010 fabricated case

Narain Singh Chaura sentenced to 2 years imprisonment by Chandigarh court

Delhi HC directs medical treatment of Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara at AIIMS

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Sikhs in Jails

Harminder Singh Mintoo, two others, presented in Jalandhar court

February 4, 2015

Bhai Harminder Singh Mintoo, Gurpreet Singh Gopi and Harpreet Singh Pintu were reportedly presented before a Jalandhar court today in a case pertaining to FIR number 103/2009, registered at Police station Bhogpur.

Bhai Bakshish Singh granted bail; Released from Nabha jail

February 3, 2015

Bhai Bakhashish Singh alias Baba, who was convicted in Nilokheri attack on Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, has been released on Feb. 03 from maximum security jail, Nabha.

Jagtar Singh Hawara again chained by Delhi police during court appearance

January 31, 2015

Delhi police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) yesterday presented Sikh political prisoner Jagtar Singh Hawara before a Delhi court in FIR number 229/05. This case was registered by Alipur police station under sections 120-B, 121 and 307 of Indian Penal Code.

Punjab police crackdown on Sikh activists in wake of Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s march to Amritsar

January 8, 2015

The police crackdown reportedly conducted in wake of announcement by fasting Sikh activist Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to visit Darbar Saib in Amritsar on January 08. Gurbaksh Singh’s indefinite hunger strike has entered 56th day today. He is seeking permanent release of seven Sikh political prisoners who have completed their jail terms.

Widespread protests by Sikh sangat in support of Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa and Sikh political prisoners

January 8, 2015

Chandigarh: Sikh organizations, activists and sangat today staged protests in various parts of Punjab, Haryana and else where in Indian subcontinent besides protest demonstrations by Sikh diaspora sections in front Indian High Commissions abroad. The protesters in Punjab and elsewhere in Indian subcontinent submitted memorandums to local authorities seeking release of Sikh political prisoners who […]

SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar meets Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa

January 7, 2015

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar reportedly met Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa yesterday (Jan. 06) on his 54th day of hunger strike.

Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa announces march Darbar Sahib on Jan. 08; Hunger strike enters 55th day

January 7, 2015

Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who is on indefinite and continuous hunger strike at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib in Ambala since November 14, 2014 seeking release of Sikh political prisoners, has announced to go to Amritsar to pay obeisance at the Darbar Sahib on January 8. Meanwhile his hunger strike crossed 55th day today.

Sikh Political Prisoners Issue: FSO to hold protest in London against inaction of Indian government on Jan. 07

January 3, 2015

After holding a protest outside Indian High Commission in Birmingham on December 30, the Federation of Sikh Organizations (FSO - UK) announced to hold protest in London seeking release of Sikh political prisoners.

Sikhs stage protest outside Indian High Commission in Ottawa; Seek release of Sikh political prisoners

January 3, 2015

Protesters from Ontario and Quebec rallied in Ottawa on a chilly Friday (January 02) to demand the release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails despite having completed their jail terms.

Release of Sikh Prisoners who have completed their sentence – Memorandum by Sikh intellectuals & Activists

January 3, 2015

Sikh intellectuals including former IAS Gurtej Singh and Sikh historian Gurdarshan Singh Dhillon, along with former Akal Takht Jatehdar Bhai Ranjit Singh and Sikh activists Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, Harcharanjit Singh Dhami, Sarabjit Singh, Manjit Singh Mohali and Advocate Harshinder Singh, and former Punjab DGP (Prisons) Shashi Kant have reportedly sent a memorandum to Indian President urging him to facilitate release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails.

Akal Takht Jathedar meet Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa on 50th day of Hunger strike; Assures release of Sikh political prisoners

January 3, 2015

Giani Gurbachan Singh asked Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to withdraw his indefinite fast. However, Bhai Gurbaksh Singh refused to withdraw his fast, saying that the Jathedar should first ensure that the concerned seven Sikh political prisoners be released. Sources said Giani Gurbachan Singh stayed with Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa for almost half an hour.

Sikh bodies urge Akal Takht Jathedar to secure release of Sikh political prisoners

January 2, 2015

Amritsar: Representatives of various Sikh organizations met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh to exercise his ‘authority’ to secure the release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in various jails across the country despite completion of their sentence. A delegation comprising representatives of various Sikh organizations, including Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) and Akal Purakh Ki […]

Nabha Jail inmates go on relay hunger strike in support of cause of Sikh Political prisoners

December 31, 2014

General inmates of Maximum Security Jail, Nabha have joined struggle seeking permanent release of Sikh political prisoners who remains confined in India jails even after serving terms of their sentences.

Gurpreet Singh Khalsa, Ravinder Singh released from Nabha Jail after acquittal in Shingar Cinema blast case

December 17, 2014

In wake of court order two of the acquitted Sikhs namely Gurpreet Singh Khalsa and Ravinder Singh were released from Maximum Security Jail, Nabha at around 8 pm on December 16.

Shingar Bomb Blast Case 2007: All three Sikhs acquitted by Ludhiana Court

December 16, 2014

A Ludhiana court today announced decision in Shingar Bomb Blast Case of 2007. The court acquitted all three Sikhs who were framed by the Punjab police in this case.

SGPC want Narendra Modi to review cases of Sikh political prisoners; Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s hunger strike continues

December 15, 2014

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar has appealed to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reviewing the cases of Sikh political prisoners who have been languishing in jail despite having completed their sentences.

BJP may favorably consider for relasing some of Sikh political prisoners, media reports

December 13, 2014

For the past few days there are reports in Punjabi print media that the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) may favorably consider the cases of some of Sikh political prisoners whose release is being demanded by Sikh activist Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has been on indefinite hunger strike since November 14, 2014 at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib near Ambala, Haryana.For the past few days there are reports in Punjabi print media that the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) may favorably consider the cases of some of Sikh political prisoners whose release is being demanded by Sikh activist Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has been on indefinite hunger strike since November 14, 2014 at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib near Ambala, Haryana.

World Sikh Council – America Region Expresses Solidarity with Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

December 12, 2014

A press release by World Sikh Council - America Region (WSC-AR) says that the US based body is deeply concerned about the situation developing in Punjab arising out of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s efforts to persuade the Indian government to follow the law of the land. Gurbaksh Singh is on a hunger strike since November 14, 2014 to seek release of seven Sikh prisoners who have completed the minimum mandatory terms of their sentences. This is a second time he has gone on an indefinite hunger strike

United Sikhs supports Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’ Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha

December 12, 2014

On this human rights day United Sikhs commends and honors human rights activists who go out of their way to stand for a cause, such as Gurbakash Singh, a Sikh human rights activist who has been fasting since November 2014 at Laknaur Sahib, Amritsar.

Maritime Sikh Society supports Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa; Seeks release of Sikh political prisoners

December 6, 2014

While demanding release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails even after serving the terms of their sentences, the Maritime Sikh Society (Halifax, Canada) has extended support of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa and the ‘Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha’.

Hunger strike of Gurbaksh Singh Khasla continues; Lost 12 kgs in 19 days

December 3, 2014

The organizers of Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha (Lakhnaur Sahib, Ambala) informed that Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has completed 19th day of his hunger strike and he will continue with his indefinite hunger strike till seven Sikh political prisoners, who release is being demanded by the morcha, are permanently released.

Punjabi singer K.S. Makhan supports morcha seeking release of Sikh political prisoners

December 1, 2014

Punjabi singer turned politician and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader K. S. Makhan has extended support to ‘morcha’ seeking permanent release of those Sikh political prisoners who have completed the terms of their sentences.

Sikh delegation submit memorandum to Akal Takht expressing support to Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa

December 1, 2014

A Sikh delegation submitted a memorandum to Akal Takht on Nov. 30, expressing support for Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who has been on hunger strike to press for the release of Sikh political prisoners.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa demanding release of 7 Sikh political prisoners only, clarifies Guri Hans

November 30, 2014

Ambala, Haryana: Gurbaksh Singh Khasla, who has been on hunger strike at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib (Ambala) since November 14, has clarified that he is seeking release of only seven of those Sikh political prisoners who have completed the terms of their sentences.

DSGMC seek law ministry’s intervention for release of Sikhs languishing in jails

November 29, 2014

New Delhi, India: The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has urged India’s ministry of Law and Justice to release of Sikhs languishing in jails despite having completed their jail terms.

BJP shows extensive interest in Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s struggle; Badal Dal keeps distance

November 29, 2014

Gurbaksh Singh Khasla’s hunger strike entered 16th day today. He is on indefinite and continuous hunger strike since November 14 seeking permanent release of seven Sikh political prisoners who have already (over)served the terms of their sentences.

Bhai Lakhwinder Singh Lakha urges Punjab government to release Sikh political prisoners

November 17, 2014

Patiala, Punjab: Bhai Lakhwinder Singh Lakha, who was sentenced to imprisonment for life in Punjab CM Beant Singh case and who is currently bailed out on parole, visited Guru Nanak Nagar in Patiala on November 16.

Gurbaksh Singh Khasla begins indefinite hunger strike in Ambala (Haryana); Seeks release of Sikh political prisoners

November 14, 2014

Ambala, Haryana: Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa of Haryana started his indefinite hunger strike today (14 November). He is seeking release of seven Sikh political prisoners, who were sentenced to imprisonment for life, but were not being released even after having served minimum mandatory terms of their sentences.

Bhai Gurmit Singh released from Burail Jail on 28 days parole

November 14, 2014

Chandigarh: Sikh political prisoner Bhai Gurmit Singh was reportedly released yesterday from Chandigarh Model Jail (Burail) on 28 days parole. Bhai Gurmit Singh came out of jail at. around 7:45 pm. He was received outside the jail by his mother Mata Surjit Kaur, sisters Manjit Kaur and Varinder Kaur, Sikh leader Bhai Harpal Singh Cheema, Kumikar Singh, Bibi Kulbir Kaur Dhami (Guru Asra Trust), Gurcharan Singh and Surjit Singh.

Two granted bail in Raikot case; Release expected soon

November 12, 2014

Duo were booked under FIR No.84 (dated: 29 June, 2009) under sections 120-B,121,121A, 123, 153, 153A of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sections 10, 11 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act) and under sections 4 and 5 of Explosive Substance Act, 1908 at police station Raikot, District Ludhiana.

Sikh political prisoner Bhai Lakhwinder Singh released on parole for 28 days from Burail Jail

October 30, 2014

Bhai Lakhwinder Singh, who is serving imprisonment for life in CM Beant Singh assassination case has been released on parole of 28 days from the Burail Jail. He was released on parole on October 30 for the second time after his arrest.

96 years old Sikh got bail from Supreme Court of India after about 2 years

October 20, 2014

New Delhi/ Ludhiana: Dr. Assa Singh, 96, was reportedly granted bail by the Supreme Court of India on 17 October, 2014. Bapu Assa Singh was convicted by a TADA court in November 2012 in a more than 25 years old case.

Sikh political prisoner Daya Singh Lahoria shifted to hospital from Tihar Jail

October 3, 2014

New Delhi, India: Sikh political prisoner Daya Singh Lahoria was reportedly admitted to Din Dyal Hospital on Thursday (Oct. 03) after his health condition deteriorated to serious point. Bibi Kamaljit Kaur, wife of Daya Singh Lahoria accused jail authorities for negligence that led to further deterioration in health condition of her husband.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa seeks release of Sikh political prisoners

October 2, 2014

Chandigarh: Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has renewed his pledge to secure the release of Sikh political prisoners who have completed their prison terms. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa reportedly submitted a memorandums to Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal and Governor Shivraj Patil on Wednesday (Oct. 01) seeking their intervention in the matter. Though this memorandum he urged the Governor and the CM to issue release orders of seven Sikh prisoners.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa serves “ultimatum” on Giani Gubachan Singh on Sikh political prisoners’ issue

August 18, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (August 18, 2014): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who observed a 42-day fast seeking release of Sikh prisoners languishing in various jails last year, reached completed his foot journey and reached Akal Takht on August 17, where they submitted a memorandum at Akal Takht secretariat in absence of Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh.

Picked up by Punjab Police two days back, Jasvir Singh Manki is now lodged in Malerkotla Jail

August 16, 2014

Barnala, Punjab (August 16, 2014): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Jasvir Singh Jassa of Manki village of Barnala, who was picked up by the police on August 13, 2014 has been lodged in Malerkotla jail.

Harwinder Singh of Phagwara arrested by police in a 1988 case

August 16, 2014

According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), one Harwinder Singh of Phagwara was arrested by Punjab police on 14 August, 2014 from his Phagwara based residence. He was produced before Duty Magistrate Hoshiarpur on 15 Aug 2014 and sent to judicial Custody till 28 Aug. 2014.

Four Sikhs acquitted by Patiala court in a 2010 fabricated case

August 12, 2014

According to information released by Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur on August 11, a Pataila court has acquitted 4 Sikhs namely Harminder Singh, Manjinder Singh, Gurjant Singh and Jaswinder Singh in a fabricated case.

Narain Singh Chaura sentenced to 2 years imprisonment by Chandigarh court

August 5, 2014

Chandigarh/ Punjab (August 05, 2014): According to information published by Sikh Organization of Prisoners' Welfare (SOPW) on it's website on August 01, 2015, a Chandigarh court of Magistrate Jasvinder Singh sentenced Narain Singh Chaura to 2 years in prison, in a case which realted to alleged possession of illegal arms by Narain Singh Chaura in Sector 51 Chandigarh.

Delhi HC directs medical treatment of Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara at AIIMS

July 11, 2014

It is learnt that the Delhi High Court today issued a direction to the Tihar Jail authorities regarding medical treatment of Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara, who has been serving life imprisonment in Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassination case.

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