Sikhs in Jails

“In each and every village and city, a movement to support Bhai Gurbaksh Singh struggle should be organized” – Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara

Bhai Gurbaksh Singh’s fast unto death enters 25th day; Remains hospitalized in Ropar Jail

Sukhbir Badal meets Jathedar – Both avoided media queries about arrest of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

Delhi Sikhs held candle light vigil and protest outside Tihar Jail; Demanded release of Sikh prisoners

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

Shashi Kant, Former DGP (Prisons), supports the cause of Sikh prisoners; Criticized Badal regime

Detention of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh: World Sikh Organization of Canada expresses concern

No Punjab Bandh call so far, clarifies Damandeep Singh Khalsa

Do not threaten peace and communal harmony of Punjab; End your strike: Punjab Govt. to Gurbaksh Singh

Amb Sahib Morcha – No Punjab Bandh call so far; Sikh leaders appeal Sikh Sangat not to believe in rumours

Another Sikh – Damandeep Singh sits on fast unto death at Amb Sahib in absence of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

Bhai Gurbaksh Singh sent to Ropar Jail; “My fast unto death shall continue in jail”, says Gurbaksh Singh

Stifling the Sikh voice – Second attempt by Punjab government in two days

After arrest of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh, Five Sikhs take charge of hunger strike at Amb Sahib

Intense fight took place between Sikhs & police at Amb Sahib; Bhai Gurbaksh Singh arrested

Singer Jazzy B supports the cause of Sikh prisoners, Speaks up in favour of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

Bhai Gurbaksh Singh’s struggle on issue of Sikh prisoners signifies dual standards of law in India

Won’t avail medical treatment, Release Sikh prisoners or let me continue with struggle: Gurbaksh Singh

Bandi Singhs Rihai March reaches Amb Sahib; Received tremendous response from Sikh sangats

Police, Sikh bodies resolved lock – Rihai March resumes; March receives good response from Sangat

Badal Government stifles voice of Sikhs – police prevents march from Akal Takht Sahib

‘Bandi Singhs Rihai March’ from Akal Takht Sahib to Amb Saib Mohali – Appeal to join the march

Sikh groups to undertake March on Dec 4 to highlight the cause of Gurbakash Singh, who is on fast-unto-death

Various Sikh preachers visited Bhai Gurbaksh Singh in last two days to show solidarity with the cause of Sikh prisoners

Gurbaksh Singh’s health started deteriorating; Police attempted to hospitalize him; Sikh bodies to sit on hunger strike in solidarity

Gurbaksh Singh’s fast unto death enters 17th day; Haryana police starts harassing family members

Seeking release of Sikhs from Indian jails – 16 days of fast unto death: Governments fail to take notice

Sikh bodies supported the cause of Bhai Gurbakash Singh, who is on fast unto death

RISE AGAIN by: Moninder Singh (Director, Canadian Sikh Coalition)

Sikh women seek Akal Takht Jathedar’s intervention for release of Sikh prisoners; Gurbax Singh’s hunger strike continues

Sikh prisoners not released even after serving full terms; Haryana Sikh on hunger-strike since Nov. 14

Dal Khalsa want Indian Home minister to take up cases of Sikh detainees also

Appeal to the Sikh panth to jointly observe the martyrdom day of Bhai Dilawar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib

Bapu Asa Singh’s condition improves; parole approved

Dal Khalsa urges Home Secretary to release of 95-year-old ailing Assa Singh on parole

94 years old Sikh inmate, Bapu Assa Singh, reportedly hospitalized after being attacked by Jail inmates

Rihaiyan – New Song by Raj Kakra [Prof. Bhullar & Sikhs in Jails]

Punjab jail dept refutes rumours about Rajoana being shifted to Tihar Jail

A Sikh returning from Sydney arrested by Punjab police from Delhi Airport

Attack on Dera Sauda head case – Bhai Swaran Singh & Mahinder Singh gets bail; Released from Karnal Jail

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Sikhs in Jails

“In each and every village and city, a movement to support Bhai Gurbaksh Singh struggle should be organized” – Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara

December 8, 2013

Since Bhai Gurbaksh Singh started his hunger strike on November 14, the mainstream media of India, as well as the state machinery has largely ignored Bhai Sahib’s protest and demands once again exposing the biased and oppressive nature of the Indian establishment.

Bhai Gurbaksh Singh’s fast unto death enters 25th day; Remains hospitalized in Ropar Jail

December 8, 2013

SAS Nagar/ Ropar, Punjab (December 8, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Bhai Gurbaksh Singh’s fast unto death seeking release of Sikh prisoners who have completed the terms of their sentences has entered 25th day today. He is currently hospitalized in Ropar Jail where his parents and son Jujhar Singh met him.

Sukhbir Badal meets Jathedar – Both avoided media queries about arrest of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

December 8, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (December 08, 2013): According to certain media reports Punjab's deputy Chief Minister and president of Punjab's ruling party Shiromani Akali Dal Badal held a meeting with Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh at Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) information centre near ghanta ghar entrance of Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) on December 07, 2013.

Delhi Sikhs held candle light vigil and protest outside Tihar Jail; Demanded release of Sikh prisoners

December 7, 2013

Delhi, India (December 07, 2013): Demanding release of various Sikh political prisoners who were languishing in Indian jails even after completing the terms of their sentences, the Sikhs in Delhi held a candle light vigil and peaceful protest outside Delhi's Tihar Jail.

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.

Shashi Kant, Former DGP (Prisons), supports the cause of Sikh prisoners; Criticized Badal regime

December 7, 2013

Amb Sahib/ Mohali, Punjab (December 07, 2013): Former Director General of Police (DGP-Prisons) Shashi Kant supported the cause of Sikh prisoners languishing in Indian jails even after completing the terms of their sentences.

Detention of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh: World Sikh Organization of Canada expresses concern

December 7, 2013

Ottawa, Canada (December 6, 2013): In a written statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the World Sikh Organization of Canada expresses concern over the detention of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh. Gurbaksh Singh had been on hunger strike in Mohali Punjab since November 14 to press for the release of detained Sikh prisoners.

No Punjab Bandh call so far, clarifies Damandeep Singh Khalsa

December 7, 2013

Bhai Damandeep Singh Khalsa, a 26 years old Sikh youth from Ludhaina, who has initiated hunger protest / fast unto death at Gurdwara Amb Sahib Mohali, after the arrest of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has clarified that no Punjab bandh (Punjab shut-down) call has been given by the organizers of the morcha.

Do not threaten peace and communal harmony of Punjab; End your strike: Punjab Govt. to Gurbaksh Singh

December 6, 2013

Chandigarh (December 06, 2013): As per certain media reports A spokesperson of the Punjab government today expressed concern over the health of S. Gurbaksh Singh and appealed to him to end his fast.

Amb Sahib Morcha – No Punjab Bandh call so far; Sikh leaders appeal Sikh Sangat not to believe in rumours

December 6, 2013

Amb Sahib/ Mohali, Punjab (December 06, 2013): It has come to the notice of the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) that the social media, especially the facebook, is becoming a hub for rumours related to Amb Sahib morcha initiated by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh for the release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in various jails in India despite completing the terms of their sentences.

Another Sikh – Damandeep Singh sits on fast unto death at Amb Sahib in absence of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

December 6, 2013

Amb Sahib/ Mohali, Punjab (December 06, 2013): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), a young Sikh Bhai Damandeep Singh of Ludhiana has started fast unto death in the absence of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who was arrested in an abduction like arrest carried in a mid-night operation by the Punjab police on the intervening night of December 05 and 06.

Bhai Gurbaksh Singh sent to Ropar Jail; “My fast unto death shall continue in jail”, says Gurbaksh Singh

December 6, 2013

Ajitgarh/ Mohali, Punjab (December 06, 2013): The incident of mid-night police attack on Sikh morcha at Amb Sahib Mohali has caused a wave of anger and agitation among the Sikhs globally.

Stifling the Sikh voice – Second attempt by Punjab government in two days

December 6, 2013

Chandigarh/ Punjab (December 06, 2013): It seems as if Punjab government led by Badal Dal-BJP combine has decided to suppress the voice of Sikhs in Punjab at all costs.

After arrest of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh, Five Sikhs take charge of hunger strike at Amb Sahib

December 6, 2013

Amb Sahib/ Mohali, Punjab (December 06, 2013): In a late night emergency meeting held at Amb Sahib, Mohali the Sikh organizations decided to continue with the struggle initiated by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who was forcibly removed by police from the site of his fast unto death on the intervening night of December 5 and 6, 2013.

Intense fight took place between Sikhs & police at Amb Sahib; Bhai Gurbaksh Singh arrested

December 6, 2013

Mohali/ Chandigarh (December 6, 2013): It is learnt that an intense fight took place between the Sikhs and the police personnel in civil dresses on the intervening night of 5 and 6 December. The fight took place when a large group of police personnel who were in civil dresses attacked Sikhs staying with Bhai Gurbaksh […]

Singer Jazzy B supports the cause of Sikh prisoners, Speaks up in favour of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

December 5, 2013

Mohali/ Jalandhar, Punjab (December 05, 2013): Punjabi singer Jazzy B has extended support to Bhai Gurbaksh Singh, who is observing fast unto death since November 14, 2013 seeking release of Sikh prisoners who have already served the terms of their sentences. Jazzy B, wrote on the wall of his Facebook Fans Page: “Bhai Gurbaksh Singh […]

Bhai Gurbaksh Singh’s struggle on issue of Sikh prisoners signifies dual standards of law in India

December 5, 2013

[...] The issue raised by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh highlights the gravity of biased against the Sikhs in India. It also signifies that Sikhs were being considered as 'subjugated' people, in India. [...]

Won’t avail medical treatment, Release Sikh prisoners or let me continue with struggle: Gurbaksh Singh

December 5, 2013

Mohali/ SAS Nagar (December 05, 2013): It is learnt that on 21st day of his fast unto death, Bhai Gurbaksh Singh's health condition deteriorated further; but he remains in high-spirits. A team of doctors conducted medical examination of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh who is on fast since November 14, 2013.

Bandi Singhs Rihai March reaches Amb Sahib; Received tremendous response from Sikh sangats

December 4, 2013

SAS Nagar/ Mohali, Punjab (December 04, 2013): As per recent information the “Bandi Singhs Rihai March” carried jointly by various Sikh bodies reached Amb Sahib Mohali at around 6:15 pm today. The march was initially stopped by the police at Amritsar but allowed to proceed afterwards.

Police, Sikh bodies resolved lock – Rihai March resumes; March receives good response from Sangat

December 4, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (December 04, 20130: As per recent information received the Sikh bodies and Punjab police has resolved lock over the Rihai March. Bhai Amrik Singh Isru informed Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) that after the police stopped the Sikh sangat near Jallianwala Bagh, the Sikh sangat had started a dharna and more Sikhs were joining the protesting Sikhs.

Badal Government stifles voice of Sikhs – police prevents march from Akal Takht Sahib

December 4, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (December 04, 2013): Punjab government led by Shriomani Akali Dal Badal, also called Badal Dal seems to have decided to stifle the concerns of Sikhs who have taken up the cause of Sikh prisoners who were not being released even after completing the terms of their sentences, as the Punjab police forcibly prevented the Bandi Singhs Rihai March outside Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

‘Bandi Singhs Rihai March’ from Akal Takht Sahib to Amb Saib Mohali – Appeal to join the march

December 4, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (December 04, 2013): The Sikh organizations, with the held of Sikh sangats of Punjab shall take out a march from Akal Takht Sahib to Amb Sahib (Mohali) today to spread awareness about the cause of Sikh prisoners who are not being released from various Indian jails despite serving the terms of their sentences.

Sikh groups to undertake March on Dec 4 to highlight the cause of Gurbakash Singh, who is on fast-unto-death

December 3, 2013

Mohali, Punjab (December 02, 2013): To highlight the cause of Gurbakash Singh, who was on fast-unto-death for last 18 days, the Sikh bodies today resolved to undertake a March on Dec 4 that would start from Akal Takht and culminate at Gurdwara Amb Sahib in Mohali. Pertinently, Gurbakash Singh, who was on hunger strike since […]

Various Sikh preachers visited Bhai Gurbaksh Singh in last two days to show solidarity with the cause of Sikh prisoners

December 1, 2013

Mohali, Punjab (December 30, 2013): It is learnt that Sikh preacher Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale visited Bhai Gurbaksh Singh on November 30, 2013 at Gurdwara Amb Sahib, Ajitgarh (Mohali). It is notable that various other Sikh preachers including former Jathedar Prof. Darshan Singh and various leaders of Sant Samaj have also visited Bhai Gurbaksh Singh whose hunger strike completed 18th day today.

Gurbaksh Singh’s health started deteriorating; Police attempted to hospitalize him; Sikh bodies to sit on hunger strike in solidarity

December 1, 2013

SAS Nagar/ Mohali, Punjab (December 01, 2013): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh's fast unto death, seeking release of Sikh prisoners who are not being released from various jails in India despite completing terms of their sentences, has entered 18th day now. He is on hunger strike since November 14, 2013 at Gurdwara Amb Sahib, Mohali.

Gurbaksh Singh’s fast unto death enters 17th day; Haryana police starts harassing family members

November 30, 2013

Ajitgarh, Punjab (November 30, 2013): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa's hunger strike has entered 17th days. He is observing a fast unto death since November 14, 2013 at Gurdwara Amb Sahib, Ajitgarh (Mohali) to seek release of five Sikhs who are not being released by the Indian state/ (Centre/State governments) despite serving the terms of their sentences.

Seeking release of Sikhs from Indian jails – 16 days of fast unto death: Governments fail to take notice

November 29, 2013

Ajitgarh, Punjab (November 29, 2013): Bhai Gurbax Singh’s hunger strike has completed 16 days, while there is no response from the concerned governments so far as the matter of release of those Sikh prisoners is concerned, who have already completed the terms of their sentences.

Sikh bodies supported the cause of Bhai Gurbakash Singh, who is on fast unto death

November 29, 2013

Ajitgarh/ Mohali, Punjabi (November 29, 2013): In a show of solidarity with Bhai Gurbakash Singh, the person who is on fast unto death for last 16 days, the Sikhs bodies today supported his cause and declared that their representative will also sit with him for hunger strike for one day on Dec 2 at Gurdwara Amb Sahib, Ajitgarh.

RISE AGAIN by: Moninder Singh (Director, Canadian Sikh Coalition)

November 28, 2013

As Bhai Gurbaksh Singh continues on his crusade which ultimately will see him on this hunger strike until his death, we as a community have gone back to squabbling amongst one another. Forget the “is a hunger strike a valid form of protest within Sikhi” type questions, we’re far more cynical.

Sikh women seek Akal Takht Jathedar’s intervention for release of Sikh prisoners; Gurbax Singh’s hunger strike continues

November 26, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (November 26, 2013): It is learnt that a Jatha of Sikh women visited Akal Takht Sahib on November 25, 2013 to tender a memorandum to Jathedar Akal Takht Giani Gurbachan Singh seeking his help to secure release certain Sikh prisoners who were not released by India despite serving full term of their sentences. As per reports Giani Gurbachan Singh was not available to receive the memorandum in person. The memorandum was received by S. Bhupinder Singh Sarpanch on behalf of Giani Gurbachan Singh.

Sikh prisoners not released even after serving full terms; Haryana Sikh on hunger-strike since Nov. 14

November 24, 2013

Ajitgarh/ Chandigarh (November 24, 2013): It is learnt that a Kurukshetra (Haryana) based Sikh Bhai Gurbax Singh has been on hunger strike since November 14, 2013. He is seeking release of Sikh prisoners who were not being released by the respective governments despite the fact that they have served the full terms of their sentences.

Dal Khalsa want Indian Home minister to take up cases of Sikh detainees also

September 30, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (September 30, 2013): Reacting to the statement of Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde that no innocent Muslim youth should be wrongfully detained in the name of terror, the Dal Khalsa drew Shinde’s attention towards wrongful detention of Sikh youth in Punjab and elsewhere under the garb of fighting “militancy” and urged him to take up their cases also.

Appeal to the Sikh panth to jointly observe the martyrdom day of Bhai Dilawar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib

August 25, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (July 28, 2013): Various Sikh organization and personalities have issued appeals to the Sikh masses to observe the martyrdom day of Shaheed Dilawar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib on 31 August.

Bapu Asa Singh’s condition improves; parole approved

June 21, 2013

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (July 21, 2013): Bapu Asa Singh, 94, who was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment in a 1989 case on November 20, 2012 by a TADA court, was reportedly assaulted by jail inmates on June 17, 2013. He had to be hospitalized in wake of that assault. His condition is stable now.

Dal Khalsa urges Home Secretary to release of 95-year-old ailing Assa Singh on parole

June 19, 2013

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (June 19, 2013): Dal Khalsa has asked the Home Secretary, Punjab to order the release of 95-year-old prisoner Assa Singh on parole as his condition is reported to be very serious.

94 years old Sikh inmate, Bapu Assa Singh, reportedly hospitalized after being attacked by Jail inmates

June 19, 2013

Hosiarpur, Punjab (June 19, 2013): It is learnt that a 94-year-old Sikh inmate, Bapu Assa Singh, was hospitalized as he was reportedly attacked on June 18, 2013 by few prisoners in a Hoshiarpur jail. Bapu Assa Singh was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by a TADA court (Ludhiana) on November 20, 2012 in a 1989 case.

Rihaiyan – New Song by Raj Kakra [Prof. Bhullar & Sikhs in Jails]

May 22, 2013

Ludhaina, Punjab (May 22, 2013): Punjabi lyricist and singer Raj Kakra's new song Rihaiyan talks about Sikhs in Jails.

Punjab jail dept refutes rumours about Rajoana being shifted to Tihar Jail

March 30, 2013

Patiala, Punjab (March 30, 2013): According to certain media reports the Punjab jails department on March 29, 2013 dismissed the rumors that Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, currently on death row for assassinating former chief minister Beant Singh, has been shifted to Delhi's Tihar Jail. The authorities reportedly refuted such claims as baseless.

A Sikh returning from Sydney arrested by Punjab police from Delhi Airport

March 24, 2013

Sangrur/ Delhi, Punjab/ India (March 24, 2013): According to some media reports a Sikh named Manpreet Singh, who had reportedly left India in 1999 while, has been arrested at Delhi airport on March 23, 2013. The arrest has been reportedly made by the Punjab police.

Attack on Dera Sauda head case – Bhai Swaran Singh & Mahinder Singh gets bail; Released from Karnal Jail

March 14, 2013

Karnal, Haryana (March 14, 2013): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Bhai Swaran Singh Kotdharmu and Bhai Mahinder Singh Asandh were today released on bail from Karnal Jail, Haryana.

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