Shaheed Bhai Gurdev Singh Kaunke was jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib when he was martyred by the Indian police in custody. He was subjected to grave torture and was murdered in custody. After his martyrdom the police declared him ‘absconder’ in order to deny his death in custody.
Jathedar Gurdev Singh Kaunke – no whereabouts since 20 December, 1992 when he was picked up by the Police Force. Evidence has eventually emerged that he was martyred by the police in custody.
A short biography of Bhai Gurdev Singh Kaunke is penned by Sarvkar Singh. This is audio article of biography of Shaheed Bhai Gurdev Singh Kaunke.