Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa

Police gets Bapu Surat Singh shifted to Ludhiana from PGI

Fasting Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa who has been on hunger strike for more than 150 days now is reportedly re-shifted to Ludhiana this evening. He was shifted to PGI (Chanidgarh) few days back by the Ludhaina police.

Dal Khalsa team meets Bapu Surat Singh, S. Simran Jeet Singh Mann at PGI

Dal Khalsa team comprising Kanwar pal Singh, Satnam Singh, Dr. Manjinder Singh, Ranvir Singh, Nobeljit Singh met Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa at PGI and inquire about his health and discussed the developments related to release of Sikh political prisoners.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa being transferred to PGI Chandigarh under police guard

The Ludhiana police is reported to have got Bapu Surat Singh Khasla discharged from DMC Hero Heart Hospital. He is currently being shifted to Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), commonly called PGI Chandigarh under police guard.

Bapu Surat Singh readmitted to DMC Hero Heart Institute few minutes after discharge

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa was reportedly discharged by DMC Hero Heart Institute today but he was readmitted to the hospital by Ludhaina police.

Bapu Surat Singh’s hunger strike enters 150 days; Supporters took to twitter with #150daysofhunger

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's hunger-stike entered 150th day today. He is on indefinite hunger strike seeking release of Sikh political prisoners who are jailed in India beyond the mandatory terms of their sentences.

Irom Sharmila: “Thank you for informing me about Bapu Surat’s hunger-strike”

Irom Sharmila, the world's longest hunger-striker and a political prisoner in India, expresses gratitude for learning about the hunger-strike for release of Indian political prisoners by Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa. Khalsa began his hunger-strike on January 16, 2015 and continues it as of June 2015.

U.S. Congresswoman Lofgren Recognises Anti-Sikh Progroms and Sikh Political Prisoners in India

In remarks delivered in the U.S. House of Representatives on June 3, the 31st anniversary of a disastrous Indian government assault on the Sikh Golden Temple, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) called on her colleagues to “honor those killed during the November 1984 anti-Sikh pogroms and massacre” and “honor the struggle of political prisoners in India today, including Mr. Surat Singh Khalsa.”

India Arrests Hunger-Striking U.S. Resident Days After Congress Objected

Children of a California man on hunger-strike in India report their father, who has refused to eat for the past four months in demand for release of political prisoners, was arrested on June 1 and forcibly hospitalized in Ludhiana, Punjab despite a May 29 appeal on his behalf by six CA congressional representatives.

[Video] Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa again arrested by police

Jagraon police today arrested Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa from his Hassanpur based residence, where he was observing indefinite hunger strike seeking release of Sikh political prisoners. Sources present at Hassanpur told Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) that a police party led by SSP Harcharan Singh Brar arrived at Hassanpur at around 7:30 pm and took Bapu Surat Singh Khasla in to custody. He was hospitalized at Civil Hospital Ludiana.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa re-arrested, hospitalised by police

Ludhiana rural police today arrested Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa from his Hassanpur based residence, where he was observing indefinite hunger strike seeking release of Sikh political prisoners. Sources present at Hassanpur told Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) that a police party led by SSP Harcharan Singh Brar arrived at Hassanpur at around 7:30 pm and took Bapu Surat Singh Khasla in to custody.

Sikh political prisoners issue: Delay in nominating members of experts committee raises serious questions

Delay on the part of Sangharsh Committee raises serious questions. Many believe that CM Badal has prepared ground in his defense despite his internal disagreement with struggle aimed at securing release of Sikh political prisoners.

Sikh activists block rail traffic at Jalandhar for two hours to protest against Govt’s failure to set free political prisoners

Slamming Central as well as state government for taking the issue of release of political prisoners lightly, the Sikh bodies under the banner of Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee today blocked the rail traffic for two hours and vowed to step up its activities in case government won't set free those prisoners who have completed maximum term in prison.

Massive support for Rail Roko protest: Sikh activists block railways tracks at Jalandhar and Hassanpur

Various Sikh organizations blocked railway traffic at two different places in Punjab. The protest was aimed at extending support to Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's struggle for the release of Sikh political prisoners jailed in India beyond their minimum mandatory jail terms.

Sikh bodies to block railway tracks for 2 hours (12 to 2 pm) on May 31

In order to give a push to the struggle for release of Sikh political prisoners, the Sikh organizations have announced to block Delhi-Amritsar rail link for two hours on May 31.

Sikh Political Prisoners Issue: Sikh youth body welcomes Punjab govt’s move; Seeks release of Prof. Bhullar

The Sikh Youth Front (SYF) has welcomed the efforts started by Punjab Government in response to Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s struggle for the release of political Sikh prisoners. In a written statement, SYF general secretary Papalpreet Singh said that the Punjab Government should secure premature release of political Sikh prisoners who have already served mandatory terms of their life imprisonment.

U.S. Congress Warns India on Hunger-Striker Surat Singh Khalsa

Six California congressional representatives issued a letter to United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday asking him to take up the cause of Surat Singh Khalsa, a U.S permanent resident on a hunger-strike in Punjab, India since January 16.

CM Badal agrees to jail transfer of Prof. Bhullar; Positive response on Sikh political prisoners issue: Sangharsh Committee

Representatives of various Sikh organizations today met Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. According to a written statement released by Sikh organizations CM Badal has given “positive response” on the issue of Sikh Political prisoners.

Sacramento rally in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s struggle for Sikh political prisoners [Detailed report]

Sacramento, CA: Genocide against minorities in India was a front-row topic at a Sacramento rally held on Friday in support of a Sikh hunger-striker. Bapu ...

Mass support for vangaar march from Akal Takht to Hassanpur in support of Bapu Surat Singh

Sikh sangat led by Damdami Taksal Ajnala leaders held a “Vangaar March” from Akal Takht Sahib to Hassanpur, Ludhiana in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's struggle for release of Sikh political prisoners. Before taking out the march Sikh sangat held Ardas at Akal Takht Sahib.

Bapu Surat Singh’s Struggle: More than 1 lakh pledge support; Vangaar Marches from May 25, 27 & 29; Rail Roko on May 31

The Sangharsh Committee has reportedly decided to hold a series of ‘Vangaar marches’, including a march from Akal Takhat Sahib (May 25), Takhat Kesgarh Sahib (May 27) and Takhat Damdama Sahib (May 29). All these marches will conclude at Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's native village Hassanpur in Ludhiana district.

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