In true Sikh tradition, prior to embracing the gallows , ‘Jo Bole So Nihal!’ was chanted recalls Tihar jailer Sunil Gupta in his book Black Warrant, co-authored with senior journalist Sunetra Chaudhury, which details the final minutes of the duo accused in the Indira Gandhi assassination case.
A Shaheedi Samagam was organised by Sikh sangat of village Mansoordeva in Ferozepur district of Punjab on October 31, 2018. Speaking on this occasion Bhai Mandhir Singh briefly explained Sikh Struggle since 1947. This is full video recording of speech of Bhai Mandhir Singh.
A Shaheedi Samagam was organised by Sikh sangat of village Mansoordeva in Ferozepur district on October 31, 2018.
Bibi Jasbir Kaur, wife of Shaheed Kehar Singh, passed away here today. She was staying with her son S. Charanjit Singh in Delhi and was not keeping well for some time.
An annual Shaheedi samagam marked the memory of Shaheed Satwant Singh and Shaeed Kehar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib, in Darbar Sahib complex at Amritsar today. The samagam was also attended by family members of Shaheed Satwant Singh.
Giani Gurbachan Singh today kept a low profile at a Shaheedi Samagam held in the memory of Shaheed Satwant Singh and Shaheed Kehar Singh. The Shaheedi Samagam was held at Gurdwara Jhanda-Bunga Sahib near Akal Takhat Shaib within the Darbar Sahib complex.
The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) along with other Panthic groups today observed the death anniversary of Bhai Kehar Singh and Bhai Satwant Singh, who were hanged to death on this day 26 years ago.
Gurdaspur, Punjab (January 06, 2014): An annual Shaheedi Samagam in the memory of Shaheed Satwant Singh Ji and Bhai Kehar Singh Ji was held at Village Agwaan, near Kalanaur, Distt Gurdaspur on 6 January, 2014 to mark the memory of great Sikh martyrs of the Sikh nation, who were hanged as per orders of Indian courts in Indira Gandhi assassination case on 6 Jan. 1989.
Amritsar, Punjab (January 06, 2014): An annual ardas samagam marked memory of Shaheed Satwant Singh and Shaeed Kehar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib, in Darbar Sahib complex at Amritsar. The samagam was attended by family members of Shaheed Satwant Singh besides Sikh sangat and representatives of various Sikh organizations.
Amritsar, Punjab (January 02, 2014): Sikh bodies Dal Khalsa and Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) have appealed to the Sikh sangat to attend the Shaheedi ardas samagam to be held near Akal Takht Sahib (Darbar Sahib complex) in the memory of Shaheed Bhai Satwant Singh and Shaheed Bhai Kehar Singh.
Melbourne, Punjab (November 28, 2013): Melbourne based online Punjabi Radio Qaumi Awaaz has interviewed Punjabi lyricist-cum-singer turned actor about his upcoming debut movie "Kaum De Heere".
Amritsar, Punjab (November 6, 2013): It is learnt that various Sikh groups have demanded construction of a memorial for Shaheed Beant Singh, Shaheed Satwant Singh and Shaheed Kehar Singh. Bhai Beant Singh and Satwant Singh had killed Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984 – Indira Gandhi was responsible for ordering attack on Darbar Sahib and other Sikh Gurdwaras in June 1984. Bhai Beant Singh was had attained martyrdom while assasinating Gandhi whereas Bhai Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh were sentenced to death by Indian courts.
January 6th (2013) was Shaheedi Day of Bhai Satwant Singh and Bhai Kehar Singh. As usual the family relatives of these martyrs were honoured by Akal Takhat Jathedar. But the Indian Media reacted and made headlines of this thing in very negative way.
Amritsar, Punjab (January 06, 2012): To mark the 24th martyrdom day of Bhai Satwant Singh and Bhai Kehar Singh, Jathedar of the Akal Takht bestowed honour on the near and dear ones of both the martyrs at Golden Temple today. Notably, both were hanged on this day 24 years ago for assassinating the then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who ordered army attack on Darbar Sahib in June 1984.
Amritsar/Gurdaspur, Punjab (January 06, 2012):It is learnt that the Sikh nation shall be remembering Shaheed Satwant Singh and Shaheed Kehar Singh on their martyrdom day on January 06. Due were sentenced to death in Indira Gandhi murder case by an Indian court and were executed by hanging on January 06, 1989.