Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

BSP leader Avtar Singh Karimpuri meets Gurbaksh Singh Khasla on 13th day of Hunger Strike

Ambala, Haryana: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Avtar Singh Karimpuri met Sikh activist Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa on 13th day of his indefinite hunger strike. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa is seeking permanent release of seven Sikh political prisoners who have served the statutory terms of their sentences.

SAD Amritsar (Mann) extends support to Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa

Ambala, Haryana: Shiroamani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) has extended support to Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s hunger strike. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa is seeking permanent release S. Simranjeet Singh Mann and others with Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa of seven Sikh political prisoners who have served the statutory terms of their sentences.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) extends support to Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa on Sikh Political Prisoners’ issue

Ambala, Haryana: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has extended it’s support to Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa on the issue of Sikh Political prisoners. Gurbaksh Singh Khasla is on indefinite hunger strike from November 14 seeking permanent release of seven Sikh political prisoners who were sentenced to imprisonment for life and were not being granted premature release even over-serving the statutory terms of their sentences.

Hunger strike by Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa: UK Sikh bodies appeal for support

London: Two England based Sikh groups - Akhand Kirtani Jatha (UK) and United Khasla Dal (UK) have extended support to Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s hunger strike. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa is on indefinite hunger strike since November 14. He is seeking permanent release of 7 Sikh political prisoners who are languishing in different jails in India even after serving the terms of their sentences.

Punjab BJP showing extensive interest in cause of Sikh Prisoner’s issue in it’s bid snatch Sikh issues from Badals

Jalandhar, Punjab: In yet another bid to wrest Sikh issues from its Punjab alliance partner SAD, the state BJP has decided to support the demand for the release of jailed Sikh militants, who have completed their sentences.

Akal Takht Jathedar wants Punjab govt. to solve the issue of Sikh political prisoners

Amritsar/ Chandigarh: In wake of indefinite hunger strike by Sikh activist Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has discussed the issue of ‘Bandi Singhs’ with the Punjab government. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa is seeking permanent release of seven Sikh political prisoners who are still confined in various Indian jails despite serving their sentences.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s presence in Rashtriya Sikh Sangat program sparks controversy; Guri Hans offers explanation

Ambala, Haryana: A photo marking Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s presence in a Rashtriya Sikh Sangat program has sparked controversy. Gurprit Singh Guri claims that the photo was being misinterpreted and there was nothing wrong in Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s participation to the concerned program.

Punjab police’s attempt to ‘abduct’ Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa foiled, claims Morcha supporters

Ambala, Haryana: There are reports that the Punjab police personnel tried to abduct Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa on the intervening night of 18 and 19 November, 2014 but the attempt was foiled by supporters of the Bandi Singh Rihai Morcha.

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

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.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa tenders list of 7 Sikh political prisoners at Akal Takht

Amritsar, Punjab: Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who has been demanding release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian Jails despite serving the minimum mandatory terms of their sentences today said that he has handed over a list of 7 Sikh prisoners at Akal Takht Sahib Secretariat in Amritsar. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa said that Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh had called him to provide the list of concerned Sikh prisoners.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa seeks permission of SGPC to sit on Hunger strike at Amb Sahib

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has reportedly written a letter to Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) president Avtar Singh Makkar urging him to identify the place with in Gurdwara Amb Sahib complex in Mohali where he could start him hunger strike after Bandi Chhor Divas.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa seeks release of Sikh political prisoners

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

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.

Election code halts process of premature release of Sikh political prisoners

Patiala, Punjab (March 17, 2014): The possibility of former chief minister Beant Singh's assassins playing any role in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections by coming out of jail on premature release now seems to be bleak following the chief electoral officer issuing directions to deputy commissioners in the state regarding release of convicts.

Sikh delegation led by Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa meets Jathedar for release of Sikh political prisoners

Amritsar, Punjab (March 15, 2014): As per information a Sikh delegation led by activist Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh on March 14, 2014. The delegation that comprised 20-member delegation including some Sikhs from Canada, urged Giani Gurbachan Singh to keep his promise regarding the permanent release of Sikh political prisoners who are being kept in prisons beyond the terms of their sentences.

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