Sikh Political Prisoners

VIDEO: SC riders cut hopes of 13 Sikh political prisoners; Other options are still there, says Advo. Manjhpur

Sikh political prisoners who have been in jail for more than 14 years, 13 Sikh political prisoners who have completed over 14 years in prisons are unlikely to benefit from the verdict as either they were convicted under infamous TADA, or their cases were investigated by the CBI.

My father chose Guru’s path to always fight for human rights, says Bapu Surat Singh’s daughter Sarvinder Kaur

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, who has been on a fast unto death since January 16 demanding the release of 65 Sikh prisoners languishing in jails after having served their time, has inspired Sikhs and others all around the world for his willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice to achieve justice for others.

Mann Dal, Aam Aadmi Party workers arrested after protest on Sikh political prisoners issue

The police reportedly arrested around 60 workers of various organisations, including Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on July 24. They were demanding the release of Sikh prisoners and were holding protest in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa.

SC riders cut hopes of 13 Sikh political prisoners; Other options are still there, says Advo. Manjhpur

Sikh political prisoners who have been in jail for more than 14 years, 13 Sikh political prisoners who have completed over 14 years in prisons are unlikely to benefit from the verdict as either they were convicted under infamous TADA, or their cases were investigated by the CBI.

Deadlock continues as Sikh leaders still behind the bars, Bapu Surat Singh in DMC ICU

Deadlock on the issue of Sikh political prisoners continues as the main leaders of Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee remain behind the bars and Bapu Surat Singh is kept under intensive care at ICU ward of DMC hospital.

Bhai Sukhjit Singh Khosa, 12 others get bail; Release expected in few days

As per the information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Committee chief by Sukhjit Singh Khosa and 12 others, who were arrested from Bapu Surat Singh's house on July 19th, were granted bail by a Ludhiana Court today.

Facts rebut Punjab govt’s claims related to List and Release of Sikh Political Prisoners

The issue of Sikh political prisoners, especially the issue of permanent release of those Sikh political prisoners who have completed their mandatory jail terms, is once again in focus. Punjab government and various newspapers/media are maintaining that there were no Sikh prisoners in Indian jails who could be granted permanent release, especially in wake 2014 Supreme Court of India (SCI) stay on granting remissions to life term convicts.

Bapu Surat Singh’s condition deteriorates: police doesn’t allowed his family members and Dal Khalsa leaders to meet him at Ldh hospital

Dal Khalsa activists led by its president H S Dhami and spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh. who visited civil hospital Ludhiana today to meet Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, who is on fast unto death since Jan 16, were not allowed to meet him by the police administration.

Release of Sikh Prisoners – Punjab Government Not serious, says Phoolka

It appears that Badal Government intentionally wants to lose this case to wash off its hands from this issue. The hearing in the case is still going on, says HS Phoolka.

Giani Gurbachan Singh condemns police action against Sikhs

In a statement issued yesterday, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh condemned the Punjab government and Punjab police for use of "force" to shift Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa to hospital.

Bapu Surat Singh refuses to medical assistance; Stops even intake of water

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's hunger strike entered 190th day today. Bapu Surat Singh who was shifted to Lord Mahavira civil hospital forcibly by administration and police has refused to get medical treatment and intake of water on Tuesday.

Deadlock continues on Sikh Political Prisoners issue; Meeting fails to yield results, Sikh leaders sent back to jails

Deadlock continues on the issue of Sikh political prisoners issue at talks between Punjab police and Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee remain inconclusive. The Punjab police today brought Sangharsh Committee leaders from various jails to Ludhiana to hold negotiations.

Detained Sikh leaders being brought to Civil Hospital Ludhiana for suspected negotiations

As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) various leader of Bandi Singhs Riahi Sangharsh Committee, who were detained by Punjab police two days back, we've been brought to Civil Hospital Ludhiana today by the Punjab police.

A section of Indian Media hails police action against Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa

A news about yesterday's police crackdown on Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa and his supporters and sympathisers, reported in today's Hindustan Times is a perfect piece of "one-sided and motivated" reporting.

Won’t even drink water now: says Bapu Surat Singh

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, who was arrested in a late evening police action on July 20 has declared that he won't even drink water now.

Bapu Surat Singh admitted to Civil Hospital Ludhiana; Says: Struggle will continue until last breath

The Ludhiana police admitted Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa to Civil Hospital Ludhiana late this evening, after he was picked up from his house. In an action undertaken in parts, firstly the police broke down public support for Bapu Surat Singh.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa arrested by Ludhiana police

As per recent reports the Ludhiana police has arrested Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa. After storming in to Bapu Surat Singh's house and the resorting to lathi charge and arresting the Sikhs present there, the ludhiana police re-stormed the house about an hour later and and took Bapu Surat Singh into custody.

Police storm Bapu Surat Singh’s house at Hassanpur | News Report (July 20, 2015)

Recent reports from Bapu Surat Singh’s house reveals that the police resorted to heavy lathi-charge inside Bapu Surat Singh’s house and arrested all members of Sikh Sangat and Sikh activists who were present there at that time.

Heavy lathi-charge by police at Bapu Surat Singh’s house

Recent reports from Bapu Surat Singh's house reveals that the police resorted to heavy lathi-charge inside Bapu Surat Singh's house and arrested all members of Sikh Sangat and Sikh activists who were present there at that time. However, Bapu Surat Singh and his family members were not arrested by the police.

Police enters Bapu Surat Singh house; Sukhjit Singh Khosa arrested

Sources present inside Bapu Surat Singh's house told Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) over phone that the police has arrested Satikar Committee leader Sukhjit Singh Khosa and others.

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