Sikh Political Prisoners

Convention in support of Surat Singh Khalsa on 6 July at Hassanpur

Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee has called up a convention on 6 July at village Hassanpur in support of fasting Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa. Bapu Surat Singh is on indefinite hunger strike since January 16.

Balwant Singh Rajoana taken to Rajendra Hospital after severe back pain

Sikh political prisoner Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana was brought to Government Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, in the morning on July 3 after he complained of severe back pain and numbness in his legs.

In case of my death Hold CM Badal responsible: says Surat Singh Khalsa

Elderly Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, who is on ‘hunger-strike’ since January 16, said that in case of his death, the Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal should be held responsible.

Punjab BJP pretends to be upset over jail transfers of Sikh political prisoners

The Punjab state unit of the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) pretends to be upset at the transfer of Sikh political prisoners lodged in jails of other states to Punjab. Notably two Sikh political prisoners, namely Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar and Gurdeep Singh Khera have been recently transferred to Central Jail Amritsar from Tihar jail Delhi and Gurberga Jail Karnataka respectively.

Jagtar Singh Tara alleges harassment by Burail Jail authorities, Begins hunger strike

Sikh Political Prisoner Jagtar Singh Tara has alleged that he was being harassed by jail authorities. Bhai Tara, who was deported to India by Thai authorities in January this year, is currently lodged in Chandigarh Model Jail, Burail.

Sikh political prisoner Gurdeep Singh Khera shifted to Amritsar jail

Sikh political prisoner, Gurdeep Singh Khera, was brought to Punjab from Karnataka early this morning.

Delhi Committee chief meets Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar

The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Manjit Singh GK and general secretary Manjinder Sirsa met Sikh Political prisoner Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar at psychiatry ward of Guru Nanak Hospital. DSGMC officials also held a meeting with Bibi Navnit Kaur Bhullar, wife of Prof. Bhullar.

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.

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.

Bid to create controversy?: Jail Dept. expresses adverse opinion on Prof. Bhullar’s parole

There are reports in media that Jail Department has opined that Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar who was transferred to Central Jail (Amritsar) few days back, should not be granted parole at this stage. As per reports Jail Department has opined that granting parole of Prof. Bhulllar might cause a “law and order problem in the state”.

Distance Turns Hurdle, Delays Jail Transfer of Sikh Political Prisoner Gurdeep Singh Khera

Sikh political prisoner Gurdeep Singh Khera could not be transferred to Punjab yesterday. While the state governments of Punjab and Karnataka have already cleared his jail transfer from Gulbarga jail in Karnataka to Central Jail in Amritsar (Punjab), his jail transferred is delayed by some transportation hurdles.

Sikh political prisoner Gurdeep Singh Khaira expected to be transferred to Punjab today

Sikh political prisoner Gurdeep Singh Khaira, who was lodged at Gulberga jail in Karnataka since 1990, is expected to be transferred to Punjab today. Sources said that all formalities and paperwork was already compete on the part of both state governments – Punjab and Karnataka.

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.

Jail transfers of Sikh political prisoners in Punjab irritates state BJP

State leadership of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) has expressed it’s displeasure over Punjab government’s decision to allow jail transfers of Sikh political prisoners related to Punjab, who were jailed in other states of Indian subcontinent.

After Prof. Bhullar, path cleared to jail transfer of Gurdeep Singh Khera

After the jail transfer of Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar to Amritsar (Punjab), there is likelihood that another Sikh political prisoner Gurdeep Singh Khera may also be shifted to some jail in the state. He is currently languishing in Gulberga Central Jail, Karnataka.

Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar admitted in Guru Nanak hospital after medical examination

Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar was reportedly admitted in Guru Nanak Hospital (Amritsar) after medical examination.

Prof. Bhullar shifted to Amritsar jail under heavy security; Place of detention to be decided after report of Medical board

Sikh political prisoner Professor Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar was transferred to Amritsar central jail from Tihar Jail, Delhi on today.

On DSGMC’s plea NHRC tells Law Ministry (GoI) to frame uniform policy for release of detainees: GK

Manjit Singh GK president of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) today informed that on a matter taken up by the DSGMC, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed Ministry of Law and Justice Government of India to formulate a uniform policy in all the states across the nation for premature release of prisoners convicted in different cases from time to time.

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.

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