Sikh Political Prisoners

Sikh Political Prisoners’ issue: Jatha of 60 to court arrest today in support of Bapu Surat Singh’s struggle

A Jatha of more than 60 persons is expected to court arrest today at Chandigarh in protest to Punjab government's failure to secure release of Sikh political prisoners, who have completed their jail terms.

Release of Sikh Political Prisoners: Now Delhi Committee to approach NHRC

A written statement by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara management committee say sthat the DSGMC has decided to again approach India's National human right commission (NHRC) to evolve a uniform mechanism for premature release of convicts lodged in the jails, especially the Sikh prisoners suffering since the days of armed Sikh struggle for freedom in 1980s-90s.

Leaders to court arrest on May 15 protesting against Union as well as state govt for not releasing Sikh political prisoners

Representatives of hardliner Sikh groups will walk down to residence of chief minister of Punjab for court arrest on May 15 protesting against governments failure to address the lingering issue of release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their jail terms.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s struggle: FSO (UK) to protest outside Indian Embassy in Birmingham on May 15

Federation of Sikh Organisation (UK) has announced to hold a protest-demonstration on May 15 in front of office of Consulate General of India in Birmingham. The purpose of demonstration is to show support for fasting Sikh activists Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, who is demanding release of Sikh political prisoners, who remain jailed in India even after having completed their minimum mandatory jail terms.

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A permanent resident of the United States, Surat Singh Khalsa has been on hunger-strike in Punjab, India since January 16, 2015 to demand the release of Indian political prisoners who have completed their sentences but remain imprisoned.

Panthic conference resolve to strengthen Bapu Surat Singh’s struggle; Sikh Jathas to court arrests from May 15

Sikh organisations today organised an impressive Panthic conference at village Hassanpur (near Ludahiana) to show their support for fasting Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa. Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa is on hunger strike since January 16 demanding permanent release of Sikh political prisoners, who remain jailed in India even after serving minimum mandatory terms of their sentences.

[Pictorial]: Panthic Conference at village Hassanpur in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa and Sikh political prisoners

Sikh sangat is large numbers today arrived at village Hassanpur (near Ludhaina) to attend the Panthic conference and show support to Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa. Bapu Surat Singh Khasla is on hunger strike since January 16 demanding release of Sikh political prisoners who remain jailed in India even after having completed minimum mandatory terms of their sentences.

Bapu Surat Singh’s hunger strike enters 113th day: Akhand Path Sahib begins at Village Hassanpur

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's hunger strike crossed 113 days. The Sikh sangat today started the Akhand Paath of Sri Guru Granth Sahib at village Hassanpur for success of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa struggle.

Bapu Surat Singh’s struggle will cause collapse of Badal regime, says SYFB

Sikh Youth Federation Bhindranwala (Amritsar) President S. Gurjinder Singh said, in a written statement, Bapu Surat Singh Khasla struggle is shaking the roots of Punjab's ruling Badal regime with the passing days.

Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale meets Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa

To show solidarity and support to the cause of Sikh political prisoners, Sikh religious preacher Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale visited Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa Tuesday (May 5) morning.

Yogendra Yadav visit Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa; Extends support for the cause of Sikh Political Prisoners

Former leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Yogendra Yadav reportedly visited Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa today at village Hassanpur, Ludhiana.

Sikh Political Prisoners’ Issue: Sikh bodies back Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s struggle

A number of Sikh organisations, including Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann), United Akali Dal (UAD), Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP), Dal Khalsa, Damdami Taksal (Ajnala) and Akhand Kirtani Jatha (AKJ) have supported the ongoing fast unto death of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa.

Sikh bodies call for Panthic Conference on May 10 at Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s village

Representatives of various Sikh organisations held a meeting a Chandigarh today to discuss the present situation related to hunger strike of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa and the release of Sikh political prisoners.

After two months detention in India, U.S. Citizen released without charges

Ludhiana, Punjab: After two months in an Indian jail, charged under a preventive law for visiting his father in the hospital, U.S. citizen Ravinderjit Singh Gogi ...

Sikh bodies pledge to intensify Bapu Surat Singh’s struggle for the release of Sikh political prisoners

Various Sikh organizations recently held a meeting at Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s house in village Hassanpur to chalk out their strategy to build public movement in support of Bapu Surat Singh’s struggle for the release of Sikh political prisoners.

Bapu Surat Singh’s son Ravinder Jit Singh Gogi released

Ravinder Jit Singh Gogi, a US citizen, who was put under (so-called) preventive detention by the Punjab police since February 26, was yesterday released from Ludhiana jail. He was released after the police dropped all charges against him.

Punjab government is biased against release of Sikh political prisoners

I can only say Badal Dal and his family; Punjab Government, Punjab Police and the civil Administration are biased against the release of Sikh political prisoners. Expecting recommendation for premature release of Sikh political prisoners from Punjab Government is like expecting milk from a bull.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa released by police

In an exclusive update shared through social networking website Facebook, Bibi Mandeep Kaur Dhillon, the daughter of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa (on hunger strike since January 16) and sister of Ravinderjit Singh Gogi (a U.S. citizen indefinitely detained in India, without arraignment, since February 26), writes

CRPP delegation met President of India on political prisoners issue

Representatives of Committee for the release of political prisoners (CRPP) comprising various Sikh bodies yesterday (on April 23) met President of India and sought the release of the prisoners who have completed their maximum term in prison.

Police beating of Sikh US Citizen jailed in India was a pre-planned conspiracy

Bibi Sarvinder Kaur is daughter of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, an elderly Sikh activists who is on continuing hunger strike since 16 January 2015 and who is currently hospitalised at Civil Hospital Ludhiana where he is being force-fed by the doctors under directions from the police and administration.

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