Sikhs in Jails

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.

DSGMC seek law ministry’s intervention for release of Sikhs languishing in jails

New Delhi, India: The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has urged India’s ministry of Law and Justice to release of Sikhs languishing in jails despite having completed their jail terms.

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.

Bhai Lakhwinder Singh Lakha urges Punjab government to release Sikh political prisoners

Patiala, Punjab: Bhai Lakhwinder Singh Lakha, who was sentenced to imprisonment for life in Punjab CM Beant Singh case and who is currently bailed out on parole, visited Guru Nanak Nagar in Patiala on November 16.

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.

Bhai Gurmit Singh released from Burail Jail on 28 days parole

Chandigarh: Sikh political prisoner Bhai Gurmit Singh was reportedly released yesterday from Chandigarh Model Jail (Burail) on 28 days parole. Bhai Gurmit Singh came out of jail at. around 7:45 pm. He was received outside the jail by his mother Mata Surjit Kaur, sisters Manjit Kaur and Varinder Kaur, Sikh leader Bhai Harpal Singh Cheema, Kumikar Singh, Bibi Kulbir Kaur Dhami (Guru Asra Trust), Gurcharan Singh and Surjit Singh.

Two granted bail in Raikot case; Release expected soon

Duo were booked under FIR No.84 (dated: 29 June, 2009) under sections 120-B,121,121A, 123, 153, 153A of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sections 10, 11 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act) and under sections 4 and 5 of Explosive Substance Act, 1908 at police station Raikot, District Ludhiana.

Sikh political prisoner Bhai Lakhwinder Singh released on parole for 28 days from Burail Jail

Bhai Lakhwinder Singh, who is serving imprisonment for life in CM Beant Singh assassination case has been released on parole of 28 days from the Burail Jail. He was released on parole on October 30 for the second time after his arrest.

96 years old Sikh got bail from Supreme Court of India after about 2 years

New Delhi/ Ludhiana: Dr. Assa Singh, 96, was reportedly granted bail by the Supreme Court of India on 17 October, 2014. Bapu Assa Singh was convicted by a TADA court in November 2012 in a more than 25 years old case.

Sikh political prisoner Daya Singh Lahoria shifted to hospital from Tihar Jail

New Delhi, India: Sikh political prisoner Daya Singh Lahoria was reportedly admitted to Din Dyal Hospital on Thursday (Oct. 03) after his health condition deteriorated to serious point. Bibi Kamaljit Kaur, wife of Daya Singh Lahoria accused jail authorities for negligence that led to further deterioration in health condition of her husband.

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.

Picked up by Punjab Police two days back, Jasvir Singh Manki is now lodged in Malerkotla Jail

Barnala, Punjab (August 16, 2014): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Jasvir Singh Jassa of Manki village of Barnala, who was picked up by the police on August 13, 2014 has been lodged in Malerkotla jail.

Harwinder Singh of Phagwara arrested by police in a 1988 case

According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), one Harwinder Singh of Phagwara was arrested by Punjab police on 14 August, 2014 from his Phagwara based residence. He was produced before Duty Magistrate Hoshiarpur on 15 Aug 2014 and sent to judicial Custody till 28 Aug. 2014.

Four Sikhs acquitted by Patiala court in a 2010 fabricated case

According to information released by Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur on August 11, a Pataila court has acquitted 4 Sikhs namely Harminder Singh, Manjinder Singh, Gurjant Singh and Jaswinder Singh in a fabricated case.

Narain Singh Chaura sentenced to 2 years imprisonment by Chandigarh court

Chandigarh/ Punjab (August 05, 2014): According to information published by Sikh Organization of Prisoners' Welfare (SOPW) on it's website on August 01, 2015, a Chandigarh court of Magistrate Jasvinder Singh sentenced Narain Singh Chaura to 2 years in prison, in a case which realted to alleged possession of illegal arms by Narain Singh Chaura in Sector 51 Chandigarh.

Delhi HC directs medical treatment of Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara at AIIMS

It is learnt that the Delhi High Court today issued a direction to the Tihar Jail authorities regarding medical treatment of Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara, who has been serving life imprisonment in Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassination case.

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