Halifax, Canada: While demanding release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails even after serving the terms of their sentences, the Maritime Sikh Society (Halifax, Canada) has extended support of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa and the ‘Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha’.
A press release by Jagpal S Tiwana, Director Communications, Maritime Sikh Society (Halifax, Canada) says some Sikh Prisoners have been languishing in jails in India since the tragic days 1984 though they have completed their terms of sentences.
“To draw attention of the Punjab and Central governments to this injustice to the Sikh prisoners and their families, Bhai Gurbakash Singh Khalsa has been on hunger strike at Ambala for the last 22 days. His health is deteriorating fast day by day” the press release reads further.
“Maritime Sikh Society Halifax, Canada humbly appeals to the goverment to release the Sikh prisoners at the earlist and save the life of Bhai Gurbakash Singh Khalsa and peaceful atmosphere of Punjab” says the press release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by Jagpal Singh Tiwana.