Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha (Amb Sahib) 2013

Bhai Gurmeet Singh (42) rejoins family after 18 years for 28 days on parole

Chandigarh (December 26, 2013): It was an emotional moment as Gurmeet Singh, a life terms convict in the assassination case of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, was released on parole for 28 days on December 25, 2013 from the high-security Burail jail.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa appeals to supporters to end their strikes

Amb Sahib/ Mohali (December 25, 2013): According to information, Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa shortly before being admitted to Fortis Hospital (Mohali) for medical assistance after announce to end his 42 days long hunger strike with in next two days, issued an appeal to his supporters to end their strike.

Amb Sahib Morcha to conclude with mutiple marches and functions; Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa seeks public participation

Amb Sahib/ Mohali (December 25, 2013): As per information after announcement of conclusion of Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha today, Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa was admitted to Fortis Hospital for medical treatment.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa adheres to orders of Jathedars to end his hunger strike; Five member committee commits not to disagree

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 25, 2013): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who has been on complete hunger strike for last 42 days, and who was yesterday directed to end his hunger strike by Giani Gurbachan Singh Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib (and other Singh Sahibs), has reportedly decided to end his hunger strike at Akal Takht Sahib tomorrow.

Bhai Gurmeet Singh released from Burrail Jail on parole; Arrives at Amb Sahib

Jathedars arrive at Gurdwara Amb Sahib to pursue Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to end his fast

Mohali/ Ludhaina (December 25, 2013): Sikh Siysat News (SSN) sources have revealed that Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib has arrived at Gurdwara Amb Sahib (Mohali) to convince Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to end his fast with immediate effect.

SGPC taking up cause of Sikh prisoners for years: claims Makkar

Amb Sahib/ Macchiwara (December 25,2 013): It is interesting to note that Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC), which raised hindrances before the Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha has now started claiming that it was actively taking up cause of Sikh prisoners for years.

Too late and not up to mark – Dal Khalsa on Jathedar’s edict asking Gurbaksh Singh to end his hunger strike

Amritsar, Punjab (December 25, 2013): Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh in a sharp reaction said Akal Takht Jathedar's decision ordering Bhai Gurbakash Singh to end fast, was too late and contrary to Sikh feelings and aspirations. Commenting on edict, he said 41 days have passed and Jathedar''s position remained confused and self-contradictory.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa urge Jathedars to meet him over Akal Takht edict asking him to end hunger strike

Amb Sahib, Mohli (December 24, 2013): Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who is on hunger strike at Gurdwara Amb Sahib (Mohali) for last 41 days seeking release of 6 Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails despite having completed the terms of their sentences, has been directed by Akal Takht Jathedar to end his hunger strike.

Jathedar directs Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to end his hunger strike; Prises Punjab Govt. and SGPC

Amrisar, Punjab (December 24, 2013): It is learnt that Giani Gurbachan Singh (Jathedar, Akal Takht), Giani Mal Singh (Jathedar, Takht Kesgarh Sahib), Giani Jagtar Singh (Head Granthi, Sachkhand Darbar Sahib), Giani Maan Singh (Granthi, Sachkhand Darbar Sahib) and Giani Ravel Singh (Granthi, Sachkand Darbar Sahib) have issued an edict (Adesh) to Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to end his fast unto death.

Undue delay in release of three Sikhs on parole from Burrail jail irks Sikhs

Chandigarh/ Amb Sahib (December 24, 2013): Even though the government circles were claiming to have completed the process of parole for Gurmeet Singh, Shamsher Singh and Lakhwinder Singh two days back; trio still remains confined in Chandigarh Model Jail, Burrail.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s develops symptoms of pneumonia; Refused to take medicine, Shifted to Hall inside Amb Sahib premises

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 24, 2013): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, on an indefinite hunger strike at Gurdwara Amb Sahib since November 14, 2013 seeking release of 6 Sikh political prisoners detailed beyond the terms of their sentences in various jails, is reported to have developed “symptoms of pneumonia”.

Three Sikh political prisoners in Burrail could not get released on 23 Dec; Chances are high today

Chandigarh/ Amb Sahib (December 24, 2013): Though there was no fundamental hindrance in their release on parole (temporary release from prison), Gurmeet Singh, Lakhwinder Singh and Shamsher Singh could not get released from Chandigarh Model Jail, Burrail on December 23, 2013.

Sikh masses participate in conference seeking release of Sikh political prisoners

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 23, 2013): On the 40th day of struggle to secure release of some Sikh political prisoners languishing in various jails in India despite having completed the sentences, the Sikh bodies organized a big gathering at Gurdwara Amb Sahib (Mohali), where a Haryana based Sikh Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa is on continuous hunger strike for last 40 days.

Mega rally of Sikh groups seeking release of Sikh political prisoners today

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 23, 2013): It is learnt that various Sikh groups shall be holding a large rally-cum-conference at Gurdwara Amb Sahib (Mohali) seeking release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails despite serving their sentences.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s health condition deteriorated further on 39th day of hunger strike

Amb Sahib, Mohali (December 23, 2013) It is learnt the health condition of Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who is on fast since November 14, 2013 unto death seeking release of 6 Sikh political prisoners deteriorated further on December 22. According to Punjabi Tribune, a vernacular published from Chandigarh, he lost two kilo-grams weight in last 24 hours.

Badal asks Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to end his hunger strike; “We have done what we could do”: Badal

Ludhiana, Punjab (December 22, 2013): According to certain media reports the Punjab Chief minister Parkash Singh Badal appealed to Bhai Gurbakash Singh Khalsa to end his hunger strike. It is notable that Bhai Gurbaksh Singh has been on continuous hunger strike protest since November 14, 2013 demanding the release of 6 Sikh political prisoners who have completed their sentences.

Complaint on Sikh detainees reaches U.N. working group

New Delhi, India (December 22, 2013): According to a news reported by The Hindu: [a] complaint by the Sikh rights group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), on release of Sikh political prisoners from Indian Jails after expiry of their term has been forwarded by the U.N. Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights to the U.N. Working Group on Arbitrary Detentions.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa shares message of peace and justice with Canadians via Live Webcast

Brampton, Canada (December 22, 2013): According to information sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by Coalition of Sikh Organizations (on December 19):- "[s]peaking to a crowd of over 1200 attendees with standing room filled to capacity, Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa shared a message peace and justice, as his health continues to dwindle".

BC Sikh community to hold rally in support of cause of Sikh political prisoners

Vancouver, BC (December 22, 2013): It is learnt that the Sikh community of British Columbia will be hosting a rally in support of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh at the Vancouver Art Gallery in Downtown Vancouver on Sunday December 22, 2013 at 2 PM.

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