Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara

Committee for Release of Political Prisoners demand emergency medical treatment for Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara

Committee for Release of Political Prisoners (CRPP) has noted with concern the critical nature of the health of Jagtar Singh Hawara suffering from severe ailment in his spinal cord. Despite several representations to the prison authorities little has been done to see that Mr. Jagtar Singh Hawara—who is undergoing life imprisonment till ‘death’ in Tihar Jail, ‘High Risk Ward’—gets immediate and timely special medical care.

Jagtar Singh Hawara needs medical care, says Akal Takht Jathedar

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has reportedly urged the Tihar Jail authorities to give medical treatment to Sikh political prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara as his condition is deteriorating with each passing day.

Sikh body writes to New Delhi-LG about indifferent attitude of Tihar jail authorities towards Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara

Dal Khalsa has written a letter to New Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor Shri Najeeb Jung bringing to his notice the indifferent attitude of Tihar jail authorities towards the prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara- who is suffering from some ailment in his spinal cord.

3 Ropar cases against Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara- Next hearing on April 3

Ropar, Punjab (March 20, 2014): It is learnt that Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara was yesterday (on March 19) presented before a local court in Ropar in a case related to attack on controversial self-styled godman Piara Singh Bhaniara. The court will hear this case on April 3, besides two other cases against Jagtar Singh Hawara.

List of 119 Sikh political prisoners lodged in Indian jails released by Sikh bodies

Chandigarh/ Ludhaina (December 11, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siysat News (SSN) various Sikh organizations and Human Rights bodies have released a list of 119 Sikh political prisoners.

“In each and every village and city, a movement to support Bhai Gurbaksh Singh struggle should be organized” – Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara

Since Bhai Gurbaksh Singh started his hunger strike on November 14, the mainstream media of India, as well as the state machinery has largely ignored Bhai Sahib’s protest and demands once again exposing the biased and oppressive nature of the Indian establishment.

Sikh prisoners not released even after serving full terms; Haryana Sikh on hunger-strike since Nov. 14

Ajitgarh/ Chandigarh (November 24, 2013): It is learnt that a Kurukshetra (Haryana) based Sikh Bhai Gurbax Singh has been on hunger strike since November 14, 2013. He is seeking release of Sikh prisoners who were not being released by the respective governments despite the fact that they have served the full terms of their sentences.

Jagtar Singh Hawara presented before Delhi court in tight security

New Delhi, India (November 10, 2013): As per information, Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara, who is currently confined in Tihar Jail (Delhi) was produced before a Delhi court under tight security arrangements on November 09. He was presented before the court of judge Daya Parkash in case related to F.I.R. Number 229/05, under section 307 (IPC) at police station Alipur.

Bhai Hawara’s prison cell in Burrail Jail hosted inmates in 2013 for the first time since 2004’s jailbreak

Chandigarh/ Punjab (October 28, 2013): It is learnt that a burial Jail cell, once inhabited by Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara and others, had not hosted any prisoner since the 2004 sensational jail break until this year. This year (2013) the Burail Jail authorities used this cell for housing inmates who were fasting for “navratras” (observed by Hindus) and “rozas” (observed by Muslims). According to Jail officials this made it easier for them to provide the food that was prepared specially for the inmates and had to be served at specific times.

Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara send thanks to the Sikh Sangat

New Delhi, India (September 02, 2013): According to information sent by Manpreet Singh from Delhi, Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara has extended thanks to the Sikh ...

Avoid exchange of allegations and join-hands for Sikh nation’s cause: Bhai Hawara

New Delhi, India (August 29, 2013): According to a written statement (dated: August 28, 2013) sent to Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by Manpreet Singh Khalsa from Delhi, Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara was presented before the court of Daya Parkash under tight security in relation to a case (FIR No. 229/05) under section 307 of Indian Penal Code.

India to issue stamp on former Punjab CM Beant Singh; Decision expected to invoke sharp reaction from the Sikh nation

New Delhi/ Amritsar, India/ Punjab (August 26, 2013): It is learnt that the Indian government has decided to release a Postal Stamp carrying photo of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. As per information Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will release this stamp in the first week of September in Delhi.

Appeal to the Sikh panth to jointly observe the martyrdom day of Bhai Dilawar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib

Amritsar, Punjab (July 28, 2013): Various Sikh organization and personalities have issued appeals to the Sikh masses to observe the martyrdom day of Shaheed Dilawar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib on 31 August.

Bhai Hawara urges Sikh panth to jointly observe the martyrdom day of Bhai Dilawar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib

Amritsar, Punjab (July 28, 2013): It is learnt that Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara and Paramjeet Singh Bheora have issued an appeal to the Sikh Panth to jointly observe the martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhai Dilawar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib on 31 August.

India: SC issued notice to CBI on Bhai Hawara’s petition against conviction & sentence; CBI want death for him

New Delhi, India (July 19, 2013): As per media reports the Supreme Court of India sought response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a petition moved by Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara challenging his conviction and life imprisonment in the Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh assassination case. Punjab CM Beant Singh was killed in a bomb blast on 31 August, 1995.

Bhai Rajoana says: story of Sadda Haq is untrue as it attempts to present Bhai Hawara as a “hero”

Patiala, Punjab (May 16, 2013): In a strange move, Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana has criticized the “Sadda Haq” Punjabi movie. Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is in jail and is believed not to have actually watched the movie, has alleged that the movie is an attempt to make Jagtar Singh Hawara a hero. He said that the story of movie is untrue.

Bhai Hawara shifted to Afzal Guru’s cell – AISSF criticize India for mentally torturing Sikh political prisoners

Amritsar, Punjab (March 10, 2013): In a press statement sent to Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) President Karnail Singh Peermohammad has criticized Indian government for confining Sikh prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara in a jail cell where Kashmiri youth Afzal Guru was confined before execution. Afzal Guru was reportedly executed by India on February 09, 2013 outside his cell.

Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara’s next court appearance at Ludhiana on 6 March

Ludhiana, Punjab (February 21, 2013): According to a news published in a Punjabi daily, Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara was produced before a Ludhiana court on February 20, 2013 in a 1995 case. The case was reportedly registered against Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara on December 28, 1995 under Explosives Act.

Burrail Jailbreak hearing – Hawara & Bheora brought under tight security; Jail wardens deposed in Court

Chandigarh, Punjab/India (January 14, 2013): As per information available through various media sources a Chandigarh court Friday, the 11th January, 2013 examined two more witnesses in the Burail Jailbreak case.

BKI deputy chief Jagtar Singh Hawara acquitted by Ludhiana court in 1996 arms recovery case

Ludhiana/Punjab (August 31, 2012): It is learnt that Babbar Khalsa International's deputy chief Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara was today acquitted by a Ludhiana court in a 1996 case of recovery of weapons. Hawara was today produced before First Class Judicial Magistrate Mr. Atul Kaboj's court under tight security. As the court was situated on fifth floor of Ludhiana court/Judicial complex, high security was deployed on every floor of the court and most of the entrances were either closed or were kept under high security.

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