Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind

Linking the arrest Sikh leaders with so-called revival of terrorism in Punjab-Dal Khalsa calls DGP’s claims as bluff

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (December 29, 2012): Contesting the claims made by Punjab DGP Sumedh Singh Saini linking the arrest of Daljit Singh with so-called revival of terrorism in Punjab, the Dal Khalsa called it bluff and untrue.

Torture on Barapind: Punjab Police & Govt has no convincing reason for not complying court orders for medical examination

Phillaur/Ludhiana, Punjab (November 12, 2012): Punjab Police and Punjab Government have reportedly failed to provide any convincing reason for their failure to get Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind examined by a medical board of doctors to ascertain the traces of custodial torture.

Torture: Despite court order no medical examination of Barapind even after 3 weeks

Jalandhar (October 25, 2012): It is learnt that the Jalandhar Police, Kapurthala jail authorities, Chief Medical Officer (CMO, Civil Hospital) Jalandhar have failed to get Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind examined by a medical board despite court's order in this regard.

NSFY to launch Sikh history exhibition to commemorate Sikh Genocide 1984 & raise awareness about human rights

This exhibition will showcase how, in the context of Sikh history, Guru Nanak’s mission to build a truly utopian society encountered violent opposition. “The exhibition would be a journey through the challenges faced by Sikhs from the beginnings of the Sikh Way, right up to the shocking events of recent Sikh history, the Genocide of November 1984”

Punjab police failed to produce Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind before Phillaur court

Phillaur, Jalandhar (October 10, 2012): According to information available at the website of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani the Jalandhar Police today failed to produce Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind, President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani, before the Court of Judicial Magistrate at Phillaur.

Over 20,000 petitions signed across North America against detention of Sikh leaders in Punjab

Vancouver, BC (October 9, 2012): According to information last week the Canadian Sikh Coalition and Sikh Youth of America launched a North American campaign, Free the Singh. Petition signing took place in major cities across Canada and the United States with great success as more than 7000 petitions were signed in Canada and more than 9000 in the United States.

Sikh Youth of America launched “Free the Singh” campaign against detention of Bhai Bittu, Barapind

New York (October 10, 2012) According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) on October 07, 2012 the Sikhs across America launched the “Free the Singh” Campaign to sign petitions for the immediate release of Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu and Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind.

Similarities in FIRs indicate that arrests of Bhai KS Barapind & Bhai Daljit Singh were handiwork of high-ups

Entire terminology of F.I.Rs registered at Jalandhar and Ludhiana districts are same, only names, addresses and details of police stations are different. It signifies that these arrests are conducted under fixed and calculated policy framed under directions from the top and [even] the terminology was prepared & sent from the top [...]

Thousands of Sikhs gather in solidarity with Bhai Daljit Singh & Bhai Barapind across Canada

Vancouver, BC (September 30, 2012): On September 30, 2012 thousands of Sikhs across Canada stood in solidarity with Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu and Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind in Punjab. A petition writing campaign to “Free the Singh” was launched across the country in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, and Montreal, and will continue on till next week. [...] "Petition signing will continue next weekend in Gurudwara’s across the country and we encourage people to visit www.freethesingh.com" Moninder Singh added.

Torture on Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind: SJF demands termination of Indo-American Extradition Treaty

New York (September 28, 2012): Galvanized by the Human Rights Watch’s September 27 report about Kulbir Singh Barapind’s torture by the Indian authorities, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has approached Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of State urging to terminate the Extradition Treaty between United States and India due to India’s routine practice of torturing detainees.

“Barapind’s case gives the Indian government a high-profile reminder to take action against the chronic problem of torture in custody: Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into allegations that the Punjab police tortured Kulvir Singh Barapind after his September 20, 2012, arrest on charges of waging war on the state, possession of explosives, and sedition. His lawyer told Human Rights Watch that Barapind had complained to the magistrate that the police “applied electric shocks to his ears, beat him, and humiliated him.” The United States had extradited Barapind to India on June 17, 2006, on murder charges after obtaining assurances from India that he would not be tortured. A court in India subsequently acquitted Barapind of all charges and released him in April 2008.

Human rights body knocks at US Embassy doors against Sikh leaders torture

New Delhi/Jalandhar (September 27, 2012): According to information the issue of arrest, detention and custodial torture of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) President and SGPC member Bhai Kubir Singh Barapind has now reached to United States Embassy in India.

Sikh Federation (UK) take up case of Undemocratic arrest of Panch Pardhani leaders in Punjab

London, UK (September 27, 2012): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Khalsa Human Rights (KHR) the human rights arm of the Sikh Federation (UK) has issued an urgent appeal regarding the arrests and treatment of Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind and Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu.

Sikh Diaspora initiated efforts against undemocratic detention of Sikh leadership in Punjab

Ludhiana/Punjab (September 26,2012): On Sunday September 30th the Canadian Sikh Coalition and Sikh Youth of America will be launching the "Free the Singh" Campaign to prevent further incarceration and torture of Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu, Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind and others.

Bhai Kulbir Singh was given electric shocks in custody; Now Sent to Kapurthala Jail; Next court appearance on Oct. 10

Jalandhar/Ludhiana, Punjab (September 26, 2012): Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind, President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani, was today produced before the Phillaur's Judicial Magistrate Jatinderpal Singh. He was sent to judicial custody for 14 days. He is reportedly sent to Kapurthala Jail.

Arrest of Panch Pardhani leaders: NGO demand Amnesty & Human rights watch intervention

New York (September 25, 2012): Taking a serious note of the undemocratic detention of Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu and Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a Sikh NGO has approached international human rights organizations seeking intervention and support.

Sikh leaders tortured in police custody; Court extends custody of Bhai Daljit Singh & KS Barapind

Ludhiana/Phillaur (September 25, 2012): Akali Dal Panch Pardhani President Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind was produced in Phillaur Court on September 25, 2012 by the police, where the police demanded his custody for some more days. The court is reported to have extended the remand of Barapind for one more day. He shall be reproduced in the court tomorrow i.e. September 26, 2012. [...] “Both Bhai Daljit Singh and Kulbir Singh Barapind told me personally that they were subjected to third degree physical torture by the police during custody” said Advocate H. S. Cheema.

Media questioning police allegations against Bhai KS Barapind, while Avtar S. Makkar endorse upon police theory

Amritsar/Jalandhar (September 25, 2012): Whereas various media sections are posing questions on police theory against Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind, President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP), the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) President Avtar Singh Makkar went on to endorse on Police claims allegations against Bhai Barapind.

ADPP leaders charged under Explosive Act without any recovery

Ludhiana/Punjab (September 24, 2012): According to information Punjab police has implicated Bhai Daljit Singh and Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind under Explosives Act, 1884 without any recovery.

Political, social and Human rights orgs jointly condemned arrest of Sikh Leaders under UAPA

Jalandhar/Punjab (September 24, 2012): Various Social, Political, Religious and Human Rights Organizations of Punjab have jointly condemned the arrest of Sikh leaders Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind (President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani) and Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu (Former President of ADPP). Both leaders were arrested by Punjab police for waging war against the Indian state and notorious “Unlawful Activities (P) Act” was also lashed against them besides various other laws.

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