Shamsher Singh (Burail Jail)

Media Reports, Punjab Govt. Creating Confusion About GoI’s Announcement To Release of 8 Sikh Political Prisoners

The Government of India (GoI) last Saturday (Sept. 28) announced that it has decided to grant premature release to 8 out of 22 Sikh political prisoners who were sentenced to imprisonment for life and are confined in various jails across the Indian sub-continent.

Sikh political prisoner Bhai Shamsher Singh released on parole

Sikh political prisoner Bhai Shamsher Singh was released from Burrail Jail Chandigarh on parole today. He is undergoing imprisonment for life in Punjab CM Beant Singh assassination case.

Election code halts process of premature release of Sikh political prisoners

Patiala, Punjab (March 17, 2014): The possibility of former chief minister Beant Singh's assassins playing any role in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections by coming out of jail on premature release now seems to be bleak following the chief electoral officer issuing directions to deputy commissioners in the state regarding release of convicts.

Badal government yet to see legal aspects related to premature release of Sikh political prisoners

Chandigarh/ Punjab (February 24, 2014): Instead of making any concerte announcement about the permanent release of three Sikh political prisoners confined in Chandigarh Model Jail, Burrail the Punjab government said that it was looking to find out what could be legally done in these cases.

Bhai Lakhwinder Singh and Bhai Shamsher Singh returns to Burail jail after completing 28 dyas parole

Chandigarh/ Ludhaina (January 26, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Bhai Lakhwinder Singh and Bhai Shamsher Singh returned to the Chandigarh Model Jail, Burail this evening after completing 28 days parole. Duo were released on parole on December 27, 2013 after 44 days long hunger strike protest by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa and others update on progress related to cases for permanent release of Sikh political prisoners

Mohali, Punjab (January 12, 2013): The Bandi Singhs Rihai Committee, that was formed to assist Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa during his hunger strike seeking release of 6 Sikh political prisoners recently addressed media to explain the progress in this matter since the conclusion of 44 days long hunger strike protest of Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa.

Bhai Shamsher Singh paid obeisance at Darbar Sahib Amritsar; After spending 18 years in Burrail Jail, got parole for 28 days

Amritsar, Punjab (January 02, 2014): As per information Bhai Shamsher Singh was arrested and sentenced to imprisonment for life in Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassination (1995) case, visited Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) today.

Lakhwinder Singh and Shamsher Singh comes out of Burail jail after 18 years on parole of 28 days

Amritsar, Punjab (December 27, 2013): The persistent efforts of Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa culminated today in the parole of Bhai Lakhwinder Singh and Shamsher Singh. They were released from Chandigarh Model Jail, Burail in the late evening on parole of 28 days.

Release of Lakhwinder Singh and Shamsher Singh expected any time; Parole process almost complete

Chandigarh (December 27, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the release of two more Sikh political prisoners – Bhai Lakhwinder Singh and Bhai Shamsher Singh, is expected this evening (Dec. 27).

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.

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.

3 Sikh in Burrail – Gurmeet Singh, Lakhwinder Singh and Shamsher Singh granted parole; Release expected soon: SOPW updates

Amb Sahib/ Chandigarh (December 21, 2013): The Sikh Organization of Prisoners’ Welfare (SOPW) has declared that 3 Sikh political prisoners in Burrail Jail have decided to accept the parole (temporary release) granted to them by the concerned authorities.

Process of grant of parole to 3 Sikhs in Burrail jail nearing completion: SOPW updates

Amb Sahib/ Chandigarh (December 21, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the process of grant of parole (temporary release) of Bhai Gurmeet Singh, Lakhwinder Singh and Shamsher Singh is nearing completion. According to information shared on Facebook Fans page by Sikh Organization of Prisoners’ Welfare (UK), the process of grant of parole has reached final stage at government level. The Sikh Siyasat News sources have also confirmed this development.

In-Depth 1: Denial of parole and premature release to Sikh political prisoners signified state bias against the Sikhs

Chandigarh/ Punjab (December 13, 2013): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khasla is on hunger strike for last one month, since November 14, 2013, seeking release of 6 (previously 5) Sikhs lodged in various Jails in India despite having completed the minimum mandatory terms of their sentences. These include Gurmeet Singh, Lakhwinder Singh and Shamsher Singh (all in Central Jail, Burrail), Lal Singh (in Maximum Security Jail, Nabha), Wariam Singh (in a Jail in Uttar-Pardesh) and Gurdeep Singh (in Gurbarg Jail of Karnatka).