Sikh Political Prisoners

Centre clears release of Sikh political prisoner Bhai Wariam Singh

The central Home ministry of India has reportedly cleared the release of Sikh political prisoner Bhai Wariam Singh. Wariam Singh was one of the political prisoners whose release was being demanded by Sikh groups.

Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana suffering from Dengue

Sikh political prisoner Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is facing death sentence in Punjab CM Beant Singh assassination case, is reportedly suffering from Dengue. As per media reports his platelet count was 79,000 on Thursday morning, which reduced to 52,000 by the night following which he was transfused platelets on Friday morning.

Sikh Prisoners Issue – Freedom Rally To Support Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa on Oct 17 At Times Square New York

The US based Sikh civil and human rights groups have declared their support for Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s free Sikh Political Prisoners movement and to internationalize this issue will hold a “Freedom Rally” on Oct 17 at Times Square in New York City.

Sikh political prisoner Balwant Singh Rajoana hospitalised

Sikh political prisoners Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is facing death sentence in former Punjab CM Beant Singh assassination was reportedly hospitalised last evening.

Bapu Surat Singh admitted to PGI, Chandigarh; Doctors say his condition is serious but stable

Sikh activist Surat Singh Khalsa was reportedly shifted to the PGI, Chandigarh, last evening. Earlier reports had suggested that he was shifted to Patiala but now there are confirm reports that he has been hospitalised at PGI.

Bapu Surat Singh picked up by police

Jagraon police led by area's rural SSP Ravcharan Singh Brar reportedly picked up Bapu Surat Singh from village Hassanpur. He is reportedly shifted to Patiala, however there was no official confirmation in this regard at the time of writing this report. Heavy police force was deployed in the village and the authorities completed their task despite resistance from the family members and supporters of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa.

Ludhiana court issues production Warrant for Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara in 3 cases

A Ludhiana court has issued production warrant to superintendent Tihar Jail Delhi for production of Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara on 12-10-2015 in three cases of arms and explosives of year 1995 of police station Kotwali, Ludhiana.

Balwant Singh Rajoana want Indian President to take decision on plea against his execution

Sikh political prisoner Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana has once again said that President of India should decide the petition moved by Shiromani AkalI Dal (Badal) and Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) against his execution without any further delay.

Punjab govt. denies parole to Sikh political prisoner Gurdeep Singh Khera

Punjab government have backtracked from it's commitments on Sikh political prisoners issue. The government has reportedly rejected the parole (temporary and conditioned release from prison) of Sikh political prisoners Gurdeep Singh Khaira.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa writes to CM Badal; Sets Aug. 15 as deadline

Surat Singh Khalsa stated if the government failed to take concrete steps for the release of Sikh detainees, he would make the secret talks between him and the messenger sent by the government for negotiation public.

Sukhbir Badal says struggle for Sikh Political Prisoners is “misleading”

Sukhbir Badal, Deputy CM of Punjab and chief of ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) said that the Punjab government has done everything possible and worked beyond it's capacity on the issue of Sikh political prisoners but some people were working irresponsible to miss guide the people of Punjab on this issue.

Sikh delegation want Punjab governor to take notice of arrests of Sikh leaders & activists

A Sikh delegation comprising representatives of various organisations on Aug. 7 handed over a memorandum at Punjab Bhawan seeking Punjab Governor's intervention to stop harassment of Sikh leaders and activists by the Punjab government and the Punjab Police.

Police crackdown on Sikh activists in Punjab; Dozens arrested, others on the run

After releasing Bapu Surat Singh from Dayanand Medical College and Hospital Ludhiana, the Punjab Police yesterday launched a massive crackdown on Sikh activists in Punjab. Dozens of leaders of organisations were arrested by the police in late night raids.

Sikh bodies hold demonstration at Jantar Mantar; Demand debate in Indian parliament on Sikh political prisoners issue

Cutting across party lines various organisations of Punjab and Delhi held a joint demonstration at Jantar Mantar (Delhi) seeking debate in Indian Parliament on the issue of Sikh Political Prisoner confined in various jails across Indian subcontinent despite having completed their minimum mandatory sentences.

Sikh youth take out protest march on Moga in support of Surat Singh Khalsa

Hundreds of activists of various Sikh organisations took out a protest march against the Centre and the state government in Nihalsinghwala sub-division of Moga district on Sunday (August 02). Protesters were carry black flags.

#PakWithBapuSuratSingh trending on Twitter

In a surprise move a hashtag #PakWithBapuSuratSingh began to trend on Twitter on Pakistan. It is learnt that a number of people are using this hashtag to express their solidarity and support for Bapu Surat Singh who is demanding release of Sikh political prisoners who have served their minimum mandatory jail terms.

Sikh Information Centre want Sikh Caucus to speak for Surat Singh Khalsa

Washington, USA: A US based NGO Sikh Information Centre (SIC) has urged the American Sikh Congressional Caucus to speak up for Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa ...

British MP writes to UK’s Secretary of state for Foreign Affairs about Bapu Surat Singh

A British MP, Ruth Cadbury, has written a letter to Phillip Hammond, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs regarding the issue of Sikh political prisoners in India and the hunger strike of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa.

Police, Govt. may raise excuse of Gurdaspur incident against release of Sikh political prisoners; SGPC chief, Jathedar meet Surat Singh Khalsa

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) president Avtar Singh Makkar along with Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh met Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa at DMC Hospital in Ludhiana.

Struggle for release of Sikh prisoners can’t be crushed through repression: Sarna

Hitting out hard at Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal for justifying repression on fasting octogenarian Sikh veteran Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, his supporters and sympathisers, Delhi Akali Dal President Paramjit Singh Sarna asserted the struggle for the release of Sikh prisoners could not be crushed through despotic methods.

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