Sikh Political Prisoners

[Video] Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa again arrested by police

Jagraon police today arrested Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa from his Hassanpur based residence, where he was observing indefinite hunger strike seeking release of Sikh political prisoners. Sources present at Hassanpur told Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) that a police party led by SSP Harcharan Singh Brar arrived at Hassanpur at around 7:30 pm and took Bapu Surat Singh Khasla in to custody. He was hospitalized at Civil Hospital Ludiana.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa re-arrested, hospitalised by police

Ludhiana rural police today arrested Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa from his Hassanpur based residence, where he was observing indefinite hunger strike seeking release of Sikh political prisoners. Sources present at Hassanpur told Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) that a police party led by SSP Harcharan Singh Brar arrived at Hassanpur at around 7:30 pm and took Bapu Surat Singh Khasla in to custody.

Sikh political prisoners issue: Delay in nominating members of experts committee raises serious questions

Delay on the part of Sangharsh Committee raises serious questions. Many believe that CM Badal has prepared ground in his defense despite his internal disagreement with struggle aimed at securing release of Sikh political prisoners.

Sikh activists block rail traffic at Jalandhar for two hours to protest against Govt’s failure to set free political prisoners

Slamming Central as well as state government for taking the issue of release of political prisoners lightly, the Sikh bodies under the banner of Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee today blocked the rail traffic for two hours and vowed to step up its activities in case government won't set free those prisoners who have completed maximum term in prison.

[Pictorial] Trains stopped in Punjab to support Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s struggle

Jalandhar/ Ludhiana: Various Sikh organizations blocked railway traffic at two different places in Punjab. The protest was aimed at extending support to Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's struggle for the release of Sikh political prisoners jailed in India beyond their minimum mandatory jail terms.

Massive support for Rail Roko protest: Sikh activists block railways tracks at Jalandhar and Hassanpur

Various Sikh organizations blocked railway traffic at two different places in Punjab. The protest was aimed at extending support to Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's struggle for the release of Sikh political prisoners jailed in India beyond their minimum mandatory jail terms.

Sikh bodies to block railway tracks for 2 hours (12 to 2 pm) on May 31

In order to give a push to the struggle for release of Sikh political prisoners, the Sikh organizations have announced to block Delhi-Amritsar rail link for two hours on May 31.

CM Badal agrees to jail transfer of Prof. Bhullar; Positive response on Sikh political prisoners issue: Sangharsh Committee

Representatives of various Sikh organizations today met Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. According to a written statement released by Sikh organizations CM Badal has given “positive response” on the issue of Sikh Political prisoners.

Sacramento rally in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s struggle for Sikh political prisoners [Detailed report]

Sacramento, CA: Genocide against minorities in India was a front-row topic at a Sacramento rally held on Friday in support of a Sikh hunger-striker. Bapu ...

Mass support for vangaar march from Akal Takht to Hassanpur in support of Bapu Surat Singh

Sikh sangat led by Damdami Taksal Ajnala leaders held a “Vangaar March” from Akal Takht Sahib to Hassanpur, Ludhiana in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's struggle for release of Sikh political prisoners. Before taking out the march Sikh sangat held Ardas at Akal Takht Sahib.

Bapu Surat Singh’s Struggle: More than 1 lakh pledge support; Vangaar Marches from May 25, 27 & 29; Rail Roko on May 31

The Sangharsh Committee has reportedly decided to hold a series of ‘Vangaar marches’, including a march from Akal Takhat Sahib (May 25), Takhat Kesgarh Sahib (May 27) and Takhat Damdama Sahib (May 29). All these marches will conclude at Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's native village Hassanpur in Ludhiana district.

Damdami Taksal Ajnala to hold march in support Bapu Surat Singh’s struggle on May 25

Damdami Taksal (Ajnala faction), headed by Bhai Amrik Singh Ajnala, has announced to hold a march from Amritsar to Hassanpur (Ludhiana) in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's struggle. Bhai Amrik Singh Ajnala has issued an appeal to the Sikh masses to come out openly to support Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa who remains on fast unto death seeking release of Sikh political prisoners jailed in India.

Patrons of Sikh Caucus Request U.S. Congress To Speak For Surat Singh Khalsa

As patrons of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus, and members of the community the caucus represents, we urge the 42 U.S. representatives who belong to the caucus to recognize and represent the interests of the Sikh-American community by acknowledging the democratic protest of Californian Sikh Surat Singh Khalsa, a permanent resident of the United States who is on hunger-strike in Punjab, India to demand release of political prisoners.

Sikh sangat turns up in large numbers at Hassanpur to support Bapu Surat Singh

A large scale Panthic Diwaan by Sikh Parcharak Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrian took place at village Hussanpur on Thursday 21 May 2015, where 82-year old Bapu Surat Singh is campaigning for the release of Sikh political prisoners by way of a peaceful indefinite-period hunger strike.

Plight of Political Prisoners in India Inspires May 22 Rally at California State Capitol

South Asian diaspora will unite with community organizers and state legislators in California to rally at 3:30pm on May 22 outside the State Capitol Building in honor of Surat Singh Khalsa, a permanent resident of the United States who lives near Stockton, CA but has been on hunger-strike in Punjab, India since January 16 to demand release of political prisoners.

Texan Sikhs Appeal to Congress to Speak for Maverick Activist on Hunger-Strike in India

The cause of a determined Californian on the 123rd day — as of Monday — of a hunger-strike in India for release of political prisoners is galvanizing South Asian diaspora throughout the United States to approach their congressional representatives to ask they speak in honor of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa.

Around 250 Sikhs, including women, arrested by Mohali police

More than two hundred Sikh protesters were today arrested by the Mohali police. As per reports, arrested persons include many women.

Family of Hunger-Striker Surat Singh Khalsa to Rally in His Honor at California State Capitol

Mandeep Kaur Dhillon, one of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s five daughters, will speak at the rally. Dhillon says, “My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. I support my father every step of the way. He is a trooper. I have great, great, great respect for him.”

Dhadrianwale visits Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa; Hunger strike enters 122nd day

A press release by PD Network says Sikh Parcharak Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale again visited Bapu Surat Singh Ji on May 14 to show support and solidarity for his struggle.

Sikh Jatha courts arrest in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s struggle

The Fatehgarh Sahib police today prevented Sikh activists from marching towards Chandigarh based resident of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. The Sikh Jatha was arrested near village Attewali soon after it left Fatehgarh Sahib for Chandigarh.

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