Sikh Political Prisoners

Students of Punjab University (PU) raise voice for release of Sikh political prisoners

Chandigarh (December 21, 2013): According to Indian Express (IE): [s]students of Panjab University (PU), led by members of Students for Society (SFS), protested at the varsity's Student Centre on December 20, 2013 to express their solidarity with the ongoing protest at Mohali for the release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in jails across Punjab.

Seeking release of Sikh political prisoners, Sikh sangat take out march from Damdama Sahib to Amb Sahib

Fatehgarh Sahib/ Punjab (December 16, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Sikh sangat led by Bhai Amarjit Singh Kanakwal (Damdami Taksal), Baba Hardeep Singh Mehraj (Akali Dal Panch Pardhani) and Bhai Sukhwinder Singh (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satikar Sabha, Haryana) started a Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha from Takht Damdama Sahib at around 12 noon today

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).

Candlelight vigil outside UK Parliament on Human Rights Day calling for release of Sikh political prisoners

London, United Kingdom (December 11, 2013): Around 1,000 Sikhs from across the UK are expected today to hold a Candlelit Vigil in Old Palace Yard, opposite the Houses of Parliament from 2-6pm. Around 20-30 Members of Parliament are expected to join Sikhs during the vigil and show support for the release of Sikh political prisoners.

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.

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