Sikhs in Jails

Harminder Singh Mintoo, two others, presented in Jalandhar court

Bhai Harminder Singh Mintoo, Gurpreet Singh Gopi and Harpreet Singh Pintu were reportedly presented before a Jalandhar court today in a case pertaining to FIR number 103/2009, registered at Police station Bhogpur.

Bhai Bakshish Singh granted bail; Released from Nabha jail

Bhai Bakhashish Singh alias Baba, who was convicted in Nilokheri attack on Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, has been released on Feb. 03 from maximum security jail, Nabha.

Jagtar Singh Hawara again chained by Delhi police during court appearance

Delhi police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) yesterday presented Sikh political prisoner Jagtar Singh Hawara before a Delhi court in FIR number 229/05. This case was registered by Alipur police station under sections 120-B, 121 and 307 of Indian Penal Code.

Punjab police crackdown on Sikh activists in wake of Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s march to Amritsar

The police crackdown reportedly conducted in wake of announcement by fasting Sikh activist Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to visit Darbar Saib in Amritsar on January 08. Gurbaksh Singh’s indefinite hunger strike has entered 56th day today. He is seeking permanent release of seven Sikh political prisoners who have completed their jail terms.

Widespread protests by Sikh sangat in support of Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa and Sikh political prisoners

Chandigarh: Sikh organizations, activists and sangat today staged protests in various parts of Punjab, Haryana and else where in Indian subcontinent besides protest demonstrations by ...

SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar meets Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar reportedly met Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa yesterday (Jan. 06) on his 54th day of hunger strike.

Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa announces march Darbar Sahib on Jan. 08; Hunger strike enters 55th day

Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who is on indefinite and continuous hunger strike at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib in Ambala since November 14, 2014 seeking release of Sikh political prisoners, has announced to go to Amritsar to pay obeisance at the Darbar Sahib on January 8. Meanwhile his hunger strike crossed 55th day today.

Sikh Political Prisoners Issue: FSO to hold protest in London against inaction of Indian government on Jan. 07

After holding a protest outside Indian High Commission in Birmingham on December 30, the Federation of Sikh Organizations (FSO - UK) announced to hold protest in London seeking release of Sikh political prisoners.

Sikhs stage protest outside Indian High Commission in Ottawa; Seek release of Sikh political prisoners

Protesters from Ontario and Quebec rallied in Ottawa on a chilly Friday (January 02) to demand the release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails despite having completed their jail terms.

Release of Sikh Prisoners who have completed their sentence – Memorandum by Sikh intellectuals & Activists

Sikh intellectuals including former IAS Gurtej Singh and Sikh historian Gurdarshan Singh Dhillon, along with former Akal Takht Jatehdar Bhai Ranjit Singh and Sikh activists Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, Harcharanjit Singh Dhami, Sarabjit Singh, Manjit Singh Mohali and Advocate Harshinder Singh, and former Punjab DGP (Prisons) Shashi Kant have reportedly sent a memorandum to Indian President urging him to facilitate release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails.

Akal Takht Jathedar meet Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa on 50th day of Hunger strike; Assures release of Sikh political prisoners

Giani Gurbachan Singh asked Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa to withdraw his indefinite fast. However, Bhai Gurbaksh Singh refused to withdraw his fast, saying that the Jathedar should first ensure that the concerned seven Sikh political prisoners be released. Sources said Giani Gurbachan Singh stayed with Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa for almost half an hour.

Sikh bodies urge Akal Takht Jathedar to secure release of Sikh political prisoners

Amritsar: Representatives of various Sikh organizations met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh to exercise his ‘authority’ to secure the release of Sikh political prisoners ...

Nabha Jail inmates go on relay hunger strike in support of cause of Sikh Political prisoners

General inmates of Maximum Security Jail, Nabha have joined struggle seeking permanent release of Sikh political prisoners who remains confined in India jails even after serving terms of their sentences.

Gurpreet Singh Khalsa, Ravinder Singh released from Nabha Jail after acquittal in Shingar Cinema blast case

In wake of court order two of the acquitted Sikhs namely Gurpreet Singh Khalsa and Ravinder Singh were released from Maximum Security Jail, Nabha at around 8 pm on December 16.

Shingar Bomb Blast Case 2007: All three Sikhs acquitted by Ludhiana Court

A Ludhiana court today announced decision in Shingar Bomb Blast Case of 2007. The court acquitted all three Sikhs who were framed by the Punjab police in this case.

SGPC want Narendra Modi to review cases of Sikh political prisoners; Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s hunger strike continues

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar has appealed to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reviewing the cases of Sikh political prisoners who have been languishing in jail despite having completed their sentences.

BJP may favorably consider for relasing some of Sikh political prisoners, media reports

For the past few days there are reports in Punjabi print media that the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) may favorably consider the cases of some of Sikh political prisoners whose release is being demanded by Sikh activist Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has been on indefinite hunger strike since November 14, 2014 at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib near Ambala, Haryana.For the past few days there are reports in Punjabi print media that the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) may favorably consider the cases of some of Sikh political prisoners whose release is being demanded by Sikh activist Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has been on indefinite hunger strike since November 14, 2014 at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib near Ambala, Haryana.

World Sikh Council – America Region Expresses Solidarity with Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

A press release by World Sikh Council - America Region (WSC-AR) says that the US based body is deeply concerned about the situation developing in Punjab arising out of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s efforts to persuade the Indian government to follow the law of the land. Gurbaksh Singh is on a hunger strike since November 14, 2014 to seek release of seven Sikh prisoners who have completed the minimum mandatory terms of their sentences. This is a second time he has gone on an indefinite hunger strike

United Sikhs supports Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’ Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha

On this human rights day United Sikhs commends and honors human rights activists who go out of their way to stand for a cause, such as Gurbakash Singh, a Sikh human rights activist who has been fasting since November 2014 at Laknaur Sahib, Amritsar.

Maritime Sikh Society supports Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa; Seeks release of Sikh political prisoners

While demanding release of Sikh political prisoners languishing in Indian jails even after serving the terms of their sentences, the Maritime Sikh Society (Halifax, Canada) has extended support of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa and the ‘Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha’.

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