Another Sikh – Damandeep Singh sits on fast unto death at Amb Sahib in absence of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

Amb Sahib/ Mohali, Punjab (December 06, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), a young Sikh Bhai Damandeep Singh of Ludhiana has started fast unto death in the absence of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who was picked-up in an abduction like mid-night arrest by the Punjab police on the intervening night of December 05 and 06.

SSN sources, who were present at Amb Sahib Mohali today, said that an important meeting was held between the representatives of Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP), Dal Khalsa and the Sant Samaj.

The meetings was attended by S. Simran Jeet Singh Mann (SAD Amritsar), Bhai Harpal Singh Cheema (ADPP), Kanwarpal Singh (Dal Khalsa), Baba Sukhchain Singh Dharampura and Hari Singh Randhawawa (Sant Samaj) besides many other prominent Sikh personalities and representatives of various Sikh bodies.

Damandeep Singh Khalsa (in Blue Dumala/ in the center) begins fast unto death at Amb Sahib (Mohali) in the absence of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa.

The meeting decided to endorse and support the fast unto death by Damandeep Singh that was started after performing ardas.

It may be recalled that this struggle was initiated by Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa in association with various Sikh bodies on November 14, 2013 seeking release of certain Sikh prisoners who are languishing in various Indian jails even after completing the terms of their sentences. Earlier in August 2013 a joint memorandum was sent to various governments intimating them to release the concerned Sikh prisoners. Upon failure of the governments to respond to the concerns of the Sikh bodies, Sikh bodies held a protest March on November 14 from Amb Sahib (Mohali) towards Chandigarh and resubmitted a memorandum intimating the concerned governments about fast unto death and demands of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa.

It is notable that Bhai Gurbaksh Singh has been booked by the police for alleged attempt to commit suicide and he is currently lodged in Ropar Jail.

Meanwhile, Bhai Gurbaksh Singh has declared that he shall continue with his struggle and fast unto death in jail. On the other side, Bhai Damandeep Singh shall observe fast unto death till release of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh and concerned Sikh prisoners.

Badal Government stifles voice of Sikhs – police prevents march from Akal Takht Sahib

Amritsar, Punjab (December 04, 2013): Punjab government led by Shriomani Akali Dal Badal, also called Badal Dal seems to have decided to stifle the concerns of Sikhs who have taken up the cause of Sikh prisoners who were not being released even after completing the terms of their sentences, as the Punjab police forcibly prevented the Bandi Singhs Rihai March outside Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

According to initial reports the police force was deployed outside Darbar Sahib in large numbers. When the procession of Sikhs led by five Sikhs holding Nishan Sahibs came out of Darbar Sahib complex, the police forced them to stop their. This reportedly led to a scuffle between the police and the Sikhs and the Dastar of one of the Singhs holding a Nishan Sahib went off. After is incident the scuffle intensified.

As per recent information the Sikhs have started Dharna near Jalianwala Bagh.

It is notable that a Sikh from Haryana, Bhai Gurbaksh Singh is on fast unto death since November 14 seeking release of 5 Sikhs from various Indian Jails. It must be remembered that the concerned five prisoners were not being released despite service full terms of their sentences.

Today’s march was called by various Sikh bodies to lend support to Bhai Gurbaksh Singh’s struggle.