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Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, who fought for Sikh prisoners, dies at 91

BY Connect Newsroom, Jan 15, 2025 2:42 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa began his hunger strike on January 16, 2015, at the age of 82, seeking justice for Sikh prisoners who remained incarcerated despite having served their sentences.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, who fought for Sikh prisoners, dies at 91Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, known for his commitment to seek captive Sikh prisoners, passed away at the age of 91.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa began his hunger strike on January 16, 2015, at the age of 82, seeking justice for Sikh prisoners who remained incarcerated despite having served their sentences.He was a resident of Hassanpur village on Ferozepur road in Ludhiana.

His hunger strike lasted until January 14, 2023, making his movement one of the longest and most significant non-violent protests in Punjab’s history.

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