Chandigarh, January 15, 2025 : Sikh 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.
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.
He was a resident of Hassanpur village on Ferozepur road in Ludhiana.
Summary: Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, known for his fight for Sikh prisoners’ rights, passes away at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy of activism.