ਬਾਪੂ ਸੂਰਤ ਸਿੰਘ

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa passed away on 14 January 2025, two days before the 10th anniversary of his campaign to free Sikh political prisoners in India 💐

[ਬਾਪੂ ਸੂਰਤ ਸਿੰਘ @sikhrights]

We haven’t done nearly enough for our veer Jagtar Singh. Let’s make 2026 the year we relentlessly pursue his case, hold UK and Indian politicians accountable, and bring our brother home. See you soon veere 🌷

#FreeJaggiNow

[The Quint @TheQuint]

By silencing Jaswant Singh Khalra's biopic, the state has once again revealed its unwillingness to confront the voices of those innocents who were brutally tortured and disappeared, write Jagpreet Singh & Nishtha Sood.
Read: https://t.co/8eUleutxTH

[Mankamal Singh @MankamalSingh]

3/ But the film also leaves Sikhs with an important responsibility: to challenge the sanitised narrative that continues to reduce the mass abductions, extrajudicial killings and secret cremations of the 1980s and 1990s to the actions of a handful of “rogue police officers.”

[WSO @WorldSikhOrg]

“Exposing India’s Brutality in Punjab: The Khalra Story | Part 1 - The Disappeared” delves into the harrowing story of human rights abuses in Punjab, India, during the 1980s and 1990s. It centers on the courageous efforts of Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra, who uncovered evidence of mass disappearances and extrajudicial killings in the region. Through archival footage, interviews and expert analysis, this video exposes the systemic violations committed by Indian authorities and highlights Bhai Khalra’s work and methodology which ultimately led to his own disappearance.

[WSO @WorldSikhOrg]

The Butcher vs. The Valiant | Part 2 - The Story of Punjab 1995

On September 6th, we honour the sacrifice of Shaheed Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra and his pursuit to truth and seva.

This video tells the story of two opposing figures in one of Punjab’s darkest chapter: K.P.S. Gill, the state’s powerful, controversial police chief, and Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra, the human rights defender who exposed the murders of 25,000 Sikhs orchestrated by the Indian government.

In 1995, Khalra’s fearless pursuit of truth led to his abduction and disappearance - an atrocity that exposed the brutality of state repression. Through archival footage, we revisit a battle between fear and courage, silence and truth, oppression and justice.

Bhai Khalra talked about being a single candle which would fight the darkness. With his inspiration, countless more candles have been lit and will continue to burn until the darkness is finally dispelled.

[Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal @GSJohal85]

Today, Monday 06 July 2026 marks:

3167 days of wrongful imprisonment
3167 days of torture & abuse
3167 days of human rights breach
3167 days of injustice
3167 days of arbitrary detention

732 days of failure by the UK Government

No evidence.
No conviction

#FreeJaggiNow

[Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick @GNGSmethwick]

Job opportunities at Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick

[Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal @GSJohal85]

Today, Sunday 05 July 2026 marks:

3166 days of wrongful imprisonment
3166 days of torture & abuse
3166 days of human rights breach
3166 days of injustice
3166 days of arbitrary detention

731 days of failure by the UK Government

No evidence.
No conviction

#FreeJaggiNow

[Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal @GSJohal85]

Today, Saturday 04 July 2026 marks:

3165 days of wrongful imprisonment
3165 days of torture & abuse
3165 days of human rights breach
3165 days of injustice
3165 days of arbitrary detention

730 days of failure by the UK Government

No evidence.
No conviction

#FreeJaggiNow

[Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal @GSJohal85]

Today, Friday 03 July 2026 marks:

3164 days of wrongful imprisonment
3164 days of torture & abuse
3164 days of human rights breach
3164 days of injustice
3164 days of arbitrary detention

729 days of failure by the UK Government

No evidence.
No conviction

#FreeJaggiNow

[Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal @GSJohal85]

Today, Thursday 02 July 2026 marks:

3163 days of wrongful imprisonment
3163 days of torture & abuse
3163 days of human rights breach
3163 days of injustice
3163 days of arbitrary detention

728 days of failure by the UK Government

No evidence.
No conviction

#FreeJaggiNow

[SikhLAB @SikhLegalAB]

BREAKING NEWS: with Waheguru Ji’s kirpa our legal team have secured the Acquittal of Prabhpreet Singh from UAPA court in Amritsar. We have previously assisted with 2 bail matters & he will be released in due course.

We’re grateful for your continued support.

[Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal @GSJohal85]

Today, Wednesday 01 July 2026 marks:

3162 days of wrongful imprisonment
3162 days of torture & abuse
3162 days of human rights breach
3162 days of injustice
3162 days of arbitrary detention

727 days of failure by the UK Government

No evidence.
No conviction

#FreeJaggiNow

[Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal @GSJohal85]

Today, Tuesday 30 June 2026 marks:

3161 days of wrongful imprisonment
3161 days of torture & abuse
3161 days of human rights breach
3161 days of injustice
3161 days of arbitrary detention

726 days of failure by the UK Government

No evidence.
No conviction

#FreeJaggiNow

[BBC Essex @BBCEssex]

Sikhs tell Nowak's mum his death won't divide them https://t.co/3BTJdggb4C

[Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal @GSJohal85]

Today, Sunday 28 June 2026 marks:

3159 days of wrongful imprisonment
3159 days of torture & abuse
3159 days of human rights breach
3159 days of injustice
3159 days of arbitrary detention

724 days of failure by the UK Government

No evidence.
No conviction

#FreeJaggiNow

[Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal @GSJohal85]

Today, Friday 26 June 2026 marks:

3157 days of wrongful imprisonment
3157 days of torture & abuse
3157 days of human rights breach
3157 days of injustice
3157 days of arbitrary detention

722 days of failure by the UK Government

No evidence.
No conviction

#FreeJaggiNow

[SikhLAB @SikhLegalAB]

The Sikh Legal Assistance Board Charity Hike is taking place on Sunday 26th July 2026.

The registration form can be downloaded from:

https://t.co/D3CdP11abU

Join the fundraising team:

https://t.co/5opD2jXu78

[Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal @GSJohal85]

Today, Thursday 25 June 2026 marks:

3156 days of wrongful imprisonment
3156 days of torture & abuse
3156 days of human rights breach
3156 days of injustice
3156 days of arbitrary detention

721 days of failure by the UK Government

No evidence.
No conviction

#FreeJaggiNow

[Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal @GSJohal85]

Whilst, David Lammy & Yvette Cooper could have made the difference, it was clear that they didn’t have the same thinking as David Cameron, he was willing to consider & challenge the SPAD’s @Keir_Starmer could finally call for Jagtar’s release & return as the PM

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#FreeJaggiNow

[Cllr Gurpreet Singh Johal @GSJohal85]

After the disastrous meeting with James Cleverly in January 2023, I requested Keir & Anas to meet, both met and continued to help.

I genuinely believed as the Prime Minister, he could have made the difference to bring Jagtar back home. But things changed.

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#FreeJaggiNow