Akal Takht Jathedar Condemns Police Action against Sikhs in Hassanpur

AMRITSAR SAHIB, (July 23, 2015) : Breaking silence over the issue of release of Sikh political prisoners, Sri Akal Takht Sahib appointed Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has condemned the brutality shown by the Police by going for lathicharge against Sikhs present at the home of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa in village Hassanpur. On Tuesday, he issued press statement to clear his stand on the incident. “Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa had taken the decision of hunger strike in compelling situation. In view of his deteriorated health condition, his precious life needed to be saved at every cost. However, the police action in Hassanpur is highly condemnable,” he stated.He said, “Sikhs sat in Bapu Surat Singh’s home peacefully and the Police gave proof of their mercilessness by committing atrocities against them, while Parkash Badal is taking legal measures to ensure release of Sikh prisoners. Since it is legal issue, suggestions should be taken from legal experts.” He asked the state government to negotiate with union government over the issue and ensure the release of Sikh prisoners. He added that the Sikhs who were arrested during the Police action should be released with immediate effect so that peaceful environment could not be hit.