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Akal Takht pays tribute to activist Jaswant Singh Khalra

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Amritsar, September 6

In a first, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh on Sunday remembered prominent human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra on his 25th martyrdom day. The family members of Khalra and rights activists initiated a ‘sehaj paath’ at a gurdwara here.

Recognising Khalra’s contribution for the Sikh community, Giani Harpreet Singh read out a ‘message’ from Takht Damdama Sahib. Khalra never cared for his life while launching a crusade against the government for Sikhs killed under conspiracy. — TNS

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