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Qaumi Insaaf Morcha protest for ‘Bandi Singhs’ release, freed Toll Plazas for 3 hours<\/p>\n
Threatened to hold a protest even at Delhi<\/p>\n
28 Toll Plazas freed for 3 hours<\/p>\n
Ferozepur, January 20, 2024:\u00a0 The issue of the release of Sikh prisoners, or\u00a0Bandi Singhs, has been simmering for a long time.\u00a0Today, the members of Quami Insaaf Morcha, on a call, registered their protest by closing most of the Toll Plazas in the State for three hours from 11 am to 2 pm, for the release of \u2018Bandi Singhs\u2019. \u00a0\u00a0The QIM front had been demanding the release of Sikh prisoners in jails for a long time.<\/p>\n
The release of \u2018Bandi Singhs (Sikh political prisoners)\u2019, languishing in jails after having served their terms, is an emotive issue in Punjab. Now all eyes are on the BJP, which is ruling at the Centre, and is trying to create a base in Punjab.<\/p>\n
Fateh Singh, Kot Karor Kalan said that the Sikhs under the banner of\u00a0 Qaumi Insaaf Morcha\u00a0(Sikh Nation Justice Protest) \u00a0have been\u00a0fighting for the release of Sikh prisoners, who have completed their punishment terms. The issue of their release has been a central issue for Punjabis for some time but recently, political parties and organizations have highlighted the matter.<\/p>\n
There are a lot of Sikh political prisoners who are languishing in various jails of the country despite having completed their prison term. Many Sikh prisoners have been in jail for the last 24-30 years, whereas the sentences are typically only 14 years, he added.<\/p>\n
He said it is just a warning to the central government through today\u2019s protest. The Sikh sentiments were already hurt for over a decade and any further delay in the release of the detainees will only send a stronger negative message to the Sikh community.\u00a0We will even visit Delhi to hold a protest.<\/p>\n
The other issues include punishment in sacrilege cases and levelling charges in Behbal Kalan firing cases. We have been firing for the last more than one year and today all farmer’s outfits have supported the closure of toll plazas at Kot Karor Kalan, Ferozepur and Bathinda.\u00a0 In all, 28 toll plazas including Bhatinda, Ropar, and Mohali were closed today for three hours.\u00a0 It is very unfortunate that despite an announcement from the Red Fort, the Bandhi Singhs have not been released. The three accused in the Beant Singh murder case have already been released. There is a fear among the government about the popularity of these Bandhi Singhs among the Sikh community that if they are released, they will lead them to political ends also. If the government is serious about it, it must release the Bandhi Singhs at the earliest, said a farmer leader.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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