AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—Political Sikh prisoner Bhai Waryam Singh who was released from Bareilly jail after 26 years long imprisonment yesterday reached Sri Harmandir Sahib to pay obeisance there along with his family. After paying obeisance, Bhai Waryam Singh met SGPC appointed Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh.
Speaking about his release from the prison, Bhai Waryam Singh clarified that the Punjab government did not make any efforts to get him released. He added that he was allotted premature release only due to efforts of the Uttar Pradesh government. “Jail Minister Balwant Singh Ramuwalia played crucial role in facilitating premature release to me,” he added, while appreciating the year long struggle of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa.
Bhai Parminder Singh Amloh of Sikh Relief (UK) announced on this occasion that his organization would provide a rehabilitation package to Bhai Waryam Singh. Sikh24 learned from its sources that even though Bhai Waryam Singh met Giani Gurbachan Singh, he was not honoured by the SGPC. SGPC typically honours Sikh activists at Sri Akal Takht Sahib for their role in the Sikh freedom movement.
Bibi Sukhwinder Kaur (wife of Bhai Waryam Singh), Bhai Jaswinder Singh (his son), Bibi Ranjit Kaur (daughter-in-law), Bhai Satnam Singh, Bhai Ajaib Singh Abhiasi, Prof. Sarchand Singh, Bhai Paramjit Singh of Janhitt Sewa Society, Bibi Parminder Kaur, Bhai Parminder Singh Amloh and others were also accompanying Bhai Waryam Singh on this occasion.
