DAULATPURA, PUNJAB – Bhai Amritpal Singh’s associate, Bhai Basant Singh Khalsa, also imprisoned in Dibrugarh, Assam, was granted a seven-day parole by the courts following the death of his mother, Mata Kulwant Kaur. Under tight security arrangements, Bhai Basant Singh was brought to his native village, Daulatpura, where he performed the final rites of his mother and paid his last respects.
The antim-sanskar ceremony was attended by numerous Sikh leaders and personalities, including Bhai Tarsem Singh, father of MP Bhai Amritpal Singh from Khadoor Sahib, and Bibi Sandeep Kaur, wife of MP Sarabjit Singh Khalsa from Faridkot Lok Sabha constituency. They joined Bhai Basant Singh in offering a heartfelt farewell to Mata Kulwant Kaur.
Expressions of Gratitude and Concerns
Speaking to the media, Tarsem Singh expressed gratitude to the administration for facilitating Bhai Basant Singh’s presence at the funeral. Reflecting on the day Mata Kulwant Kaur passed away, he shared that he was visiting Amritpal Singh and others in Dibrugarh Jail at the time. He stated that all the Singhs are in high spirits in Dibrugarh prison.
Sandeep Kaur, wife of MP Sarabjit Singh Khalsa, highlighted the harsh political environment that has led to the incarceration of individuals like Bhai Basant Singh under the National Security Act (NSA). She remarked, “These Singhs are being punished for their efforts to eradicate drug addiction and promote Amrit Sanchar. She also criticized the lack of discussion in Parliament about the release of Sikh prisoners under NSA, stating that attempts to raise such issues are being dismissed as “sensitive matters.”
Tight Security Measures
While the ceremony witnessed significant participation from Sikh leaders and organizations, the strict security measures in place prevented a larger number of devotees from approaching Bhai Basant Singh to share their condolences. Many complained that this restriction as an impediment to expressing collective grief and support for the family.
