Shaheed Bhai Sukhdev Singh Babbar Shaheedi Diwas

[Azaad]

Jathedar Sukhdev Singh Ji Babbar was a very special Gursikh with many admirable qualities. During Vaisakhi 1978, when the Indian Government sponsored "Nirankaris" were parading around Amritsar, hurling abuse at our Gurus, Sahibzaadai and Panj Pyarai, Bhai Fauja Singh collated together a group of Gursikhs to protest at the insults. At the same time, Bhai Sukhdev Singh Ji was getting married. When Bhai Sukhdev Singh Ji heard about the martyrdom of his close friend Bhai Fauja Singh Ji, he called a meeting of Gursikhs who decided that they had no alternative but to defend the Khalsa Panth against these increasing attacks by using arms.

Jathedar Sukhdev Singh Babbar was a highly spiritual Gursikh as well as being a great military Commander. His daily prayers would last many hours, as he meditated peacefully on God. He was a very humble and caring man, soft-spoken, yet very determined and strong of character. He was a perfect example of a Gursikh.

In 1984, just prior to the Blue star operation in which the Indian Government set out to finish off Sikhism, Jathedar Sukhdev Singh received intelligence reports a few days earlier. Jathedar quickly formulated a defensive plan and began to fortify the Golden temple complex. As the Indian army arrived with its tanks, helicopters and thousands of troops, a few Gursikhs fought like true Warrior-Saints of Guru Gobind Singh and held out for almost a week. The first Singh to be martyred in operation Blue star was Jathedar Sukhdev Singh's close friend, Bhai Mengha Singh Ji, who received a single sniper shot to the head.

The Gursikhs within the complex fought so courageously that they sent shivers down the spines of the Indian Army commanders. Eventually, however, the Gursikhs also suffered many losses and Jathedar Sukhdev Singh's men pleaded with him to leave the complex and to continue the resistance soon afterwards. Jathedar Sukhdev Singh had no choice but to leave, but his heart never healed having seen with his own eyes, the desecration of our holy Akal Takhat and Harmandir Sahib. For the next eight years, Jathedar Sukhdev Singh commanded attacks on the evil and merciless police and army forces who had direct orders from the Indian Government to rape all Sikh women and kill all Amritdhari Sikhs.

In August 1992, Jathedar Sukhdev Singh Babbar was ambushed by the Indian Army. He was executed immediately. He will always be remembered as a true Warrior-Saint of Guru Gobind Singh and a brave patriot of the Khalsa Nation.

[K. SINGH DEEP]

Jathedar Sukhdev Singh Ji Babbar was a very special Gursikh with many admirable qualities. During Vaisakhi 1978, when the Indian Government sponsored "Nirankaris" were parading around Amritsar, hurling abuse at our Gurus, Sahibzaadai and Panj Pyarai, Bhai Fauja Singh collated together a group of Gursikhs to protest at the insults. At the same time, Bhai Sukhdev Singh Ji was getting married. When Bhai Sukhdev Singh Ji heard about the martyrdom of his close friend Bhai Fauja Singh Ji, he called a meeting of Gursikhs who decided that they had no alternative but to defend the Khalsa Panth against these increasing attacks by using arms.

Jathedar Sukhdev Singh Babbar was a highly spiritual Gursikh as well as being a great military Commander. His daily prayers would last many hours, as he meditated peacefully on God. He was a very humble and caring man, soft-spoken, yet very determined and strong of character. He was a perfect example of a Gursikh.

In 1984, just prior to the Blue star operation in which the Indian Government set out to finish off Sikhism, Jathedar Sukhdev Singh received intelligence reports a few days earlier. Jathedar quickly formulated a defensive plan and began to fortify the Golden temple complex. As the Indian army arrived with its tanks, helicopters and thousands of troops, a few Gursikhs fought like true Warrior-Saints of Guru Gobind Singh and held out for almost a week. The first Singh to be martyred in operation Blue star was Jathedar Sukhdev Singh's close friend, Bhai Mengha Singh Ji, who received a single sniper shot to the head.

The Gursikhs within the complex fought so courageously that they sent shivers down the spines of the Indian Army commanders. Eventually, however, the Gursikhs also suffered many losses and Jathedar Sukhdev Singh's men pleaded with him to leave the complex and to continue the resistance soon afterwards. Jathedar Sukhdev Singh had no choice but to leave, but his heart never healed having seen with his own eyes, the desecration of our holy Akal Takhat and Harmandir Sahib. For the next eight years, Jathedar Sukhdev Singh commanded attacks on the evil and merciless police and army forces who had direct orders from the Indian Government to rape all Sikh women and kill all Amritdhari Sikhs.

In August 1992, Jathedar Sukhdev Singh Babbar was ambushed by the Indian Army. He was executed immediately. He will always be remembered as a true Warrior-Saint of Guru Gobind Singh and a brave patriot of the Khalsa Nation.

[K. SINGH DEEP]

GURBANI teaches us " GURSAKHI JOT PARGAT HOE " and it means whenever we need guidance or we have any doubt about any aspect, we shold refer to life history of GUru Sahiban( SAKHI ) and we are enlightened with true path.

When in 1984 the then PM iNDIRA (GANDHI )KHAN ,ordererd for military attack and even prior to attack by military, CRPF and

BSF was taking positions for encounters,all true SIKHS should have left the complex and should have avoided the merciless incident.

We may take guidance from SAKHI related to GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI here for guidance in such a condition.

When just before 3 days of marriage of BIBI VEERO JI,( the daughtrr of Guru HARGOBIND sAHIB JI) Guru ji became to know that Mughal army is going to attack SIKHS and GURU GHAR at AMRITSAR SAHIB, GURU JI ordered the sikhs to face and reply the Mughal army out side the city so that BEADBI of GURU GHAR could be avoided. In addition to change the place of definite battle, GURU SAHIB JI also changed the venue of marriage from AMRITSAR SAHIB to some nearby village. And in such a way battle was fought ,won and marriage was also cleberated on the fixed date but at another venue.

IF our GURUS have been acting like this then what was the the necessity of SIKHS to invite this battle to SACHKHAND SRI HARMANDIR SAHIB JI SRI AMRITSAR SAHIB. Why our so called GENERALS ,cOMMANDERS, SAINT SOLDIERS , AKALI LEADERS,

JATHEDARS,THEKEDARS of SIKH QOM could not avoid this clash or throgh this clash/battle out side. No dobt the cruel step taken by the Government and Military can never be removed from the mind of true Sikhs and in history, but and again but we the the do called TRUE SIKHS are responsible for such a black chapter of the history.Lest we not forget that the forthcoming generations will not forgive us for this chapter which we could have avoided by changing the avenue like GURU HARGOBIND SAHIB JI. Alias we could have done so.

I never mean to heart any body personally or some institution specifically , but my humble submisssion is that in future ,if such a situation arises , please and please spare SRI HARMANDAR SAHIB and the pious complex from making it a fort and inviting any armed force to this PIOUS CENTRE OF SIKH PANTH ,and even than if some body attacks GURU GHAR , THE SIKH PANTH is competent enough to teach lesson to ABDALIS, MASSA RANGHARS, JAKARIA KHANS,etc. etc.

Moist humbly

Guru Ghar Da ik Nimana kookar

[Mehtab Singh]

VAHEGURU!