Baba Roor Singh

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Born : 1880, Mother : As Jagat Singh, Mother : Kishan Kaur, Father : Sada Singh, Grand Father : Sukhan Singh, Grand Grand Father : Desh Singh, After serving in the Army for 4-5 years he left it and went to the USA and worked as a labourer.On 13 March, 1913 first meeting under the chairmanship of Lala Hardial was held. Kartar Singh Sarabha used to address him as Bai (Brother). A book having a red cover with the name “Gaddar Dian Gujjan” was to be printed and the Indians decided to have a Printing Press. Baba Roor Singh took maximum possible part in the freedom struggle by spreading the message of the Gaddar party, distributing copies of “Gaddar Dian – Gunjan” (Red Book) at various places including the ships. He donated his total earnings to the Gaddar Party. When he returned to India, the following prominent gentlemen were among the co-passengers with Baba:
Mr. Gupta, M.A. from U.P.
Mr. Sen, B.A. from Bengal
Mr. Madura, 1 st year M.A.
Mr. Pingle, M.A., Maratha

On arrival he was apprehended at the Port itself and was sent to jail. Two years term in Jhelum jail, one year in Central Jail in Lahore and Camel Pur etc. Initially he was awarded life term, during subsequent trial Nawab Halwara who was the prosecution witness from the Police side, helped him by stating that he does not recognize the Baba. Nawab’s brother was a member of the Gaddar Party and he persuaded his brother not to state anything which can go against Roor Sahib. As a result he stayed in jail for 6-7 years only and sincerely followed the restriction imposed upon him to stay within his village area. A government letter issued in 1919 was received in 1921 which stated that all restrictions imposed on Roor Singh alias Boor Singh s/o Sada Singh are withdrawn. Country was freed on 15 August, 1947 and Gaddar Party members dreams came true. Baba Ji was granted Rs. 20 and Rs. 30 PM as pension/relief from the National Relief Fund, but his financial position by and by became worse and he passed away on 11 July 1966. His pension later on was increased to Rs. 50 and was assured of further help by CM and PM and was honoured as follows:
Appreciation letter from Smt. Indra Gandhi, PM.
Appreciation from S. Darbara Singh Minister under S. Pratap Singh Kairon.
Appreciation letter from S. Pratap Singh Kairon CM Pb.
Appreciation letter (Posth) from Giani Zail Singh CM Pb.