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'''Gurdev Singh Debu''' ( | '''Gurdev Singh Debu''' (later, Area Commander Gurdev Singh Debu) was born on July 15, 1961 in the village of Dheerpur, Jallandhar. His parents were Mrs Gian Kaur and Mr. Gurbachan Singh Sekhon who were farmers. | ||
Gurdev Singh completed his primary education in his native village of Dheerpur and attended high school in the nearby village of Dialpur. He was a former president of the area of Kartarpur of [[All India Sikh Students Federation|AISSF]]. After this, he began to work on motors and was soon known as an expert. | |||
He was married to Bibi Balvinder Kaur. He had one daughter and one son from this marriage. <ref>http://www.sikhlionz.com/martyrbhaigurdevsinghdebu.htm </ref>. | |||
He started working with [[Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale]] after “[[April 13]], [[1978]] Nirankari confrontation” when thirteen [[Sikhs]] of the [[Akhand Kirtani Jatha]] were murdered. He was known to be a very close associate of [[Bhai Amrik Singh]]. He participated in a peaceful agitation called “Dharam Yudh Morcha”, originally launched in August 1982 by [[Harcharan Singh Longowal]]. He also attended a Sikh Camp (December 26 to 31, 1983) to get a certification in Sikh religious education. | He started working with [[Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale]] after the “[[April 13]], [[1978]] Nirankari confrontation” when thirteen [[Sikhs]] of the [[Akhand Kirtani Jatha]] were murdered. He was known to be a very close associate of [[Bhai Amrik Singh]]. He participated in a peaceful agitation called “Dharam Yudh Morcha”, originally launched in August 1982 by [[Harcharan Singh Longowal]]. He also attended a Sikh Camp (December 26 to 31, 1983) to get a certification in Sikh religious education. | ||
The 1984 Indian army attack on [[Golden Temple]], | The 1984 Indian army attack on the [[Golden Temple]], infamously known as [[Operation Blue Star]] changed his future life. His initial response was his participation in attacking government properties in the countryside. He joined Mr. Manbir Singh Chaheru, Mr. Mathra Singh and Mr. Tarsem Singh Kuhaar and their other companions in establishing the original [[Khalistan Commando Force]]. He was made one of the area commanders and desinated "Area Commander Gurdev Singh Debu". He participated in several battles with the Indian Government forces after that. | ||
He also protected Hindu families and provided them financial help under his area of command so that they did not have to move out of the state. | |||
== Arrest, Torture and Murder == | == Arrest, Torture and Murder == | ||
In the month of June 1987, in an under-cover operation, the Punjab Police were able to arrest him after making him unconscious with some sedative laced milk. He was ruthlessly tortured to gather information about the Khalistan Commando Force. He was first beaten, and his bones were broken and twisted. Next, his legs were cut open and hot chilies were thrust in. Mr Singh’s body was then pierced with red hot iron rods. The police became so frustrated with his silence that they cut out one of his eyes at this stage. On Friday July 3, 1987, to extract at least some secret information, Punjab police put him in a boiling tub of water where he was ‘’’boiled to death’’’. later the Police claimed that he was killed in a police encounter. <ref>http://www.partitionofindia.com/_disk1/000008f1.htm</ref><ref>http://www.panthic.org/news/130/ARTICLE/2400/2006-04-16.html </ref>. | |||
In the month of June 1987, in an under-cover operation, Punjab Police | |||
His mutilated body was handed over to local villagers when they surrounded the police station with their tractors, trolleys and buses and demanded they be given the body to cremate. | His mutilated body was handed over to local villagers when they surrounded the police station with their tractors, trolleys and buses and demanded they be given the body to cremate. | ||
== Aftermath == | == Aftermath == | ||
It has been reported that his entire family was illegally arrested and interrogated afterwards. | It has been reported that his entire family was illegally arrested and interrogated afterwards. | ||
==Monument== | ==Monument== | ||
A memorial structure in his memory exists in the form of Sikh Religious Flag called “Nishan Sahib” at the entrance to his home village of Dheerpur - on the Hamira side. A big [[Sikh]] religious fair, called "Jor-Mela" is held on his death anniversary on every 3rd of July <ref> http://www.mypind.com/jal/jalPage242.htm </ref> | |||
A memorial structure in his memory exists in the form of Sikh Religious Flag called “Nishan Sahib” at the entrance to his village | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 19:30, 2 April 2008
Gurdev Singh Debu (later, Area Commander Gurdev Singh Debu) was born on July 15, 1961 in the village of Dheerpur, Jallandhar. His parents were Mrs Gian Kaur and Mr. Gurbachan Singh Sekhon who were farmers. Gurdev Singh completed his primary education in his native village of Dheerpur and attended high school in the nearby village of Dialpur. He was a former president of the area of Kartarpur of AISSF. After this, he began to work on motors and was soon known as an expert.
He was married to Bibi Balvinder Kaur. He had one daughter and one son from this marriage. [1].
He started working with Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale after the “April 13, 1978 Nirankari confrontation” when thirteen Sikhs of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha were murdered. He was known to be a very close associate of Bhai Amrik Singh. He participated in a peaceful agitation called “Dharam Yudh Morcha”, originally launched in August 1982 by Harcharan Singh Longowal. He also attended a Sikh Camp (December 26 to 31, 1983) to get a certification in Sikh religious education.
The 1984 Indian army attack on the Golden Temple, infamously known as Operation Blue Star changed his future life. His initial response was his participation in attacking government properties in the countryside. He joined Mr. Manbir Singh Chaheru, Mr. Mathra Singh and Mr. Tarsem Singh Kuhaar and their other companions in establishing the original Khalistan Commando Force. He was made one of the area commanders and desinated "Area Commander Gurdev Singh Debu". He participated in several battles with the Indian Government forces after that.
He also protected Hindu families and provided them financial help under his area of command so that they did not have to move out of the state.
Arrest, Torture and Murder
In the month of June 1987, in an under-cover operation, the Punjab Police were able to arrest him after making him unconscious with some sedative laced milk. He was ruthlessly tortured to gather information about the Khalistan Commando Force. He was first beaten, and his bones were broken and twisted. Next, his legs were cut open and hot chilies were thrust in. Mr Singh’s body was then pierced with red hot iron rods. The police became so frustrated with his silence that they cut out one of his eyes at this stage. On Friday July 3, 1987, to extract at least some secret information, Punjab police put him in a boiling tub of water where he was ‘’’boiled to death’’’. later the Police claimed that he was killed in a police encounter. [2][3].
His mutilated body was handed over to local villagers when they surrounded the police station with their tractors, trolleys and buses and demanded they be given the body to cremate.
Aftermath
It has been reported that his entire family was illegally arrested and interrogated afterwards.
Monument
A memorial structure in his memory exists in the form of Sikh Religious Flag called “Nishan Sahib” at the entrance to his home village of Dheerpur - on the Hamira side. A big Sikh religious fair, called "Jor-Mela" is held on his death anniversary on every 3rd of July [4]
