SANGRUR: The last remains of Bhai Jagrup Singh Kalakh were immersed in the Sutlej at Kiratpur Sahebon June 30 with Sikh rites. Bhai Kalakh was killed a few days ago in the course of a battle with the Indian troops. He belonged to the Khalistan Liberation Force and was its Lt General. A caravan of trucks, tractor trailers and cars started from Kalakh village in the morning. At the head was a well decorated truck were the last remains of the freedom fighter. Thousands of men and women joined the procession as it advanced through the Malwa villages. The procession became about 2 km long at Rara Saheb.
The Indian security forces tied to stop the people from joining the procession and put up hurdles on Dhulkot road near Ahmedgarh and again at the Doom bridge of a canal near Rara Saheb. Sensing the mood of the public, the troops gave way.
It was clear that the K.L.F leader was very popular among the Panth in the same way as Bhai Jugraj Singh was a hero of the Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike.
Article extracted from this publication >> July 5, 1991
