Fauja Singh (Sikh leader)

Fauja Singh (Gurdaspur, Punjab (British India), May 17, 1936 – Amritsar, April 13, 1978) was one of 13 Sikhs killed at violence during a protest against the Sant Nirankaris in 1978.

For Punjab MLA, see Fauja Singh Sarari. For marathon runner, see Fauja Singh.
Fauja Singh
Photograph of Fauja Singh giving a speech to American Sikhs at the Gurdaspur jail
Born
Fauja Singh

(1936-05-17)May 17, 1936
Gurdaspur, Punjab (British India)
DiedApril 13, 1978(1978-04-13) (aged 41)
Cause of deathKilled in protest against Nirankari
NationalityIndian
SpouseAmarjit Kaur
ParentSurain Singh
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