Gurbachan Singh

Gurbachan Singh (10 December 1930 – 24 April 1980) was the third guru of the Sant Nirankari sect, considered to be heterodox by mainstream Sikhs. He was born in Peshawar (modern-day Pakistan). He was declared next Baba by his father and predecessor Baba Avtar Singh in 1962. He was assassinated in 1980 following a clash with Sikh fundamentalists.

Not to be confused with Gurbachan Singh Manochahal or Gurbachan Singh Salaria.
For the Indian Olympic athlete, see Gurbachan Singh (athlete).

Baba
Gurbachan Singh
Official portrait
Guru of Sant Nirankari sect
Preceded byAvtar Singh (father)
Succeeded byHardev Singh
TitleThird Guru of Sant Nirankari sect
Personal
Born10 December 1930
Died24 April 1980
ReligionSant Nirankari Mission
SpouseKulwant Kaur
Parents
  • Avtar Singh (father)
  • Budhwanti (mother)
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