As Singhra mourns its loss, locals recall deaths of two farmers in a 1993 agitation
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar termed the 65-year-old preacher s death “an irreparable loss” while his Punjab counterpart Capt Amarinder Singh also expressed grief over the demise of Baba Ram Singh. December 18, 2020 10:40:13 am
Followers queue up to pay homage to the mortal remains of Baba Ram Singh at Singhra gurdwara, in Karnal, Thursday. (Sukhbir Siwach)
Shiromani Akali Dal leaders and a large number of followers of Sikh preacher Baba Ram Singh, who died of a bullet injury, paid their last respects to him at the Nanaksar Gurdwara in Karnal’s Singhra village on Thursday.
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Priest kills self near Singhu, ‘suicide note’ says hurt by farmers’ plight
While Baba Ram Singh is reported to have shot himself with his licensed revolver, Kundli police station SHO Ravi Kumar said they were yet to ascertain the weapon used. “His associates have given a statement to the police that he died by suicide. Our probe is on,” he said. Updated: December 17, 2020 10:20:28 am
The body was taken to Karnal for a postmortem examination. Officials said it will later be taken to the Nanaksar Gurdwara in Singhra village, where a large number of his followers have gathered. The last rites are set to be held on Friday.
Unable to bear farmers plight , Sikh cleric shoots self
Unable to bear farmers plight , Sikh cleric shoots self
Last Updated: Thu, Dec 17th, 2020, 09:41:56hrs
New Delhi: A Sikh preacher supporting the farmers agitation against the Centre s agriculture laws allegedly committed suicide near the Singhu border in Delhi on Wednesday, police said.
A handwritten note in Punjabi, purportedly left behind by the deceased, says he was unable to bear the pain of farmers .
The note is being verified by police.
An official of the Sonipat police said they had received a call that Sant Ram Singh (65), who hailed from Singhra village in Nissing area of Karnal district, allegedly shot himself.
Farmers Protest: Punjab, Haryana CMs condole death of Sikh preacher near Singhu border
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Published: Thursday, December 17, 2020, 14:16 [IST]
Chandigarh, Dec 17: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday termed the death of Sikh preacher Sant Ram Singh, who was supporting the farmers protest and allegedly committed suicide near the Singhu border, an irreparable loss .
His Punjab counterpart Amarinder Singh also expressed grief over the death of the 65-year-old preacher. Police said Sant Ram Singh allegedly died by suicide near the Singhu border on Wednesday.
A handwritten note in Punjabi, purportedly left behind by the deceased, says he was unable to bear the pain of farmers . The note is being verified by the police. An official of the Sonipat police said they had received a call that Sant Ram Singh (65), who hailed from Singhra village in Nissing area of Karnal district, allegedly shot himself.