Dharam Singh Hayatpur
Dharam Singh Hayatpur (or Hiatpur) (1884 – 27 February 1926)[1] was a prominent member of the Sikh political and religious group the Babbar Akali Movement in India.
Biography
[edit]In 1926 a British imperial Sessions Court sentenced him to life imprisonment for his activities, but this sentence was increased on appeal by the High Court and he was hanged.[2] Dharam Singh Hayatpur and five other men's struggle influenced Bhagat Singh in writing his article, "Blood Sprinkled on the Day of Holi Babbar Akalis on the Crucifix"[3] which shows admiration for the men and highlights their cause.
References
[edit]- ^ "Babar Akali Movement". Sikhpoint. Archived from the original on 10 May 2006. Retrieved 2 September 2008.
- ^ Aggarwal, Som Nath (2007). The Heroes of Cellular Jail. Publication Bureau, Punjabi University. p. 186. ISBN 978-81-7380-107-5. Retrieved 2 September 2008.
- ^ "Blood Sprinkled on the Day of Holi Babbar Akalis on the Crucifix". Sikhpoint. Retrieved 23 January 2009.
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