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Ishar Singh

Village: Alamwala

City: Ferozepore

Ishar Singh of Alamwala, P. S. Baghapurana, District Ferozepore. Went abroad about 1912. Sent money to various men for the construction of Girls' schools at Alamwala and Chand Nawan. Was elected an office bearer of the U. S. A. Malwa Sudharak Society, Stockton, for 1928. In 1932 he was Treasurer of this society, and President of the Pacific Coast Khalsa Diwan Society, Stockton. Was a signatory to a special manifesto, issued by the Khalsa Diwan Society which contained the proceedings of a Sikh Diwan held on to 12th April 1932 at Stockton Gurdwara, urging the overthrow of the British Government. Is still in California and is believed to be "used” by the Ghadr Party. Owns landed property at his village.

Description : Age about 40 years; wheat complexion; knows Gurmukhi.