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Ishar Singh

Village: Marhana

City: Amritsar

Ishar Singh, son of Jowand Singh, Jat, of Marhana, P. S. Sirhali, District Amritsar. Was a "Tosha Maru" passenger, who was interned on arrival in India, apparently in 1914. Was released and restricted in June 1916. The restrictions were subsequently removed. He took a prominent part in the Akali agitation. Was convicted in 3 cases and sentenced to an aggregate of 5 years' imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 700. After his release he joined the Congress agitation. Is a member of the Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee and a zealous worker of the Kirti Kisan Party. Is a dangerous man and holds extreme political views. Was arrested on 7th June 1932 under Section 17 (A), C. L. A. A. in connection with the Sikh Political Conference held at Tam Tam and sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50 on 17th June 1932. Associates with Wasakha Singh of Dodher Amritsar (W-6), Gurdit Singh of Sirhali (G-46) and Santa Singh of Gandiwind (S-l 8).

Description : Age 55/56 years; wheat complexion; short beard; tall; knows Gurmukhi and a little English.