Mota Singh, son of Achhar Singh, Jat, of Bharoli, P. S. Banga, District Jullundur. A "Komagata Maru" passenger, who was regarded as one of the most formidable men in the district, with strong Akali views. Reported to have possessed a revolver and participated in the Pachnangal Dacoity in the Hoshiarpur district. Arrested and interned in 1915. Released and restricted to his village in 1916. Restrictions removed in December 1919. Applied for a passport to Fiji in October 1927, but refused on account of his complicity in the "Komagata Maru" affair, and association with political undesirables. Convicted in 1931 under Sections 148/149/304,1. P. C. and sentenced to seven years' imprisonment. Still in jail. Owns landed property.

Description : Age 42 years; wheat complexion; height 5'-6"; stout build.