Nand Singh, Sihra, son of Narain Singh, carpenter of Phillaur, District Jullundur. Was educated at the Khalsa College, Amritsar, and went to England in 1910 for further education. Whence after obtaining his B. A. degree he proceeded to America, where he studied Mechanical Engineering for three years. He was a particular follower of Har Dyal and one ofthe Guru Gobind Singh scholars. Was present at Har Dyal's dinner ofthe 25th December 1912 in honour ofthe Delhi Bomb Outrage. Was a student for some time at the California University and a member of the Punjab House at Berkeley. Intended to go to London to address the Imperial Government on the subject of the grievances of Indians in America, but did not do so. Returned to India in 1913 on a special mission with Balwant Singh of village Khurdpur, district Jullundur (hanged in the 2nd Supplementary Case) and Narain Singh (N-22). Again went to America and in August 1914, applied for permission to visit Canada but was refused. Was present at a meeting in Stockton Gurdwara in January 1915 at which rules were framed for the guidance of emigrants returning to India in the Ghadr cause. Spoke at meetings of the Ghadr Party in December 1914 and January 1915, and on one occasion was reported to have stated that the British had sunk many transports with Indian troops on board, and to have urged his brethren to return to India and disguising themselves as fakirs and sadhus preach sedition to Indian sepoys. Professed loyalty to the British Consul-General but in reality aspired to hold Ram Chandra’s place, and was considered the equal of Har Dyal both as a revolutionary and a Professor. Reported about the middle of 1916 to have become a religious fanatic. It is not known when he returned to India but was reported to be in Lahore in 1926 as a representative of the Ford Motor Company. Presided over the All-India Ramgarhia Sikh Federation (a non-political body) at Kartarpur in April 1931, and also over the Ramgarhia Central Federation Session held at Kharagpur, Bengal. Is reported to be a friend ofMunsha Singh Dukhi (M- 54), and acquainted with Santa Singh of Gandiwind (S-18), Dasaundha Singh (D-16) and Bhag Singh (B-47), the most active members of the Kirti Party. He has ceased taking part in politics and is at present reported to be busy in opening a school of carpentry at his village. He was a highly paid agent ofthe Ford Motor Company but resigned hisjob last year.

Description : Wheat complexion; middle sized; keeps beard and long hair on head; knows Urdu and English; wears glasses; age about 45 years.