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Radha Singh

City: Kapurthala

Radha Singh, son of Takht Singh, Jat, of Dhut Kalan. P. S. Bhunga, Kapurthala State. Went abroad in 1913. Used to work in the Ghadr Press but was dismissed by the late Ram Chandra of Peshawar, who was one of the leaders of the Ghadr Party in America during the Great War. In 1917 his address was P. O. Box No. 71 Selma, California. Wrote two revolutionary letters to Subedar Gurdit Singh and Sardar Nedar Singh of the 28th Punjabis, which were intercepted in August 1916. Sailed for India from Seattle, U. S. A., by the s. s. "Mishima Maru" on 23rd March 1929 and arrived at his village in May 1929. Since his return he has been taking a prominent part in the activities of the Akali Dal. Is at present Jathedar of the Akali Dal of Bhunga Tehsil. Was nominated by the Sikhs in America as their representative for the Doaba Sikh Educational Committee of women. Is said to be mixing with returned emigrants from America some of whom occasionally visit him at his village. Owns landed property and in addition, does money lending business.

Description : Wheat complexion; fat; broad forehead; height 5'-4"; little finger of left hand disfigured; age 40-42 years.