Will conduct ‘foot march’ for release of Sikh prisoners: Mand

‘Parallel’ acting jathedar of Akal Takht Dhyan Singh Mand has announced to organise a ‘foot march’ seeking the release of Bandi Singhs who have been languishing in various jails in the country even after the completion of their jail terms.

The foot march would commence from Akal Takht in September and would reach Takht Damdama Sahib at Talwandi Sabo and Takht Kesgarh Sahib at Anandpur Sahib before culminating at Akal Takht.

Addressing mediapersons, he said the Sikh community has been demanding the release of Sikh prisoners for a long time now. They are still in jails even as they have completed their sentences. Though memorandums were submitted many times and protest marches were carried out, the government has failed to pay any heed to their genuine demand.

“We have no option but to come out on roads for the release of ‘Bandi Singhs’,” he pointed out.

Sharing details, he said the foot march that would commence from the Sikh highest temporal seat on September 20 would reach Takht Damdama Sahib after various stages where they would hold ‘Ardas’ (prayer) for their release. From there, it would go to Takht Kesgarh Sahib and a prayer would be held there also.