Avtar Singh Brahma
Founder of the Khalistan Liberation Force / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Avtar Singh Brahma (1951 – 22 July 1988) was a Sikh Kharku and one of the main founding figures and the second leader of Khalistan Liberation Force founded in 1986.[1][2][3] Avtar Singh has been reputed for never attacking civilians.[3] He was famed and popular amongst rural Sikhs who consider Brahma a Robin Hood figure.[3] Avtar Singh was famed for his bravery and for the multiple encounters he took part in. Most known was Operation Mand where Brahma shoot down a Central Reserve Police Force helicopter.[4] Brahma also famed for being very religious and was credited with reading Gurbani 18 hours of a day.[5]
Quick Facts 12th Jathedar of Damdama Sahib, Jathedar of Tat Khalsa ...
Avtar Singh Brahma | |
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12th Jathedar of Damdama Sahib | |
In office 1988 – 22 July 1988 | |
Jathedar of Tat Khalsa | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Merged with Khalistan Liberation Force |
2nd Jathedar of Khalistan Liberation Force | |
Preceded by | Aroor Singh |
Succeeded by | Gurjant Singh Budhsinghwala |
Personal details | |
Born | 1951 (1951) Village Brahmpura, Tarn Taran district, India |
Died | 22 July 1988(1988-07-22) (aged 36–37) Rajasthan, India |
Nickname | Brahma |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Khalistan Liberation Force |
Years of service | 1984–1988 |
Rank | Jathedar, General |
Battles/wars | Insurgency in Punjab |
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