Gurbachan Singh Manochahal
Sikh leader (1954–1993) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chief General, Jathedar, Baba Gurbachan Singh Manochahal (6 June 1954 – 28 February 1993) was Jathedar of Akal Takht who founded the Bhindranwale Tiger Force of Khalistan in 1987.[1] Manochahal was responsible for over 1,000 killings by the time of his death as the head of a pro-Khalistan militant outfit.[2] He was a farmer, soldier, religious preacher, social worker, militant, militant leader and a politician, though was not directly involved in politics.[3]
Quick Facts Baba, Jathedar of the Akal Takht ...
Gurbachan Singh Manochahal | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Jathedar of the Akal Takht | |
In office 24 June 1988 – 5 February 1993 | |
Appointed by | Sarbat Khalsa |
Acting Jathedar of the Akal Takht | |
In office 27 April 1986 – 26 January 1987 | |
Preceded by | Gurdev Singh Kaunke |
Succeeded by | Gurdev Singh Kaunke |
1st Jathedar of Bhindranwale Tiger Force of Khalistan | |
In office 1984–1993 | |
Preceded by | Position Established |
Succeeded by | Balwinder Singh |
Personal details | |
Born | Gurbachan Singh (1954-06-06)6 June 1954 Manochahal, Tarn Taran, Panjab |
Died | 28 February 1993(1993-02-28) (aged 38) Rataul, Tarn Taran, Panjab |
Known for | Founder of Bhindranwale Tiger Force of Khalistan |
Close