Fauja Singh (Sikh leader)
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Fauja Singh (Gurdaspur, Punjab (British India), May 17, 1936 – Amritsar, April 13, 1978) was one of 13 Sikhs killed at violence during a protest against the Sant Nirankaris in 1978.[1]
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Born | Fauja Singh (1936-05-17)May 17, 1936 |
Died | April 13, 1978(1978-04-13) (aged 41) |
Cause of death | Killed in protest[citation needed] against Nirankari |
Nationality | Indian |
Spouse | Amarjit Kaur |
Parent | Surain Singh |
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