Khalistani leader Mahal Singh Babbar cremated in Pakistan

Lahore: The family of Khalistani leader Mahal Singh Babbar, associated with the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), has confirmed his death in Pakistan. He was cremated on March 26.

According to media reports, Mahal Singh’s family in Punjab had earlier denied reports of his death at a private hospital in Nankana Sahib. The 85-year-old had been facing health issues due to old age and was admitted to the hospital before passing away.

Mahal Singh was accused of involvement in violent incidents across multiple districts in India, including Amritsar and Faridkot. Dal Khalsa leader Kanwar Pal Singh Bittu said he was also accused of being involved in the 1995 assassination of then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh in a bomb blast.

Kanwar Pal Singh Bittu said a program is being planned to hold an ardas ceremony at Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar in his memory.

According to Ravinder Singh Robin, Mahal Singh had served in the Indian Air Force before joining violent activities. He was from Dasuwal village in Bhikhiwind tehsil of Tarn Taran district and was the elder brother of Sukhdev Singh Babbar, who led the Babbar Khalsa International organization for 14 years.