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GOPAL SINGH (NANAKANA)


Bhai Gopal Singh (1896 – 20.2.1921), son of Bhai Hukam Singh, was born at village Bahoru Chakk No 22. He was fond of study of religious literature and Keertan. In 1912, he joined army. He participated in the First World War. He was wounded in the battlefield. He returned home on long sick leave. When Gurdwara Reform Movement began, he made active participation. When a Jatha was formed for the freedom of Gurdwaras of Nanakana Sahib, he joined it a embraced martyrdom on February 20, 1921.

(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)