Bhai Hari Singh (1897 – 20.2.1921), son of Bhai Kanhaiya Singh, was born at village Thothian (district Amritsar). When he was just twelve, he learnt a lot of Gurbani by heart. Soon he began participating in Sikh missionary activities. Bhai Hari Singh was a good wrestler and player of Kabbadi. He participated in several wrestling matches. He was one of the few wrestlers who did not cut or trim their hair. His marriage was performed in accordance with authentic Sikh ceremonies. Bhai Hari Singh also joined army for some time. When a Shaheedi Jatha was enroled to participate in Gurdwara Rakab Ganj agitation, he offered himself. When a Jatha left for Nanakana Sahib, on February 19, 1921, he dressed himself in the Sikh traditional dress and went to Sahib, where he embraced martyrdom the following day.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)