Bhai Jawahar Singh (? – 21.2.1924), son of Bhai Khetu, belonging to a so-called low caste family, was born at village Kundal (district Firozpur). When he grew up, he joined the British Indian army. During his service he got initiation. The Granthi of the army also taught him reading and writing Gurmukhi script. Soon, he could recite Gurbani. After a service of five years he resigned the army. When Gurdwara Reform movement began, he made active participation in it. He joined the first Shaheedi Jatha, which left Akal Takht Sahib on February 9, 1924. The Jatha reached Jaito on February 21, 1924. The Jatha was fired at by the army. He was hit by a bullet which took his life.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)