Bhai Kesar Singh (17.8.1893 – 20.2.1921), son of Bhai Paal Singh, was born at Chakk No. 38 Nizampur Dewa Singh Wala (district Sheikhupura). His father was a poor worker and he too had to earn his livelihood by cattle-grazing and such petty jobs. Bhai Kesar Singh was fond of singing hymns and religious poems. He had a sweet vice and people loved to listen to him singing. When Bhai Lachhman Singh announced formation of a Jatha for the liberation of the Gurdwaras at Nanakana Sahib, he offered himself as a volunteer. On February 19, 1920, he received a message from Jathedar Lachhman Singh. His parents tried to stop him but he left his home and joined the Jatha to Nanakana Sahib, where he embraced martyrdom the following day.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)