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MALAGHAR SINGH HIJACKER


Bhai Malaghar Singh (10.5.1965 – 1990), son of Bhai Mohan Singh was born at village Samana Kalan (district Ropar). In reaction to the attack of the Indian army on Darbar Sahib and several other Gurdwaras (on June 4, 1984), he joined hijacking of an Indian Airliner on July 5, 1984. He was arrested at Lahore airport. Though he was acquitted by court, he remained in jail for about six years. Finally, he was released. He tried to secretly enter India through Rajasthan border. He was arrested and, later, killed by the police.

(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)