AMRITSAR: Giani Raghbir Singh of Sri Akal Takht Sahib has expressed his deep condolences on the death of Bibi Amarjit Kaur, the wife of Bhai Fauja Singh who was martyred for the sake of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in 1978.
In a statement issued by the Akal Takht Sahib Secretariat, Giani Raghbir Singh said that after the martyrdom of Bhai Fauja Singh in 1978, Bibi Amarjit Kaur formed the Babbar Khalsa despite the unbearable repression and strictness of the government during the Sikh struggle that lasted for almost a decade and a half.
He said that in the life of Bibi Amarjit Kaur, a glimpse of the ancient Sikh women of the eighteenth century Sikh history could be seen.
He said that with the death of Bibi Amarjit Kaur, a great loss is being felt in the field of Panthic service.
He said that Bibi Amarjit Kaur's struggling life and service will be a source of inspiration for the coming generations of Sikhs, especially Sikh women.
He prayed to the Eternal God to grant Bibi Amarjit Kaur a place at his feet and give strength to the Panthic family to take care of them.
Meanwhile Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, president of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has expressed grave sorrow over the death of Bibi Amarjit Kaur, wife of Bhai Fauja Singh. Advocate Dhami said that Bhai Fauja Singh along with 13 Sikhs attained martyrdom on the Baisakhi day of 1978 to stop the false propaganda being done against Sri Guru Granth Sahib by the sectarian fake Nirankaris.
Bhai Fauja Singh and his family, who were martyred for religion, have great respect in the Sikh religion.
He said that Bibi Amarjit Kaur, wife of Bhai Fauja Singh, has also done great work in the society. Bibi Amarjit Kaur passing away is a great loss to the family and the Sikh community.
Expressing his sympathy with the family, the Shiromani Committee President prayed to the feet of God to grant the departed soul a home in his feet and provide strength to the family.
Meanwhile, the Chief Secretary of the Shiromani Committee. Kulwant Singh Manan also expressed his grief over the death of Bibi Amarjit Kaur and expressed his condolences to the family.