Radicalization
He started working with Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale after “April 13, 1978 Nirankari confrontation” when thirteen Sikhs of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha were murdered. He was known to be a very close associate of Bhai Amrik Singh. He participated in a peaceful agitation Dharam Yudh Morcha, originally launched in August 1982 by Harcharan Singh Longowal. He also attended a Sikh Camp (December 26 to 31, 1983) to get a certification in Sikh religious education.
The 1984 Indian army attack on Golden Temple, famously known as Operation Blue Star changed his future life. His initial response was his participation in attacking government properties in the countryside. He joined Mr. Manbir Singh Chaheru, Mr. Mathra Singh, Mr. Tarsem Singh Kuhaar, Mr. Harjinder Singh Jinda, Mr. Sukhdev Singh Sukha and their other companions in establishing Khalistan Commando Force to avenge those killed in Operation Blue Star and take up the cause of Sikh secession from India. He was made one of the area commanders of this organization. He participated in several battles with Indian Government forces afterwards.
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