Gurdev Singh Debu
Gurdev Singh Debu | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Debu |
| Born | 15 July 1961 village Dheerpur, Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
| Died | 3 July 1987 Unknown, Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
| Allegiance | KCF |
| Years of service | 1984–1987 |
| Rank | Area Commander |
| Battles/wars | Khalistan movement (East Punjabi: ਖਾਲਿਸਤਾਨ, West Punjabi: تحریک خالستان) |
Gurdev Singh Debu (or "Area Commander Gurdev Singh Debu") was a former president of the area of Kartarpur of AISSF who joined the Khalistan Commando Force as an area commander under the leadership of Manbir Singh Chaheru after Operation Blue Star.
Early life
Gurdev Singh Debu was born on 15 July 1961 in village Dheerpur, Jalandhar. His parents were Mrs. Gian Kaur and Mr. Gurbachan Singh. He belonged to a farming family. Gurdev Singh completed his primary education in his native village Dheerpur and attended high school in the nearby village Dialpur. Afterwards, he worked with motors and became known as an expert. He was married to Bibi Balvinder Kaur and had one daughter and one son from this marriage. [1][Unreliable fringe source?]
Joining the Khalistan Commando Force
He began working with Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale following the "13 April 1978 Nirankari confrontation", in which thirteen Sikhs of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha were killed. He was a close associate of Bhai Amrik Singh. He participated in the peaceful Dharam Yudh Morcha, initially launched in August 1982 by Harcharan Singh Longowal. He also attended a Sikh Camp (26 to 31 December 1983) to gain certification in Sikh religious education.[citation needed]
The 1984 Indian army attack on Golden Temple, known as Operation Blue Star, significantly impacted his life. His response included participating in attacks on government properties in the countryside. He joined Manbir Singh Chaheru, Mathra Singh, Tarsem Singh Kuhaar, Harjinder Singh Jinda, Sukhdev Singh Sukha and other companions to form the Khalistan Commando Force to avenge those killed in Operation Blue Star and to pursue the cause of Sikh secession from India. [2] He was subsequently appointed an area commander of this organization.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ "SikhLionz.com: Martyrs: Shaheed Bhai Gurdev Singh Debu". www.sikhlionz.com. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ↑ Chalk, Peter (2012-11-21). Encyclopedia of Terrorism [2 volumes]. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9780313385353. Search this book on
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