Dharam Singh Hayatpur (or Hiatpur) (1884 – 27 February 1926)[1] was a prominent member of the Sikh political and religious group the Babbar Akali Movement in India. In 1926 a British imperial Sessions Court sentenced him to life imprisonment for his activities, but this sentence was increased on appeal by the High Court and he was hanged.[2] Dharam Singh Hayatpur and five other men's struggle influenced Bhagat Singh in writing his article, "Blood Sprinkled on the Day of Holi Babbar Akalis on the Crucifix"[3] which shows admiration for the men and highlights their cause.
References
- ↑ Babar Akali Movement. Retrieved 2008-09-02.
- ↑ The Heroes of Cellular Jail{{#if:Aggarwal|, Aggarwal}. Publication Bureau, Punjabi University(2007). ISBN 978-81-7380-107-5
- ↑ Blood Sprinkled on the Day of Holi Babbar Akalis on the Crucifix. Retrieved 2009-01-23.