Avtar Singh Brahma
Avtar Singh Brahma | |
|---|---|
| 12th Jathedar of Damdama Sahib | |
| In office 1988 – 22 July 1988 | |
| Jathedar of Tat Khalsa | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Merged with Khalistan Liberation Force |
| 2nd Jathedar of Khalistan Liberation Force | |
| Preceded by | Aroor Singh |
| Succeeded by | Gurjant Singh Budhsinghwala |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 Brahmpura, Punjab, India |
| Died | 22 July 1988 (aged 36–37) Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India |
| Nickname | Brahma |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Khalistan Liberation Force |
| Years of service | 1984–1988 |
| Rank | Jathedar, General |
| Battles/wars | Insurgency in Punjab |
Avtar Singh Brahma (1951 – 22 July 1988) was a Sikh militant (kharku) and one of the main founding figures and the second leader of Khalistan Liberation Force, founded in 1986, during the insurgency in Punjab, India. Avtar Singh became known for his encounters with the police, Operation Mand being particularly notable.
Avtar Singh has been reputed for never attacking civilians. He was popular amongst rural Sikhs who considered Brahma a Robin Hood-like figure and had also been credited with reading gurbani 18 hours a day.