Beant Singh (assassin)
Beant Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Beant Singh 6 January 1959 Jaitu, East Punjab, India |
| Died | 31 October 1984 (aged 25) New Delhi, India |
| Cause of death | Shot by police officers after assassinating Indira Gandhi |
| Occupation | Bodyguard of the Prime Minister of India |
| Employer | Government of India |
| Title | Quomi Shaheed (National Martyr) by Akal Takht |
| Criminal charge | Assassination of Indira Gandhi |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa |
| Parent | Baba Sucha Singh (father) |
Beant Singh (6 January 1959 – 31 October 1984) was one of the two bodyguards who assassinated the Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, at her New Delhi residence on 31 October 1984.