Gurbachan Singh Manochahal | |
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| Jathedar of the Akal Takht | |
| In office 24 June 1988 – 5 February 1993 | |
| Appointed by | Sarbat Khalsa |
| Acting Jathedar of the Akal Takht | |
| In office 27 April 1986 – 26 January 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Gurdev Singh Kaunke |
| Succeeded by | Gurdev Singh Kaunke |
| 1st Jathedar of Bhindranwale Tiger Force of Khalistan | |
| In office 1984–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | Balwinder Singh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gurbachan Singh 6 June 1954 Manochahal, Tarn Taran, Panjab |
| Died | 28 February 1993 (aged 38) Rataul, Tarn Taran, Panjab |
| Known for | Founder of Bhindranwale Tiger Force of Khalistan |
Chief General, Jathedar, Baba Gurbachan Singh Manochahal (6 June 1954 – 28 February 1993) was Jathedar of Akal Takht who founded the Bhindranwale Tiger Force of Khalistan in 1987.[1] Manochahal was responsible for over 1,000 killings by the time of his death as the head of a pro-Khalistan militant outfit.[2] He was a farmer, soldier, religious preacher, social worker, militant, militant leader and a politician, though was not directly involved in politics.[3]
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- ^ "Rebel leader killed as police crack down on militancy - UPI Archives". UPI. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ Grewal, Manraj (2004). Dreams After Darkness: A Search for the Life Ordinary Under the Shadow of 1984. Rupa & Company. ISBN 978-81-291-0479-3.