Rulda Singh


Rulda Singh Kharoud was an Indian politician. He joined Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in 1976 and became president of Rashtriya Sikh Sangat. He was also general secretary of NRI wing of Bhartiya Janta Party. In July, Singh was shot by two or three armed assailants outside his residence, and died weeks later to his wounds.

Personal life

Singh was born in Jat Sikh family on 9 April 1952 to father Babu Singh in Jasowal, a village near Patiala, Punjab, India. He was eldest among seven siblings. He was married to Surjit Kaur. As of 2006, Singh resides near Sirhind road in Patiala district.

Death

On 29 July 2009, Rulda Singh was shot several times in face and abdomen by two three armed assailants. Weeks later he died at PGIMER, Chandigarh. In July 2010, four UK Sikhs were arrested following 11-months investigation.