Sikh political prisoners
There are several Sikh political prisoners who were involved in a civil rights movement in Punjab and subsequently charged under Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act which has been criticised by various human rights group as its provisions contained human rights abuses.
Some of the Sikh Prisoners include:
Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar
Jagtar Singh Hawara
Lal Singh
Paramjit Singh Bheora
Lakhwinder Singh
Gurmeet SIngh
Waryam Singh
Shamsher Singh
Subeg Singh
Gurdeep Singh Khera
Gurmeet Singh Foji
Daya SIngh Lahoria
In order to seek their release there have been several protests globally including a hunger strike by Surat Singh Khalsa.