Asia · 1900–1950
Akali Gurdwara Reform Movement
Led a jatha to Tarn Taran in January 1921. Negotiations broke down and volunteers were attacked.
Teja Singh Bhuchchar was an early organizer with the Central Majha Khalsa Diwan. He led a jatha to Tarn Taran in January 1921. Reform talks failed and volunteers were attacked. Hazara Singh of Aladinpur and Hukam Singh of Wasau Kot later died of injuries from that confrontation. Personal dates for Teja Singh are not in the supplied file. The pin is Tarn Taran.
Theme. Early jatha leader
Key figures. Hazara Singh, Hukam Singh
Outcome. The January 1921 confrontation became one of the first violent breaks in the reform campaign.
Casualties. Hazara Singh and Hukam Singh died from injuries after the Tarn Taran attack.
Influence. The jatha leader tied to the opening confrontation at Tarn Taran.