The donation page for Bibi Gurjeet Kaur has now closed after reaching the goal of £1700.

We humbly thank the Sangat who have donated and we will keep you informed of Bibi Ji's operation.

A UK volunteer has gone out to India under their own expense to give Bibi Ji the funding required and also to document her case/story.

SOPW have also started a monthly pension to support Bibi Ji and this way we can keep regular contact and advise the Sangat of any updates.

Once again thank you for supporting SOPW's work and we hope that you continue to do so.

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Background

Bibi Gurjeet Kaur was arrested in 1988 and spent two years in prison; one year at Nabha Jail and two years at Sangrur Jail. Upon her release, she was then arrested again in 1990 in Ferozepur and spent nine months and seven days in prison.

Please note, during her ordeal in prison, she was subjected to third degree torture.

This was not the end of her suffering. Bibi Gurjeet Kaur’s Husband, 4 sons and her daughter were killed by the police, within the year of her release.

Current Situation

Bibi Gurjeet Kaur is now 65 years old and has one remaining daughter; Bibi Sharanjeet Kaur. Bibi Sharanjeet Kaur was 13 years old during the time of the massacre; she is now 33 years old and married.

Even till this day, the mother and daughter are still being harassed by the police. Bibi Gurjeet Kaur lost her home, her land and her family; she is now living alone, in a small room in her local Gurdwara.

Due to the horrendous conditions Bibi Gurjeet Kaur lived and survived through during her time in prison; she continues to suffer in continuous anguish as well as physical misery.

Bibi Gurjeet Kaur now has been diagnosed with Kidney stones, which require urgent removal and a blocked artery, which requires further surgery.

We thank you for your continuous support.