The Valiant Jaswant Singh Khalra

The Valiant Jaswant Singh Khalra is a richly-illustrated book by the author Gurmeet Kaur that takes young readers on an interesting and inspiring journey through life and times of an iconic human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra (1952 – 1995), who was tortured and brutally murdered in custody for valiantly standing for the hapless victims of state oppression.

As an essential backdrop, the book also gives a comprehensive overview of the recent history of Sikhs and the Punjab, making it a must-read for next generation of Punjabis and Sikhs, educating and inspiring them to walk the path once trodden by great sons of soil.

The book was released in October 2020, to commemorate 25^th anniversary of his martyrdom, honoring Jaswant Singh Khalra’s selflessness, courage and ultimate sacrifice.

For Ages 12+ Hardbound 7” x 10”, 225 pages
Full color illustrations; Punjabi & English editions