Dalbir Kaur, the sister of Sarabjit Singh, passed away in New Delhi on July 2, 2020. Kaur was known for her fight for justice for her brother, who was convicted of espionage and later killed in a Pakistani jail. The news of her passing was announced on Twitter by actor Randeep Hooda, who had come to pay his respects to the late Kaur. In this article, we look at the life and legacy of Dalbir Kaur, her fight for justice, and how people are remembering her.
Dalbir Kaur Passes Away
On July 2, 2020, Dalbir Kaur, the sister of Sarabjit Singh, passed away in New Delhi. The news of her passing was announced on Twitter by actor Randeep Hooda, who had come to pay his respects to the late Kaur. Kaur was 68 years old and had been suffering from various health problems for some time.
Sarabjit Singh’s Sister No More
Kaur was the sister of Sarabjit Singh, who was convicted of espionage and later killed in a Pakistani jail. Kaur had been fighting for justice for her brother for many years and had become a symbol of strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
Randeep Hooda Pays Tribute
Actor Randeep Hooda, who had arrived to pay his respects to the late Kaur, tweeted, “It is with profound grief that I inform u that Dalbir Kaur, Sarabjit Singh’s sister, is no more. A fighter to the end, her passing away is a great loss to the entire human rights fraternity. She was a beacon of hope for many.”
Dalbir Kaur’s Life and Legacy
Kaur was born in 1952 in a small village in Punjab. Despite her humble origins, she was determined to fight for justice for her brother. She wrote letters to the Indian government and international human rights organisations, urging them to take action and help secure her brother’s release. She also organised protests and rallies in her hometown, demanding justice for Sarabjit Singh.
Dalbir Kaur’s Fight for Justice
Kaur was a tireless advocate for her brother’s release and her efforts eventually paid off. In 2013, the Indian government was successful in securing her brother’s release from the Pakistani jail. Kaur was also the recipient of the National Award for Courageous Women in 2014, in recognition of her
