Avtar Singh Brahma (1951 – 22 July 1988) was a Sikh militant and one of the main founding figures and the second leader of Khalistan Liberation Force (founded in 1986) during the insurgency in Punjab, India.

Jan 2, 2024 · Shaheed Jathedar Avtar Singh Brahma was one of the most famous and effective Khalsa generals to have taken part in the Khalistan Liberation Movement. The name of “Brahma” used to strike terror into the hearts of Indian Security Forces.

Avtar Singh also claims to have shot down a paramilitary helicopter, although this claim is denied by the Indian state. Both helicopters are reported to have retreated after this. [10] [11] The battle continued for some time, but eventually, the security forces fell back. Avtar Singh Brahma and fellow Tat Khalsa members managed to escape at night.

According to available records, Avtar Singh Brahma joined the Khalistan movement in 1984, on the eve of Operation Blue Star, after meeting with Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale in the Golden temple. He after meeting with Bindranwale was able to leave the Golden Temple, before the operation began.

One of the most famous and effective Khalsa generals to have taken part in the Sikh Liberation Movement was Bhai Avtar Singh Brahma. The name of 'Brahma' used to strike terror into the hearts of Indian Security Forces. Bhai Brahma also had a very special relationship with Canadian and other Western Singhs who had gone to fight for Sikh Freedom.

In January 1987 Avtar Singh Brahma and fellow militants fired at CRPF and challenged them to capture him for 20 minutes at Brahampura. The CRPF did not attempt to capture him and waited for reinforcements.

Bhai Avtar Singh Brahma was a legend in the Punjab and during his lifetime, whole areas of the Punjab had become sovereign. Bhai Sahib's firm Gurmat principles won the hearts of the people and struck terror into the hearts of the Hindustani forces.