Repression of Political Prisoners in the British Punjab

Author: Dr. Gursewak Singh

ISBN: 978-9393082367

Page Count: 332

Binding: Hardbound

Language: English

About the Book:
This book attempts to examine the condition of jails in the Punjab and the treatment given to the prisoners who were arrested for their anti-British activities during the Indian freedom movement. Analysing the implementation of repressive policies by the British Government to suppress the wave of nationalism in the Punjab, it discusses at length the condition of the British jails in the province, the treatment given to the political prisoners with violent activities and the political prisoners with non-violent activities. It also examines how the women political prisoners were treated in the British jails in Punjab. Finally, it takes stock of the response of the press and the public towards the British repressive policies.