Background
Baba Gurbachan Singh Manochahal was born on June 6, 1954 at village Manochahal in the Tarn Taran district of Punjab to Atma Singh and Gurmej Kaur.
Baba Gurbachan Singh Manochahal was born on June 6, 1954 at village Manochahal in the Tarn Taran district of Punjab to Atma Singh and Gurmej Kaur.
Shortly after Operation Blue Star, Manochahal conpired with other individuals linked to Bhindranwale to form armed groups which resulted in the formation of the BTFK headed by Manochahal himself and the Khalistan Commando Force headed by Manbir Singh Chaheru. The formation of this committee undermined the influence of Manochahal who was criticized for his support for political participation and led to a divide between the armed groups within Punjab. On February 27, 1993, Manochahal Dies in Encounter.
Baba Manochahal maintained a relationship with the Damdami Taksal and became acquainted with other members of the organization such as Amrik Singh and Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.