Mangalore: Former dacoit from Chambal on mission to spread peace


Mangalore: Former dacoit from Chambal on mission to spread peace

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (SP)

Mangalore, Feb 24: Pancham Singh, who was once a dacoit, and whose name spelt terror in Chambal valley in the past, is now on a mission to spread love and peace among the people of the world. Singh, who is in his nineties, admits he was heartless when young. But, having been transformed into a gentle human being, he advocates that aggression and cruelty lead us nowhere, and peace and love are the only leading lights which enable people to transcend the ocean of hate and other vices.

Pancham Singh has been actively involved with spreading moral values and need to remain peaceful, under the aegis of Prajapita Brahakumari Ishwariya Visha Vidyalaya having its central office at Mount Abu, Rajasthan. During his visit to the city office of the Vidyalaya near Urva Stores in the city on Sunday February 23, Singh shared his experiences and thoughts with the people.

He recollected that his association with crime began when he got 12 persons, who had assaulted him during the gram panchayat election in 1958, killed with the help of some dacoits. He explained that four decades ago, the police department had announced a reward of two crore rupees for providing information on the movement of his gang.

“In 1972, influenced by the thoughts and preaching of Jaya Prakash Narayan, our gang surrendered before the central government headed by Indira Gandhi. Our gang was facing 250 cases including 100 cases of murder, and I was awarded death penalty. But the government, as per the promise it had made previously, converted death sentence into life imprisonment,” he recollected.

Singh said that the volunteers of Brahmakumaris used to visit jails in an effort to bring positive changes in the thinking process of the prisoners, and that their preaching left a lasting imprint on his mind. He said he had got transformed into a pious individual by the time he was released in 1980, taking into account his good conduct inside the jail. “Since then, I have been spreading the message of peace and love across the country,” he added.

Head of the local service centre of Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, B K Vishweshwari, and B K Suresh, a resident of Chambal area, were present.

  

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  • Diwakar, Bangalore

    Tue, Feb 25 2014

    Nityananda Swamy can also become Raghavendra Swamy !!! India is great

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  • S DSOUZA, MANGALORE/CANADA

    Tue, Feb 25 2014

    HILARIOUS!!

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  • Kenny, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 25 2014

    When death comes close people get scared.

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Tue, Feb 25 2014

    Humans, however strong may be,financially,physically,mentally or otherwise,has to fear for old age.
    Pancham Singh is a live example of this notion.

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  • Bollu, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    Brahmakumaris are doing a good job to transform person totally from evil to good. We need such organizations more. Always watching sister shivani's speech whenever it appears. She foretells many things which we do not know much about life. We do not have a right to punish anybody. It's up to the God. Let Pancham Singh spread 'love' n 'peace' and transform as many as possible. Nobody in this world born 'bad'. Circumstances only make them bad.

    Chhaya Hai Chaaron Or Andhera
    Bhatak Gayi Hai Dishayen
    Maanav Ban Baitha Daanav
    Kisko Vyatha Sunaayen
    Dharti Ko Swarg Banate Chalo...

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Tue, Feb 25 2014

    Bollurayere...
    Eerna Hindid budthina pagya ee Pancham Singheg yerla odudu panunda laayik mandeg poggu.!!!!
    Olthudu onden maata ottu maldar maarre!!!!!
    Siddu Paaji rajett ponaga,Kapil Sharmana Comedy Nighted onji chance thikku ireg!!!!!Thoolege.....

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  • Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    It is good to see Panchan Singh relenting and trying spread the MESSAGE. It is also a great idea for him to follow the principles of Jaya Prakash Narayan. However, we have also seen Poolan Devi relenting and trying to help the Government. She had a sad end. It is therefore expedient that Singh gets all possible protection from The Government to carry out his mission.

    Joe Gonsalves

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  • marol, udupi

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    We take birth in this world helpless as babies. We are equally helpless on our death bed. Our beginning and end being so helpless yet we forget it in our young age and good time. It is the tragedy of such a marvelous human life. Let us help ourselves to remember this helpness of ours throught our human life so to only help ourselves and that of others in our everyday life.

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  • R.Fernandes, Dubai

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    Your helpless thought is helplessly confusing me!!:))

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Tue, Feb 25 2014

    Baab Fernandes....
    Marol is going 'Gol Gol' in explaining. :. he is in turmoil.
    The 'Gist' of what he says in ' Coming and Going from here we have no choice and cannot time it.Though helpless in this regard, we have a chance to 'help' others in need and should he says.'Marol's thought is
    'Anmol' I think Baab....

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    Many dacoits who have married in the North and all such places give regular press conferences and interviews there.As to how they are in one piece and seek peace. It is common. Here in D.K and all they do not get permission from the wife so easily....
    Here First Dacoit
    After Marriage.Simply Do it(Chores)
    Finally Hermit...

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  • VIN, Mumbai/Kuwait

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    Appreciate the transformation of Dacoit to good person to spread peace.
    First and foremost, he must reconcile with the people/families he hurt and killed. Can he do that?
    Then he should work as a good Samaritan. This is the first step to move forward to restore peace.
    Speaking to media is easy, but to keep promises and practicality is quite difficult.
    However, I liked his move to becoming a peaceful person. I wish him good luck!

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  • JNB, Bejai

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    One must learn what is peace
    From a peaceless man.

    One must know what hunger is
    From a hungry beggar.

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    Your assumption is totally wrong.He was not a peaceless man, but destroyer of peace of many people/families around Chambal. Only those who really know the value of peace and can preach are sufferers of his docoity life.Think it over.

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  • Rolphy Almeida, Udupi/ Bangalore

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    Mr. Prabhu, "Every Saint has a past and every Sinner has a future".

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    Mr.Almeida,Thats ok.I am not disputing your preposition.I had only pointed out who are peaceless and peaceful.

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  • Rolphy Almeida, Udupi/ Bangalore

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    Mr. Prabhu, Who else can explain better than a criminal, how bad committing a crime is?

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    Now Now I'm Curious...With the same yardstick....Sir....
    S.X from Atom Bombs Or is it Item bombs as shown in films...?

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  • Agnel, Udupi

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    May be he was bad in man's sight, but good in Gods vision. That is why God gave him long and peaceful life as he promised.

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  • Af, mangalore

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    End of life Re greatness is a good thing.that is the only way one can get peace of mind.
    If you think good you will do good.

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  • R.Fernandes, Dubai

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    Anand
    After hunting hundreds of Rats, Cat is on its Pilgrimage....
    Unquote,
    Does this apply to everybody? Then Include Modi also.
    If you ask me, I will forgive him and I have forgiven Modi also.
    Because YOU SHOULD ALWAYS GIVE A SECOND CHANCE TO REPENT.

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  • Anand, karkala

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    @ R. Fernades, Dubai
    If I accept my crime, no need to forgive, If you force me to accept crimes committed by others , then it needs retaliation.

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  • Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    Most of the aggressive & hardliners realize in LATER YEARS OF THEIR LIFE(SLOW LEARNERS)that cruelty lead us nowhere!
    However, SOFT LINERS like Gandhiji got enlightenment of the truth in the early stage of their life that cruelty leads nowhere!

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  • Stany Dsouza, Shanthigudde, Shirva

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    Instead of spending the rest of his life in jail, he is now preaching PEACE. This happens only in India.

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    After making many people/families piece piece,he has come to Mangalore for preaching peace!!!

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  • Praveen, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    Hazaar chuwa Kake Billy Haj ko chali gayi.

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  • Nenari, Nirmar

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    It's the only option left for him. All the dacoits of young age try to spread peace when they grey. it was, is and will be the trend. Still, they wiil be leading a 'Threatened' life for their past 'NOBEL' deeds. However Every Saint has a past and sinner a future.

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    Billy killing 100 rats thought of going for pilgrimage.

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  • Bryan, Bahrain

    Mon, Feb 24 2014

    Please make note all you political Aggressor of Mangalore, spread love and peace among the people of the Mangalore, It is now obvious that the selfish political parties will instigate us on the differences in languages and religions. But the choice is ours, whether or not to fall in their line...

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  • Anand, karkala

    Mon, Feb 24 2014


    After hunting hundreds of Rats, Cat is on its Pilgrimage....

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