Atma Singh, son of Wasaka Singh, of Sundun, P. S. Sri Gobindpur. District Gurdaspur. Emigrated to China in 1906. Was employed as a watchman at Shanghai and reported to be a seditionist. He took an active part in the Ghadr movement in 1915 with Tehl Singh of Padri Kalan, District Amritsar (formerly a recognised leader of the Ghadr Party) and other prominent Ghadrites. He was a personal friend of the notorious Tarak Nath Das for whom he used to work. He gave financial assistance to a seditionist named Mula Singh (M-52). He came to India sometime prior to 1917 but went back after a year's stay. Was employed with his brother Ishar Singh (1-28) at Messrs, Llewellyn & Co., Nanking Road, Shanghai. Received a communication in February 1927 from the Akali Dal, Amritsar, protesting against tiie despatch of Indian troops of China. Left Shanghai for India by the s.s. "Awa Maru" on the 7th October 1928, holding Shanghai Passport No. 5318, dated the 3rd October 1928 and arrived at his village on 4th November 1928. The Shanghai authorities deprecated his return to China in the event of his showing any signs of undersirable activities in the Punjab. As he had not given any cause for complaint since his return his passport was endorsed for return journey to Shanghai in December 1929, and he left for that place in April 1930. Is reported to be still there.

Description : Age 52 years; fair complexion; sharp nose; long face; strong build; height 5-8".