Bachandas Sharma, son of Kahandas Sharma, of Kabaddi, P. S. Dehlon, District Ludhiana. Was the editor of the "Sanjhiwal"—now defunct— organ ofthe Punjab Naujawan Bharat Sabha ofBengal and was sentenced to six months’ rigorous imprisonment in 1928 for writing a seditious article. He was again convicted and sentenced to nine months' rigorous imprisonment for having in his possession a number of unauthorised news-sheets entitled "The Challenge". Was present at a joint meeting of the Naujawan Bharat Sabha and the Punjab Youth League, held at the office of the "Swatantra" on 24th August 1931 to amalgamate the two organisations to carry on the work more effectively. In 1932 he was reported to be a prominent member ofthe Bengal Kirti Dal. An associate ofMaha Singh ofV. Kamalpur, District Ludhiana (since dead). Resides at 4, Sevakram Vaidya Lane. Calcutta, and earns a living by selling the "Desha Darpan" newspaper.

Description : Age about 26 years.