Dr. Abdul Hafiz, Ph.D., M.Sc., alias Dr. Hafiz, son of late Maulvi Ilahi Baksh, originally of Hoshiarpur but latterly of Lahore. He belongs to an Arain family which hails from Mohalla Namadgaran, Lahore and is connected with a well-known Baghbanpura family. He was a student of the Aligarh College where he made friends with the late Raja Ghulam Hussain of the "New Era,” and the Ali brothers. He went to England in 1904, where he took his M.Sc. degree from the Birmingham University and Ph. D. degree at Leipzig in 1914. While in England he is reported to have been very friendly with Har Dyal, Dhingra and others of the India House Party. He then went to Chicago, and on the outbreak of the war returned to Germany where he became a member of the Berlin Indian Committee. He was specially trained as a chemist by the Germans to organise assasination and sabotage outrages in allied countries with the aid of Italian anarchists, and in this connection was in Switzerland in 1915, but was expelled from that country at the end of the year. He was in charge of the branch of the Berlin Indian Committee in Constantinople in 1916, and in June of that year was sentenced in contumaciam in a bomb conspiracy case at Zurich to four years imprisonment and a fine of 2,000 francs. He was deputed to go to Afghanistan in March 1918 to supplement the work of the Von Hentig Mission, but his efforts were fruitless. He then specialised In the study of explosives at Constantinople, where he was said to have risen to the rank of a Captain and early in 1920 he was in Afghanistan from where he was suspected to have had relations with the Soviet Government. He returned to Europe to buy machinery for the Afghan Government and was reported to have been in Berlin and Vienna on various dates in 1920. In October 1920 he was believed to have been in Berlin and was proposed as a member of the Central Executive Committee of the Indian Revolutionaries in Europe. He was dismissed by the Kabul authorities in February 1923. In the same year his brother made an application for his return to India under full amnesty, but in view of his past record the request was refused. In 1924 he was reported to be in Germany and Vienna and drawing a monthly allowance from M. N. Roy for the maintenance of his family and to be intending to give up politics. In April 1925 certain proposals were put up to him by Maulvi Obeidulla, a pan-Islamist, for which Hafiz asked time to consider. The same year he was reported to have been approached by a Russian named Orloff to draw up a programme of work with Afghanistan as a base, and was asked to go to Persia or failing that to Bokhara in order to teach the art of manufacturing explosives. In 1926 he again made an application for permission to return to India, from Austria. About the beginning of 1930 he was reported to be the head Chemist of the Turkish Military Dept, in Constantinople, and to have promised assistance to the Ghadr Party in any way he could. In October 1931 the Secretary of State at the intervention of certain Muslim delegates to the R.T.C. recommended his return to India on condition of good behaviour, but in view of his association with M. N. Roy and the Ghadr Party, the Government of India felt his presence undesirable.

Description : Age about 45 years; wheat complexion; thin build; tall. His photograph is on record.

Abdul Majid, alias M.A. Majid, son of Mir Faiz Baksh, Kashmiri of Dhal Mohalla, Mochi Gate, Lahore. Has studied up to the Matriculation standard. Migrated to Afghanistan during the Hijrat episode of May 1920. Subsequently accompanied a batch of Muhajirin to Baku with the intention of enlisting in the Turkish forces in Anatolia, but was diverted to Moscow by the invitation of the Bolsheviks. He learnt aviation, and was trained, under the direct supervision of M. N. Roy in communist propaganda methods, at the University for "Workers of the East". Was deputed by M. N. Roy for the dissemination of Communistic ideas in India. While on his way to India via the Pamir-Chitral route, he was arrested by the Frontier Police and sent to Peshawar, where he was convicted with seven other Bolshevik emissaries, and sentenced to one year’s R.I. on 18th May 1923. Was released in April 1924, and thereafter remained quiet for some time till March 1925, when he came to notice again as a leading organiser of the Punjab Labour Board and a member of a similar institution, "The Punjab Labour Organising Board". Spoke at a meeting of the latter organisation on 1st May 1926, in response to a telegram received by the Akali Press from the Soviet Government in connection with May Day demonstrations, eulogising Russia as an example for other countries desiring emancipation from foreign control. In 1926 he showed a revived interest in Communism and was in correspondence with Indian Communists in Bombay, Madras and Calcutta. Was one of the originators of the Young India Association or Nau Jawan Bharat Sabha formed at Lahore in the Spring of 1926. In April 1927 he started a short-lived weekly Urdu paper entitled "The Mehnat Kash" for the spread' of Communism and received financial support from the Third International at Moscow. Was closely associated with a British Communist, Phillip Spratt during the latter’s visit to Lahore about the middle of 1927. Took an active part in organising meetings of the Punjab Provincial Young Men's Conference held at Amritsar in April 1928 and moved a resolution congratulating the organisers of the League against Imperialism. Toured Punjab with Kidar Nath Sehgal (K-57), organising branches of the Nau Jawan Bharat Sabha, of which he was the Treasurer and a member of the Working Committee. Applied for a 3 [A-3—5. passport to Australia on 27th August 1928, but his application was rejected. Attended the Kirti Kisan Conference at Lyallpur on 30th September 1928, and moved several resolutions condemning Capitalism. Attended the second session of the Punjab Provincial Nau Jawan Bharat Sabha Conference held in Bradlaugh Hall on 23rd/24th February 1929, and spoke in favour of ex-king Amanullah. Was arrested on 20th March 1929 along with Kidar Nath Sehgal (K-57) under Section 121 I.P.C. and sent to Meerut to stand his trial. Was one of the signatories to a leaflet entitled "Message of the Meerut Comrades to the anti-imperialist Conference" issued secretly by 14 of the accused in the Meerut Conspiracy Case, and intended to be read out at the anti-imperialist Conference at Bombay in October 1930. Was convicted and sentenced to seven years' R.I. in the Meerut Conspiracy Case in January 1933. The sentence was reduced on appeal to one year's R.I. under Sec. 121-A, I.P.C. in August 1933.

Description : Age about 41 years; medium height; wheat complexion; two front teeth protruding; prominent eyes; thin build.

Abdul Rahim, alias Maulvi Bashir, alias Muhammad Nazir, son of Maulvi Rahim Bakhsh, ex-imam of Chinianwala Mosque, Lahore. He is a staunch Wahabi and was an active member of the Anjuman-i-Ahl-i-Hadis, Lahore. He and Maulvi Fazal Ilahi of Wazirabad were mainly responsible for the fight of Lahore Mujahid students to Asmas in February 1915 where Maulvi Bashir joined them in May. In 1915 and the two following years he paid frequent visits to Kabul where he was in close touch with M. Obeidulla, the late Maulvi Barkatullah and other Indian revolutionaries. He obtained a large quantity of arms, ammunition and money from the late Sardar Nasrulla Khan and was one of those responsible for inciting the frontier tribes in 1915. He himself took part in the fighting and in 1920 incited the Mahsuds to continue their resistance against the British. In 1921 he worked with Haji Abdur Razzak in Kabul and was in touch with M. Suritz, the Russian Ambassador. After moving from place to place he was in Kabul in July 1925 and was in touch with M. Stark (Russian Minister at Kabul) and Hamam Singh, Punjabi. He was then reported to have received a large sum of money from the Russian Legation in Kabul for revolutionary work and for winning over the fanatical Asmas Colony. About 1926 he attended an anti-British meeting in Kabul, and was at the time associated with Mahendra Pratap. In 1927 he was declared Amir of the Chamarkand Colony vice Maulvi Fazal Ilahi. Russian Minister at Jalalabad in December 1927. He presided over a meeting of the Indian Patriots held in Kabul on 1st November 1930 to celebrate the anniversary of the American Ghadr Party. In 1931 he distributed pro-Nadir propaganda and interested himself in the smuggling of arms. Said to be in receipt of Rs. 1,000 Afghan per month from the Afghan Govt, and to have received money also from the Soviet Embassy. Sent message to Asmas Colony in February 1932 urging them to join lashkars against the Nawab of Dir. Edits a paper called "Al-Mujahid" which is violently anti-British. Issued leaflets calling on the tribes to join him in Jehad, February 1932. Reported to be on bad terms with Maulvi Fazal Ilahi and to be losing influence with the Chamarkand Colony. In July was reported to have sent 4 men to Moscow for training in gas and aircraft. Was said to be in receipt of Rs. 50,000 a year from the Soviet. He attended numerous anti-British meetings in Kabul in 1932 and to have been in touch with Gurmukh Singh (G-54) and Rixe, Counsellor of Soviet Embassy. Discussed arrangements for sending agents to India to cooperate with Congress in spreading Bolshevik propaganda. Reported to have received a further sum of money from the Russian Embassy and to have promised help to the Ghadr Party. He is an active supporter of the Congress and the Russians but is now no longer trusted by the latter. He is a proclaimed offender and extremely fanatical and anti-British but proZahir. Generally lives in Chamarkand. Is still at variance with Maulvi Fazal Ilahi.

Description (1927) : Age about 42 years; height 5-6"; wheat complexion; broad forehead; high nose; long black straggling beard; dark eyes; wears Maulvi's dress; knows Arabic, Pushtu and Persian.

Abdur Razaq, Maulvi, son of Mir Din, Kamboh, Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur. Appointed Inspector of Schools, Eastern Provinces (Afghanistan) in 1922. Rewarded by the Amir during his visit to Jalalabad. Was Director of Public Instruction, Eastern Provinces, in 1926. Reliably reported to have formed a strong anti-British Party in Jalalabad with several others. Was employed by Ebner in 1929. Opened a chemist's shop at Jalalabad in 1929 and in April 1930 rejoined Education Department. Attended a meeting of the Indian Patriots held in Kabul on 1st November 1930 under the presidency of Maulvi Abdul Rahim alias Maulvi Bashir (A-5) to celebrate the anniversary of the American Ghadr Party. Frequently visited the Soviet Legation in Kabul in 1931.

Acchar Singh Sheena (dr Cheena), son of Santa Singh Cheena. V. Harse Sheena (or Cheena), P.S. Ajnala, District Amritsar. He went to the U.S.A. in 1921 and joined the Berkeley University. In 1930 he was reported to be the President of the Ghadr Party's branch at Detroit. In February 1932, he 5 [A-8—11. was reported to be working in the Ashram at San Francisco and to have held the offices of the Secretary and Treasurer of the Ghadr Party. He is said to have created a big impression at a meeting of the party held at Stockton Sikh Temple in April 1932, and to have been the Chairman and principal speaker at another meeting held at Sacramento on 7th August 1932 where he had a bitter clash with Hakim Khan of Simli, Dist. Hoshiarpur (H-3). At the special request of Teja Singh Sutantar (T-8) he has been sent to Moscow for training. He left New York for Hamburg on 13th October 1932 and has since arrived in Moscow. Is evidently identical with Acchar Singh of Chinewal, Dist. Amritsar who was reported in 1921 to have aided in the collection of funds to prevent the suspension of the monthly issue of the "Ghadr" newspaper.

Description : Bom 1899; height 5'- 4"; birth mark on right leg.