Name: Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
Aliases: Pannun
Gender: Male
Place of Birth:
Citizenship: USA
Current Residence: USA
Organizational Affiliations: Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)
Current Position: Legal Advisor of SFJ
Criminal Record/Court Cases/Charges: 1. FIR No. 149, Dt. 6/7/17, u/s 124- A, 153-A & B and 120-B IPC, PS Sohana, Distt. SAS Nagar. 2. FIR No. 46 dated 31.05.2018 u/s 307,438,427,148,149,IPC 11,12,13,17,18, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, 25,54,59 Arms Act and PS Ranghar Nangal Distt. Batala
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Lawyer based in New York, USA, is heading the “Sikh For Justice –(SFJ)” organization for carrying out separatist activities against India. He is spearheading a campaign “Referendum 2020.” He has also been found actively in touch with UK based Paramjit Singh alias Pamma a BKI terrorist, Canada based Hardeep Singh Nijjar (KTF) and Malkit Singh Fauji (ISYF/BKI) and several overseas Punjab based Khalistani terrorists. He has issued an appeal to Punjab based gangsters and youth to fight for the cause of independent state of Khalistan. He has demanded a separate Sikh state on the pattern of Catalonia, Spain. He also travelled to Spain for studying the referendum on self-determination that held in Catalonia, Spain in 2017.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and his SFJ have been filling court cases against Indian political leaders during their visit to USA/Canada. Pannun is very active on social media. It was also found that he motivated members of different Khalistani terror modules that were busted in Punjab in recent past.
Government of India declared Gurpatwant Singh Pannun as terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UAPA] on July 1, 2020. Pannun, who organized the Khalistan 2020 referendum in various part of western countries, has been seen actively running a campaign against India and motivating Sikh youngsters in his home state of Punjab to join militancy.
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03-Feb-2025 | A Delhi court on February 3 exempted former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) officer Vikash Yadav, accused by the United States (US) Department of Justice (DoJ) of "murder-for-hire" and money laundering in a plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, from personal appearance, citing a threat to his life. Yadav had previously sought a similar exemption in November 2024. Arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell in December 2023 for alleged extortion and kidnapping, Yadav was granted regular bail in April 2024. The court will next hear the case on March 24, with the presence of the investigating officer requested. |
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30-Jan-2025 | A Mohali court on January 30 acquitted two men, including an accomplice of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, identified as Gurpreet Singh and Harpuneet Singh alias Honey, in a case of pasting of posters regarding Khalistan referendum in Mohali in 2017, in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district. The prosecution alleged that the posters, linked to the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), were printed at Gurpreet Singh’s press and could incite communal hostility. However, the court found no credible evidence, citing lack of CCTV footage, failure to verify electronic evidence, and unreliable sanctioning testimony, leading to the acquittal. |
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29-Jan-2025 | Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), on January 29 issued a statement threatening to target Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta and raise the Khalistan flag at his Delhi residence after the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) tribunal upheld the government's five-year ban on SFJ. Pannun accused the judge of "judicial oppression" and warned of consequences for rulings against the Khalistan referendum. Following the threat, Delhi Police was put on high alert. |
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29-Jan-2025 | A tribunal of the Delhi High Court on January 29 upheld the extension of the five-year ban on the Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), led by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, citing its subversive activities. The tribunal noted SFJ’s threats to Indian leaders, incitement of Sikh soldiers, and collusion with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). |
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29-Jan-2025 | The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on January 29 informed a tribunal in New Delhi that the Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) was spreading anti-India propaganda through protests and baseless legal cases against Indian dignitaries in Europe, Canada, and the United States (US). The UMHA highlighted SFJ’s threats, including a recorded voice note received on the landline of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s residence, warning Members of Parliament (MPs) about the Khalistan referendum. A total of 141 First Information Reports (FIRs)—96 by state/Union Territory (UT) police and 8 by the National Investigation Agency (NIA)—have been registered against SFJ. |
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25-Jan-2025 | The Punjab Police on January 25 criticized Khalistani terrorist and leader of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, as a "fugitive hiding abroad" following threats sent to Patiala schools urging them to refrain from Republic Day celebrations. The police dismissed the threats as baseless and accused Pannun of misleading youth with false promises of immigration. In response to pro-Khalistan graffiti and Pannun's threats to hoist Khalistani flags at district offices, security measures were strengthened, including the deployment of 2,500 personnel in Amritsar and additional measures across Punjab. As a precaution, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Republic Day event was relocated to Patiala. |
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24-Jan-2025 | Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while addressing the media in New Delhi on January 24, expressed concerns about Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who was reportedly seen at Donald Trump’s January 20 inauguration event. Jaiswal stated that India will continue raising issues with the United States (US) regarding anti-India activities that impact national security. |
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23-Jan-2025 | On January 23, Khalistan-related graffiti and a flag were found near Nehru Stadium ahead of Republic Day celebrations in Faridkot district, Punjab. Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun claimed responsibility online. Police swiftly removed the graffiti and launched an investigation. Despite tight security for Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's planned visit, the schedule was revised, with Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan now set to hoist the Tricolour at the venue on Republic Day. |
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23-Jan-2025 | Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on January 23 issued threats via a video to Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann. Pannun urged youth to hoist Khalistan flags instead of the Tricolour on Republic Day, stating that "those who walk on the path of Beant Singh will meet the same fate." Pro-Khalistan slogans attributed to the SFJ were discovered near Faridkot Sports Stadium, where Mann was initially scheduled to unfurl the Tricolour. The venue was later shifted to Patiala, with officials citing “administrative reasons” and weather conditions. |
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21-Jan-2025 | Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, issued a threat via a video on January 21, vowing to target the Republic Day Parade on January 26 to prevent President Droupadi Murmu from unfurling the Tricolour. In the video, Pannun warned Delhi residents against sending children to the parade, claiming "Khalistani vigilantes will perform an action," and disclosed that SFJ had allocated a USD 125,000 budget for the attack. The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has been instructed to investigate the threat. |
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20-Jan-2025 | Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, attended the swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States (US) at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on January 20. Reports indicate that Pannun gained entry to the high-profile event by purchasing a ticket. A video has surfaced online showing him chanting pro-Khalistan slogans during the ceremony. |
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16-Jan-2025 | Khalistani terrorist and chief of the Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on January 16 issued a threat video aimed at disrupting Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi and the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (UP). The video featured a pro-Khalistan activist raising anti-national slogans at India Gate and hoisting the Khalistan flag at Delhi Junction Railway Station. Pannun claimed that Khalistan squads were stationed to carry out the plans, prompting intensified security measures by the Delhi Police and other security agencies. |
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16-Jan-2025 | The recent Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) announcement recommended legal action against an individual allegedly involved in a foiled plot to kill Khalistani terrorist and chief of the Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in New York, United States (US) in 2023. The UMHA statement emphasized India’s commitment to ensuring accountability, adhering to due process, and distancing the government from the accused, Vikash Yadav, labelling him a rogue element. This move aligns with US demands for systemic reforms and aims to safeguard future bilateral relations ahead of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on January 20. |
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13-Jan-2025 | Al Jazeera English’s documentary, The Khalistan Assassinations, alleges Indian officials, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief Samant Goel, were involved in the June 2023 assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The film highlights Nijjar's advocacy for Khalistan, his 2024 terrorist designation by India, and the diplomatic fallout after his killing. It also claims Indian intelligence’s role in a failed assassination attempt on Khalistan terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the United States (US), raising concerns over India’s alleged transnational actions. |
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13-Jan-2025 | According to sources close to Nikhil Gupta’s family, the Indian national was arrested in Prague, Czech Republic, in June 2023 and extradited to the United States in June 2024 for his alleged involvement in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Gupta, a handicraft business owner, has pleaded not guilty and requested a government-appointed lawyer due to financial constraints. His family claims no support from the Indian government, while Gupta continues to face challenging prison conditions, maintaining his innocence. |
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11-Jan-2025 | Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national indicted in the US for a murder-for-hire plot against Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has claimed innocence, alleging fabricated evidence and mistaken identity. He stated he received consular access in Prague but none since his extradition. Gupta, unable to afford private legal representation, criticised his court-appointed counsel's lack of expertise. Denying any connection to alleged co-conspirator Vikash Yadav, he described his imprisonment as a traumatic experience. |
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10-Jan-2025 | According to the government, the banned Khalistani terrorist group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has compiled a list of children of Indian police officers and politicians studying abroad as an intimidatory tactic, detailing its anti-India activities, including threats to Indian leaders, diplomats, and security officials, often with Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) support, as revealed in its submission before the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) tribunal. Furthermore, SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun allegedly raised funds for terrorist acts and announced rewards for assassinating Indian officials. The tribunal upheld the extension of SFJ's ban, citing 104 cases registered against the group across India. |
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09-Jan-2025 | Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national extradited to the United States (US) in June 2023 for his alleged role in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has claimed in an interview with The Indian Express that he has not received consular access from the Indian government since his extradition. Gupta, currently detained at a Brooklyn facility in New York, denies the charges, alleging that the evidence against him has been fabricated. His family has reportedly submitted multiple requests for consular assistance but has yet to receive a response. |
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07-Jan-2025 | Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), on January 7 congratulated Pakistan on its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in a letter addressed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Pannun urged Pakistan to support the Sikh community's demand for Khalistan, drawing parallels to Pakistan’s advocacy for Kashmir’s self-determination. He claimed that Pakistan's UNSC position could amplify global dialogue on self-determination and commended its stance on Kashmir as a precedent. |
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06-Jan-2025 | According to official sources, police in Uttarakhand have identified six pro-Khalistan suspects in Udham Singh Nagar district following Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's call for "lone wolf attacks" in India. The internal security unit has placed the suspects under surveillance, with heightened alerts issued after a joint operation in Pilibhit eliminated three Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) members. Pannun's attempts to lure youths with cash for attacks have raised concerns, especially given the district's history of Khalistani activity, including arrests of individuals linked to terror outfits in recent years. |
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05-Jan-2025 | Khalistani terrorist and the chief of the banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun issued a fresh threat on January 5 via video message to disrupt the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, scheduled from January 13 to February 26. Pannun called for "Prayagraj Chalo" to oppose Hindutva ideology and urged supporters to raise Khalistani and Kashmiri flags at airports in Lucknow and Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (UP). |
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03-Jan-2025 | Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), issued a video on January 3 threatening to disrupt the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event scheduled to begin on January 8 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. In the video, Pannun labelled the city a "terror city" and accused Indian officials, including Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, of heading a "Hindu terror network." He also called on pro-Khalistan activists to sabotage India's efforts to rebuild its intelligence network. |
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03-Jan-2025 | On January 3, 2025, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) Tribunal upheld the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' (UMHA) July 8, 2024, notification declaring Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), led by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, as an unlawful organization for five years, in New Delhi. The Centre presented evidence of SFJ’s involvement in terror activities, including links with international Khalistani groups, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), and efforts to revive militancy in Punjab. The tribunal also considered SFJ’s recruitment of youth, terror financing, and attempts to disrupt critical infrastructure and national events. SFJ did not contest the charges. |
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27-Dec-2024 | National farmer leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal, on December 27, issued a statement calling for strict action against Khalistani supporters allegedly backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Grewal specifically mentioned individuals such as Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passia, Harvinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda, and Gurdev Singh Jassal. He condemned Pannun, labeling him a "self-proclaimed leader" attempting to disrupt communal harmony in India, particularly after Pannun's video threat to disrupt the upcoming Kumbh Mela. Grewal emphasized that Pannun's divisive tactics would fail and urged India's youth to reject such narratives. |
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26-Dec-2024 | Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad president Mahant Ravindra Puri on December 26 condemned the threats issued by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun to disrupt Mahakumbh and dismissed Pannun’s threats as “delusional” in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh (UP). He emphasised that the Mela is a symbol of unity, where both communities come together and criticised Pannun for attempting to create division between the Sikh and Hindu communities. Puri further warned that Pannun would be “beaten and driven out” if he dared to enter the Mahakumbh, calling the threats baseless and irrelevant. |
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24-Dec-2024 | According to Indian intelligence sources, the December 20 attack at a Christmas market in Germany underscores the dangers of granting asylum to fugitives under the guise of activism. Taleb Abdulmohsen, a Saudi Arabian fugitive, exploited Germany's asylum system before orchestrating the attack. Officials compare this pattern to Khalistani terrorists like Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who misuse asylum protections to advance anti-India agendas. Experts caution that Europe’s liberal immigration policies risk enabling similar incidents, urging stricter vetting measures to prevent misuse by individuals posing national security threats. |
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20-Dec-2024 | Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in New Delhi, on December 20 stated that India has taken "seriously" the latest threat by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun against India's Ambassador to the United States (US), Vinay Mohan Kwatra. Jaiswal urged US authorities to take appropriate action in response to the threat. |
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20-Dec-2024 | In a recent video message, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatened the Russian and Indian Ambassadors and issued a death threat against the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin. He offered a reward of USD 25,000 for information about the Russian and Indian Ambassadors and blamed Russia for its alleged role in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Pannun also accused Russia of compromising or hacking electronic devices belonging to him and Nijjar. |
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18-Dec-2024 | The spokesperson of the United States (US) embassy in New Delhi stated on December 18 that the US is "firmly committed to the security and safety of all diplomatic and consular personnel" following a threat issued to Vinay Kwatra, the Indian Ambassador to the US, by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). |
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18-Dec-2024 | The Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) alleged via the social media platform X on December 18 that the Russian Embassy in Canada hacked the Telegram account of deceased Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and shared information with India’s RAW, allegedly leading to his assassination in June 2023. SFJ further claimed that the Telegram account of its chief, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, was compromised as part of a foiled murder plot. |
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16-Dec-2024 | Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, recently threatened Indian envoy to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, accusing him of collaborating with Russia to suppress pro-Khalistani Sikhs. Pannun also warned Russia of protests targeting its diplomats and missions globally, sparking speculation that Russia may ban SFJ and other pro-Khalistani groups. |
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16-Dec-2024 | Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), on December 16 via a video message, threatened to target MahaKumbh 2025 and challenge 'Modi’s Hindutva ideology' in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Pannun also offered a USD 25,000 bounty for targeting the Statue of Unity in Gujarat and urged Canada to take action against Hindu organisations. |
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15-Dec-2024 | According to sources, an Indian-origin businessman based in the United States (US) allegedly played a dual role in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and the attempted assassination of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). The businessman reportedly provided intelligence on anti-India groups to Indian authorities but later shared related information with US and Canadian officials, raising questions about his motives. This development has reportedly led US agencies to implicate Indian nationals, further escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Canada. |
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13-Dec-2024 | Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on December 13 issued a video threat against India's Ambassador to the United States (US), Vinay Kwatra, claiming that he is targeted by pro-Khalistan Sikhs in America. Pannun also accused Russia of assisting India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and National Security Adviser (NSA) against Khalistani advocacy, stating, "India has designated Vinay Kwatra, the Indian Ambassador in Washington DC, to coordinate with Russian diplomats, and now Russian agencies have started providing intelligence and logistics to India’s RAW and NSA against pro-Khalistan Sikhs… Vinay Kwatra is already a target of pro-Khalistan Sikhs in America." |
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12-Dec-2024 | According to report, United States (US) authorities have refused to provide details of bank accounts and phone numbers linked to Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, citing domestic laws. Pannun, designated a terrorist in India, is accused of inciting the hoisting of a Khalistan flag at the District Administration Complex in Moga, Punjab, in 2020. |
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10-Dec-2024 | According to sources, on December 10, the Crime Branch of Bhubaneswar Police wrote to the Interpol Headquarters in Lyon, France, seeking assistance in investigating emails linked to Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Pannun. These emails, originating from Canada, contained threats targeting the DGP-IGP Conference in Odisha, which was held in November, and urged disruptive actions. |
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09-Dec-2024 | Khalistani terrorist and leader of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on December 9 issued threats against Hindu-Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) Chandra Arya for opposing a motion to label the 1984 anti-Sikh riots as genocide. Pannun warned Arya of a "Lalit Makan-like fate." Indian intelligence sources criticized the Canadian government for allowing such threats to be directed at its sitting MPs. |
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07-Dec-2024 | Top intelligence sources have described the banned terrorist outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)'s call for farmers to “Seize Indian Parliament” on December 13 as "unwarranted" and a form of "foreign interference" that the Canadian government should address. The outfit has allocated INR 25 lakh for the protest, which coincides with the 23rd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack. According to the sources, SFJ chief and Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is receiving funds for every post against India and is now attempting to intervene in various matters. |
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04-Dec-2024 | The banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) on December 4 launched a provocative “Kill Modi Politics” campaign, featuring banners with "Kill Modi Politics" and "Wanted" posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar displayed at the Guru Nanak Gurdwara in West Bromwich, West Midlands, UK. SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun accused the Indian government of using Hindu temples worldwide to promote Hindutva ideology and recruit spies to monitor pro-Khalistan Sikhs. SFJ UK coordinator Dupinderjit Singh alleged that Indian diplomats were targeting Paramjeet Singh Pamma, a Khalistan Referendum Coordinator, and building intelligence networks against pro-Khalistan activists. |
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02-Dec-2024 | Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, issued new threats via a video message on December 2, urging farmers to surround Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi during his visit to Punjab Engineering College on December 3 in Chandigarh. |
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02-Dec-2024 | According to sources, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to investigate threats issued by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun to disrupt the All India Directors General of Police (DGP) and Inspectors General of Police (IGP) Conference 2024 in Bhubaneswar. Pannun reportedly sent threatening emails and audio messages to journalists in Odisha, prompting a high alert. Authorities suspect the involvement of sleeper cells, as the messages included text in both Odia and English, potentially prepared locally or with the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). |
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29-Nov-2024 | Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, leader of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), issued a threat on November 29 targeting Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport, where the high-profile Directors General and Inspectors General (DG-IG) conference is scheduled for December 1. In an Odia email and audio clip sent to journalist Akshay Sahoo, Pannun offered INR 25 lakh to anyone hoisting a Khalistani flag in Bhubaneswar and advised travellers to avoid flights. Security was intensified after a suspicious bag was found outside Terminal-1, with authorities investigating the sender’s IP address while maintaining heightened vigilance during other high-profile events in Odisha. |
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28-Nov-2024 | Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), on November 28 issued a video message threatening to disrupt India’s annual DGP-IGP conference, set to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The conference, which is scheduled to be attended by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah, National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, and over 450 senior police officials, including Directors General of Police (DGPs) and Inspectors General of Police (IGPs), was targeted by Pannun. He referred to PM Modi, UHM Amit Shah, and NSA Ajit Doval as an "axis of evil" and urged his supporters to disrupt the high-level meeting. |
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26-Nov-2024 | In a video message, Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatened to shut down Air India's operations in the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and other countries by January 26 as part of a 'bloodless war' aimed at harming the Indian economy. Pannun, the leader of the pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), also urged Americans to support Donald Trump’s MAGA movement by boycotting Indian industries and flying American airlines, while further promoting his agenda to 'balkanize' India. |
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22-Nov-2024 | National Commission for Minorities Chairman Iqbal Singh Lalpura, speaking in Karnal, Haryana, on November 22, denounced Khalistani supporters, stating they do not represent Sikh values and labelling Gurpatwant Singh Pannun a criminal. He highlighted the patriotism of Indian Sikhs, their peaceful coexistence, and the importance of unity among communities and equal treatment for minorities. |
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16-Nov-2024 | Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, issued threats via a video message, calling for the closure of Amritsar and Chandigarh airports on November 17. In his message, Pannun urged Sikh youth to disrupt operations at the airports. |
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14-Nov-2024 | United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump, in Washington DC on November 14, announced his intention to replace federal prosecutor Damian Williams, who had filed a case against former Indian intelligence officer Vikash Yadav over an alleged "murder-for-hire" plot targeting Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Trump nominated Jay Clayton, the former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman, to serve as District Attorney for the Southern District of New York, pending Senate confirmation. |
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13-Nov-2024 | According to sources, security has been significantly heightened in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP), following a threat by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), to attack the Ram Temple and other Hindu temples on November 16 and 17. The area has been fortified with additional police and paramilitary forces, along with enhanced surveillance using CCTV and drones. |
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12-Nov-2024 | The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President, Alok Kumar, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP), on November 12, condemned Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s threat to attack the Ram temple. He asserted that India is "mighty and strong" enough to counter such threats and emphasized the unity between Hindu and Sikh communities. Kumar described Pannun’s actions as those of a “mentally deranged” individual or a “hired agent of some foreign power” and assured that the Ram temple would remain unharmed. |
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12-Nov-2024 | Takhat Sri Patna Sahib President Jagjot Singh Sohi, in Patna, Bihar, on November 12, condemned Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's threats against Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi temple, calling them baseless, disrespectful, and contrary to Sikh values. He also criticised the Canadian government, accusing it of tacitly supporting such extremism. |