KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
28-Jul-2024
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on July 28, while addressing the crowd at the venue of the Khalistan referendum at the Municipal Plaza in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, vowed to escalate the pro-Khalistan campaign on India's Independence Day (August 15). He claimed their campaign would “bombard” India with pro-Khalistani propaganda, impacting the country from the Red Fort to Ranchi. He also called for the Canadian prosecution of Indian diplomats for their alleged involvement in the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
28-Jul-2024
On July 28, at the Khalistan Referendum held at the Municipal Plaza in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Khalistan supporters denigrated India while carrying Khalistan flags and chanting slogans like "Kill India" as they waited to vote on a separate Sikh state.
28-Jul-2024
According to reports, thousands attended the Khalistan referendum organized by the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) at the Municipal Plaza in Calgary, Alberta province, Canada, on July 28. The voting, supervised by the Punjab Referendum Commission, began with Sikh prayers.
27-Jul-2024
A Khalistan referendum organized by the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) is set to take place on July 28 at a municipal plaza in Calgary, Alberta province, Canada. Calgary’s Indo-Canadian Mayor Jyoti Gondek stated that the city cannot control public gatherings in such spaces. India’s High Commission in Ottawa has protested the use of government property for separatist activities that challenge its territorial integrity.
27-Jul-2024
In an interview ahead of the Khalistan Referendum voting set to take place on July 28 in Calgary, veteran Khalistani leader Dr. Bakhshish Singh Sandhu on July 27 accused the Indian government of engaging in transnational terrorism against Sikhs, claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's regime is targeting Sikh leaders globally. Sandhu emphasized that despite India's attempts to suppress the Khalistan movement, Sikhs remain committed to their cause, and he expects a strong turnout for the referendum.
26-Jul-2024
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) on July 27 identified 25-year-old Indo-Canadian Hitkaran Johal as the victim of a shooting that took place on July 26 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Johal was linked to gangland activities and had a criminal history, including charges from Project Temper, which aimed at curbing gang violence. The shooting, deemed targeted, led to a vehicle fire nearby, and no arrests have been made as of now.
26-Jul-2024
In a video, Santokh Singh Khela, the mastermind behind the Air India 112 bombing plot, was seen distributing pamphlets outside a gurdwara in Canada, urging people to attend the Khalistan referendum scheduled for July 28 at Calgary City Hall in Alberta province in Canada. Concerns have been raised over Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek's and her family's ties to Khalistani outfits like the World Sikh Organisation (WSO), the banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), and Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Intelligence sources suggest that these associations have made Calgary a hub for activities glorifying terrorism, including the upcoming event dedicated to Talwinder Singh Parmar, another figure in the Air India bombings.
26-Jul-2024
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, accused Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of running a 'hate-mongering campaign' against Sikhs ahead of the Khalistan Referendum scheduled to take place on July 28 at Calgary City Hall in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
25-Jul-2024
Indo-Canadian community organizations, such as the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CHNA), the Canada National Alliance for Indo-Canadians (NAIC), and the Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF), have urged Canadian politicians to stop supporting Khalistani separatists following recent threats against Hindu-Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) Chandra Arya by the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). These organizations condemned the recent vandalism of a Hindu temple in Edmonton and expressed concern over the safety of Hindu-Canadians, criticizing the perceived inaction of Canadian authorities against extremism. They called for greater protection and respect for the community within Canada.
24-Jul-2024
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, via a video on July 24, called for Hindus in Canada, including Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) Chandra Arya, to return to India, accusing them of working against Canadian values. He specifically targeted Arya, accusing him and his supporters of promoting Indian interests and violence against pro-Khalistan Sikhs. Pannun insisted that only Khalistani Sikhs have proven loyalty to Canada, while labeling those like Arya as unwelcome.
24-Jul-2024
Hindu-Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) Chandra Arya, via a statement on social media site X on July 24, criticized Khalistani extremists for 'polluting' Canada and 'abusing' the freedoms guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights, in response to a video posted by Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, targeting him. Arya's comments followed the recent vandalism of the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Edmonton, Canada, by Khalistani radicals with anti-India graffiti. He emphasized the contributions of Hindu Canadians to the country and condemned the actions of those promoting hate and violence.
23-Jul-2024
Hindu organizations expressed outrage on social media platform X on July 23, following the desecration of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir with anti-India graffiti on July 22 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) Canada denounced the Hinduphobic graffiti and called on Canadian authorities to take decisive action against the growing extremist threats to the Hindu community. The Hindu American Association (HAA) echoed these concerns, urging immediate investigation and vigilance.
22-Jul-2024
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Edmonton, Alberta was defaced on July 22 with anti-India graffiti, targeting Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and Canada MP Chandra Arya, who has been outspoken against Khalistan radicals in Canada. Following the incident, the Indian consulate in Vancouver requested a thorough investigation, and Arya urged Canadian authorities to address the rising threats against Hindu-Canadians.
18-Jul-2024
Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau faced backlash this week for referring to singer Diljit Dosanjh as "Punjabi" instead of "Indian," exacerbating tensions over Khalistan extremism. This incident, alongside previous controversies, highlights Trudeau’s troubled political strategies and declining popularity ahead of federal elections. His actions, seen as pandering to extremist factions, have raised concerns about Canada's internal security, international relations, and his leadership.
17-Jul-2024
The Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) on July 17 launched a 24-hour “picketing” of India’s consulate in Vancouver, British Columbia, citing a Washington Post report alleging the consulate's involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
15-Jul-2024
Liberal Party's Indo-Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) Chandra Arya urged Canadian politicians on social media site X on July 15 to condemn the public celebration of Indian Prime Minister (PM) Indira Gandhi's assassination and the glorification of Khalistani terrorists, in the aftermath of the attempted killing of former United States (US) President Donald Trump. He highlighted the urgency of denouncing such violent acts and those who celebrate them, and called for an end to the attendance of events where terrorism is rejoiced and for politicians to call out those targeting Hindu-Canadians.
15-Jul-2024
Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau referred to singer Diljit Dosanjh as 'Punjabi' instead of 'Indian' on social media site X on July 15, receiving severe backlash. Trudeau's post, celebrating Dosanjh's success at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, sparked criticism from netizens who insisted on acknowledging Diljit as 'Indian.' This controversy follows Trudeau's previous criticism for attending a Khalsa Day event where pro-Khalistan slogans were raised, leading to strained diplomatic relations between India and Canada.
13-Jul-2024
According to reports, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's constant pandering to the minority votes of Khalistani separatists and his historical anti-India biases are to blame for strained Indo-Canadian relations. Despite diplomatic efforts, Canada's political landscape is complicated by its support for secessionist groups and inadequate intelligence responses to terrorism, undermining its international standing.
11-Jul-2024
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, announced on July 11 that the Calgary Municipal Plaza, a government facility owned and operated by the city of Calgary in Canada, will host the next phase of its so-called Khalistan referendum on July 28. However, Calgary's official venue listings do not reflect this event, and the Plaza is noted to be closed that day for resurfacing.
06-Jul-2024
The Peel police arrested five persons in recent months on charges of demanding huge sums of money as ransom from Punjabi businessmen and firing shots in Peel, in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Ontario, Canada. The police stated that the suspects made ransom demands and fired at businesses to intimidate owners into paying. The accused face 14 charges and will be produced before the court after further interrogation. The police have urged other affected businessmen to come forward.