KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
28-Jun-2025
On June 28, Jalandhar Municipal Corporation (MC), in coordination with the police, demolished an illegal construction belonging to a drug smuggler identified as Vishal, in Basti Gujan area in Jalandhar in Jalandhar district.
28-Jun-2025
On June 28, two police constables sustained injuries after being attacked with a sword by a Nihang identified as Amandeep Singh, during an attempt to arrest him in connection with a June 26 armed robbery case in Himachal Pradesh (HP), near Nijjher Chowk in Kharar in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district in Punjab. Singh, who was accompanied by two women, assaulted the officers when asked to step out of his vehicle. A case of attempt to murder and obstructing a public servant has been registered against all three.
27-Jun-2025
Ludhiana Rural police on June 27 arrested a drug peddler, identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Sajan and seized 2.5 kg of heroin, an empty kit bag, an electronic weighing scale, and a motorcycle from his possession near Sidhwan Bet village in Ludhiana district.
27-Jun-2025
Punjab Police on June 27 busted a terror module run by the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), and arrested three individuals Sehajpal Singh and Vikramjit Singh, along with a juvenile, and seized two hand grenades, a 9MM Glock pistol, and live cartridges from their possession, in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district. Police revealed that the module was being operated by United Kingdom (UK) based handler Nishan Singh, under the direction of designated terrorist Harwinder Singh alias Rinda, and was planning targeted killings and attacks on police infrastructure in Amritsar.
27-Jun-2025
Punjab’s former Director General of Police (DGP) Siddharth Chattopadhyay while talking to reporters in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district on June 27 stated that there was “100 per cent evidence” linking former state minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia to drug traffickers and illicit financial gains. Chattopadhyay was DGP when a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS), and provided the Punjab Vigilance Bureau with documents and background information.
27-Jun-2025
On June 27, the Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with Punjab Police arrested two unidentified smugglers and seized a packet of heroin weighing 313 grams, two mobile phones, a motorcycle and a car from their possession near Khasa village in Amritsar district.
27-Jun-2025
On June 27, the Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with the Punjab Police, arrested a proclaimed offender along with his two unidentified associates near the Ajnala grain market in Ajnala, Amritsar district.
27-Jun-2025
On June 27, Punjab Police on day 118 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign registered 84 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 125 drug smugglers and seized 710 grams of heroin, 1 kg of opium and INR 1.22 lakh drug money from their possession, across Punjab.
27-Jun-2025
On June 27, a five-member panel of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) met with Tarsem Singh, father of jailed Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament (MP) and radical Khalistani preacher Amritpal Singh, along with his associates, in Jallupur Khera village in Amritsar district. The meeting, part of SAD’s broader effort to revive its panthic relevance, focused on uniting Sikh political voices and reconnecting with the youth to rebuild the party’s traditional support base.
26-Jun-2025
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on June 26 charge sheeted seven accused, in the December 2024 case related to the grenade attack on Gurdaspur police station by Khalistani terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), identified as Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passia, Pakistan-based terrorist Harwinder Singh alias Rinda, Shamsher Singh alias Shera alias Honey, Kuljit Singh, Abhijot Singh, Gurjinder Singh and Shubham, before a court in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district.
26-Jun-2025
Harjit Kaur, mother of jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, and his cousin and close aide Karanvir Singh were shot dead near their residence in the Urban Estate area of Batala in Gurdaspur district, Punjab on June 26. A viral social media post by gangsters Prabhu Dasuwal and Kaushal Chaudhary, affiliated with the Bambiha gang, claimed responsibility for the killings. The post alleged that Karanvir was specifically targeted for handling Bhagwanpuria’s criminal activities in his absence. A high-level investigation has been launched into the double murder.
26-Jun-2025
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, on June 26 in New Delhi, stated that India seeks to strengthen its bilateral partnership with Canada across trade, energy, mobility, and student exchange. His remarks came days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis. Jaiswal described the meeting as 'productive and positive,' noting that both leaders agreed to take constructive steps to restore stability in ties, including the early return of envoys and the resumption of senior-level engagements.
26-Jun-2025
On June 26, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at 18 locations across Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh (UP) as part of an ongoing probe into the Khalistani terror network. The operation targeted individuals linked to the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), including BKI operative Kulbir Sidhu, currently based in Germany, and U.S.-based gangster Manish alias Kaka Rana. Authorities seized various incriminating materials, including mobile phones, digital devices, and documents during the searches.
26-Jun-2025
On June 26, former Punjab Minister and senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia was remanded to seven days’ custody by a Mohali court in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district, in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged laundering of over INR 540 crore in drug proceeds.
26-Jun-2025
On June 26, Punjab Police, on day 117 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign registered 103 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 155 drug smugglers and seized 1.09 kg of heroin, 64 kg of poppy husk and INR 5410 drug money from their possession, across Punjab.
26-Jun-2025
The Supreme Court (SC) on June 26 raised serious concerns over prison security protocols after questioning how a journalist was able to access jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi for an interview. The observations came during a hearing on a petition filed by dismissed Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Gursher Singh Sandhu, who sought to quash proceedings against him related to the same incident. The SC permitted Sandhu to withdraw his plea, noting that the matter is already scheduled for hearing before the Punjab and Haryana High Court on July 3.
26-Jun-2025
On June 26, Khalistani supporters reportedly orchestrated a mass reporting campaign that led to the suspension of journalist Sameer Kaushal’s X (formerly Twitter) handle @itssamonline. The move followed Kaushal's podcast featuring Jaspal Atwal, a controversial figure previously convicted in a high-profile attempted murder case. The episode drew sharp backlash from pro-Khalistan circles, who accused Kaushal of providing a platform to anti-Khalistan voices.
25-Jun-2025
On June 25, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, condemned the Haryana government for referring to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur as ‘Veer Banda Bairagi’ in public advertisements, calling it a distortion of Sikh identity. He urged Sikh representatives in Haryana to unite against such narratives. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami also denounced the reference as an insult to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur’s legacy and a deliberate misrepresentation of Sikh history.
25-Jun-2025
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on June 25 arrested former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) minister Bikram Singh Majithia in Amritsar for allegedly laundering over INR 540 crore in drug-related proceeds. Search operations at three locations linked to 22 individuals led to the seizure of over 30 mobile phones, five laptops, three iPads, two desktop computers, property documents, diaries, and extensive financial records connected to Saraya Industries—the firm allegedly used to route illicit funds. Investigators uncovered INR 161 crore in unaccounted cash deposits, INR 141 crore in suspected foreign transfers, and INR 236 crore in unexplained financial entries in the company’s records.
25-Jun-2025
On June 25, Punjab Police, on day 116 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 104 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 153 drug smugglers and seized 1.8 kg of heroin, 2.4 kg of opium and INR 28890 drug money from their possession, across Punjab.
24-Jun-2025
On June 24, Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj summoned the executive committee of the Chief Khalsa Diwan (CKD), citing multiple complaints regarding alleged violations of Sikh maryada (code of conduct), in Amritsar. The CKD leadership has been directed to appear before the highest Sikh temporal authority within 15 days, with the summon being issued to CKD president Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar, who also serves as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Amritsar South.
24-Jun-2025
On June 24, Punjab Police, on day 115 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 97 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 140 drug smugglers and seized 3 kg of heroin and INR 60500 drug money from their possession, across Punjab.
24-Jun-2025
On June 24, Delhi and Haryana Police shot dead wanted gangster Romil Vohra in a joint operation in Dera Mandi, South West Delhi district. Hours after the encounter, an Instagram post from the handle bhanu_rana61 alleged that Vohra had been picked up two days prior and killed in a staged encounter. The post vowed revenge, stating, “Hamare riwaz mein maut ka badla maut hai” (In our tradition, death is avenged by death).
24-Jun-2025
Interpol on June 24 issued a Blue Corner Notice for Amritpal Singh Mehron, the mastermind behind the murder of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari alias Kamal Kaur Bhabhi.
24-Jun-2025
Gharinda police on June 24 arrested two individuals, identified as Gursharan Singh alias Guri and Amritpal Singh alias Bai and seized three Glock pistols, along with a mobile phone and a bike from their possession, near Gharinda village in Amritsar district. According to police, the weapons were smuggled from Pakistan via drones.