KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
13-Jun-2025
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on June 13 issued a statement urging Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami to approach the upcoming Sikh centenary celebrations in a non-political spirit. Responding to Dhami’s criticism of the state government's involvement, Sandhwan emphasised that events such as the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur and the 450th foundation day of Amritsar are intended to honour Sikh values. He reminded Dhami that, as the head of the SGPC—a religious body entrusted with safeguarding Sikh heritage—his responsibility is to uphold unity, not to fuel partisan divisions.
13-Jun-2025
On June 13, a First Information Report (FIR) was filed against Union Minister and West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Sukanta Majumdar, alleging that he threw a slipper that struck a Sikh man's turban during a protest on June 12 at Kalighat Police Station in Kolkata, West Bengal. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) shared a copy of the FIR on its official X handle, claiming the act was deliberate and insulting to religious sentiments. The BJP dismissed the allegation, stating that only a piece of paper was used during the protest and accused the TMC of fabricating the incident.
13-Jun-2025
A court on June 13 granted Bathinda Police a two-day remand of Jaspreet Singh and Nimratjeet Singh, who are accused in the murder of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari alias Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, in Bathinda district.
12-Jun-2025
In a BBC World Service documentary, gangster Satinderjit Singh alias Goldy Brar claimed that slain singer Sidhu Moose Wala had been in contact with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, allegedly exchanging daily greetings. Brar further alleged that Moose Wala supported those responsible for the killing of Vicky Middukhera, which he cited as a key reason for targeting the singer.
12-Jun-2025
The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police on June 12 revealed that, over 103 days of the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign, they arrested 577 drug smugglers and seized 50.150 kg of poppy husk, 24.935 kg of heroin, 1.161 kg of charas, 3.720 kg of ganja, 9,668 capsules/pills, drug money amounting to INR 3,30,700, six pistols, and 14 cartridges across Jalandhar district.
12-Jun-2025
Amritsar Rural Police on June 12 busted an illegal arms smuggling module linked to Italy-based trafficker Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, and arrested four operatives, identified as Arshpreet Singh, Gurpal Singh, Gurtej Singh, and Hardeep Singh, and police seized four Glock pistols (26 GEN), two Glock pistols (43 GEN), two .30 bore pistols, a country-made .30 bore pistol, INR 50,000 in drug money, two motorcycles, and four mobile phones from their possession from Hoshiarnagar village in Amritsar district. The. The module was reportedly operating in close coordination with handlers based in Pakistan.
12-Jun-2025
On June 12, Punjab Police, on day 103 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 93 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 119 drug smugglers and seized 1.7 kg of heroin, 14.6 kg of opium and INR 57480 drug money from their possession, across Punjab.
12-Jun-2025
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on June 12 conducted searches at fifteen locations linked to the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror organisation across Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Pathankot, Kapurthala, and Rupnagar districts in Punjab, as well as Sirsa district in Haryana. The NIA seized incriminating materials, including mobile phones and documents, in connection with the January 2025 grenade attack on the Gumtala police post in Amritsar.
12-Jun-2025
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami on June 12 urged the central government to release Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences in honour of the upcoming 350th martyrdom day of Guru Teg Bahadur in Amritsar in Amritsar district.
11-Jun-2025
On June 11, an individual identified as Gurjit Singh was killed in a firing incident involving two unidentified drug smugglers at Neshta village in Amritsar district. Police reported that they had recovered 5 kg of heroin from the smugglers, who opened fire while fleeing the scene, fatally striking Gurjit, a passerby. A case has been registered, and a manhunt is currently underway.
11-Jun-2025
Jalandhar (Rural) Police on June 11 arrested a suspect involved in the vandalism of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s statue, identified as Kulwinder Singh alias Binder, from Kehar Singh Wala village in Sangrur district. Another accused, Resham Singh, remains absconding. Police stated that both individuals were influenced by Khalistani extremist ideology and had a history of involvement in anti-national and violent activities.
11-Jun-2025
A protest led by Shiv Sena Punjab state president Rajesh Garg in Sri Muktsar Sahib turned violent on June 11, when a Sikh youth, identified as Gurwinder Singh, was allegedly assaulted near the bus stand in Sri Muktsar Sahib district.
11-Jun-2025
A Punjabi influencer identified as Kanchan Kumari alias Kamal Kaur was found dead in a car near Adesh Medical University in Bathinda district on June 11. In 2024, Kaur had reportedly received threats from Canada-based designated terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dala for allegedly posting objectionable content. Authorities are currently investigating possible links to Dala.
11-Jun-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on June 11 recovered a packet of heroin weighing 529 grams from fields near Havelian village in Tarn Taran district.
11-Jun-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on June 11 recovered a drone from a field near Roranwala Kalan village in Amritsar district. The recovered drone was a DJI Mavic 3 Classic model.
11-Jun-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on June 11 recovered a packet of heroin weighing 560 grams from fields near Wan in Patti in Tarn Taran district.
10-Jun-2025
Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma, chief of the Sikh seminary Damdami Taksal, on June 10 in Amritsar, stated that the institution would welcome the possible appointment of Balwant Singh Rajoana—convicted in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh—as the Jathedar of the Akal Takht. He described Rajoana as a 'highly respected personality' who had made a significant sacrifice for the Sikh community.
10-Jun-2025
The Commissionerate Police on June 10 dismantled a well-organized narco-hawala cartel operated by convicted smuggler Arshdeep Singh, arresting six operatives identified as Karandeep Singh alias Karan, Jaspreet Singh, Arshdeep Singh alias Ars, Gurmeet Singh alias Geetu, Rajinderpal Singh alias Nikka, and Malkeet Singh and seizing 4.526 kilograms of heroin and INR 8.7 lakh in drug money from their possession in Amritsar district. Arshdeep Singh was found to be running the cartel from inside Goindwal Jail in Tarn Taran. Preliminary investigations revealed the cartel’s cross-border links and its use of hawala channels to route money to Dubai and Pakistan.
10-Jun-2025
On June 10, Punjab Police, on day 101 of its ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign, registered 114 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 152 drug smugglers and seized 1.6 kg of heroin along with INR 3.56 lakh drug money from their possession, across Punjab.
10-Jun-2025
Border Security Force (BSF) troops on June 10 recovered a packet of heroin weighing 541 grams and a packet of opium weighing 30 grams, along with a drone, from fields near Roranwala Khurd village in Amritsar district. The drone was a DJI Mavic 3 Classic model.
10-Jun-2025
Border Security Force (BSF) troops, in a joint operation with Punjab Police, on June 10 recovered a packet of heroin weighing 484.31 grams from a farming field near Mehdipur village in Patti in Tarn Taran district.
10-Jun-2025
On June 10, a video surfaced showing the desecration of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s statue, with a pro-Khalistan banner visible in the background, in Noorpur Jattan village, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a designated Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), released a video claiming responsibility for the act. The footage showed an individual using an electric cutter to damage the statue’s hand.
10-Jun-2025
Office-bearers and members of the Chief Khalsa Diwan on June 10 paid tribute to Vir Singh on his death anniversary at the Bhai Vir Singh Study Centre in Amritsar in Amritsar district.
09-Jun-2025
Punjab Police on June 9 revealed that as part of the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign, the Police have frozen illegally acquired properties of 157 drug smugglers worth INR 78.52 crore and recovered INR 13.03 crore drug money in the first 100 days of the drive, across Punjab. The police also registered 9,693 first information reports (FIRs) and arrested 16,533 drug smugglers and recovered 627 kg of heroin, 252 kg of opium, 15 tonnes of poppy husk, 9 kg of charas, 264 kg of ganja, 2.7 kg of ICE, 2.6 kg of cocaine and 26.51 lakh intoxicant pills/tablets from their possession.
09-Jun-2025
On June 9, Punjab Police, on day 100 of its ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign, registered 99 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 127 drug smugglers and recovered 4.1 kg of heroin, 20 kg of poppy husk and INR 2.20 lakhs of drug money from their possession, across Punjab.