KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
04-Jun-2025
While addressing the media in Jalandhar on June 4, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav revealed that, within three months of launching the anti-drug campaign 'Yudh Nashian De Virudh', the police had registered 9,087 FIRs, arrested 15,495 drug smugglers, facilitated treatment for 5,786 addicts in de-addiction centres, and seized 607 kg of heroin, 249 kg of opium, 14 tons of poppy husk, 9 kg of charas, 263 kg of ganja, 2.5 kg of ICE (crystal meth), 1.6 kg of cocaine, 26.35 lakh intoxicant pills and tablets, and INR 10.83 crore in drug money across Punjab. Yadav stated that a clear roadmap had been formulated to eradicate drugs from the state by targeting the supply chain and separating traffickers from users, combining strict legal action with rehabilitation efforts.
04-Jun-2025
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, while addressing the media in Jalandhar on June 4, announced that all formalities for procuring nine anti-drone systems have been completed, with deployment expected by July. These systems, to be stationed along the 532-km international border with Pakistan, are intended to counter the growing threat of drones used for smuggling drugs, arms, and explosives. The INR 51.41 crore initiative, approved by the state government, is expected to significantly enhance the Punjab Police’s capability to detect and neutralise cross-border drone incursions.
03-Jun-2025
On June 3, while inaugurating the newly constructed Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) office at Patiala Range Police Lines in Patiala district, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav stated that strict action would be taken against any police personnel found to have exceeded their powers. He also unveiled the new INR 1 crore ANTF facility—equipped with advanced forensic tools, data-analysis systems, and cryptocurrency-investigation equipment—aimed at strengthening Punjab’s fight against drug trafficking.
03-Jun-2025
Punjab police on June 3 arrested a man, identified as Gagandeep Singh for sharing information about Indian Army movements during Operation Sindoor with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), and seized a mobile phone containing intelligence he shared with Pakistani intelligence operatives (PIOs), as well as details of over 20 ISI contacts, in Tarn Taran city, Tarn Taran district. It was also revealed that Gagandeep Singh was in contact with Pakistan-based Khalistani leader Gopal Singh Chawla.
03-Jun-2025
Akal Takht officiating Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj on June 3 met Balwant Singh Rajoana, a death row convict in the assassination case of former Chief Minister Beant Singh, at Patiala Jail in Patiala district. During the visit, he criticised the Centre for its “discriminatory” approach in not commuting Rajoana’s death sentence.
03-Jun-2025
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on June 3 in Chandigarh accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of politicising Operation Sindoor. He criticised BJP workers for distributing sindoor to households and questioned its use as a political symbol, stating, “Which man will ask his wife to apply 'sindoor' in (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi’s name? Is this a 'one nation, one husband' scheme?”
03-Jun-2025
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on June 3 in Chandigarh accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of politicising Operation Sindoor. He criticised BJP workers for distributing sindoor to households and questioned its use as a political symbol, stating, “Which man will ask his wife to apply 'sindoor' in (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi’s name? Is this a 'one nation, one husband' scheme?”
03-Jun-2025
A report by NDTV on June 3 revealed that India struck deeper and wider inside Pakistan during Operation Sindoor than officially acknowledged. A confidential Pakistani military dossier on its internal Operation Bunyan un Marsoo detailed at least eight additional Indian airstrikes on key cities—including Peshawar, Jhang, Hyderabad (Sindh), Gujrat (Punjab), Gujranwala, Bahawalnagar, Attock, and Chor—locations that were not publicly disclosed by the Indian Air Force or the Director General of Military Operations.
03-Jun-2025
On June 3, Punjab Police, on day 94 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign registered 101 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 140 drug smugglers and recovered 2.8 kg of heroin, 3132 intoxicant pills and INR 17750 drug money from their possession across Punjab.
03-Jun-2025
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann on June 3 reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance policy against drugs, stating no one involved will be spared and corrupt officials are being targeted, in Chandigarh. Mann also emphasised the urgent need to develop Punjab’s border areas and firmly declared that the state will not share its scarce water resources with others.
03-Jun-2025
Police on June 3 arrested three individuals, identified as Jodhbir Singh alias Kohali, Boota Singh alias Vishal and Karanbir Singh alias Karan and seized 2.4 kg of heroin, a Glock pistol, and a Swaraj tractor from their possession, near Dalke village in Ajnala in Amritsar district.
03-Jun-2025
Police on June 3 arrested one individual, identified as Gultaar Singh alias Ghona and seized 530 grams of opium, INR 15,000 drug money and a Brezza car from his possession, near Dana Mandi near Sathiala village in Amritsar district.
03-Jun-2025
Amritsar Rural police on June 3 arrested three individuals, identified as Gurmeet Singh, Hardev Singh and Tajinder Singh, and seized 722 grams of heroin and INR 1 lakh drug money from their possession, near Neshta village in Amritsar district.
03-Jun-2025
Chatiwind police on June 3 arrested four individuals, identified as Lovepreet Singh, Baljit Singh, Prabhdeep Singh, and Sukhwant Singh, and seized one .30 bore pistol, five live bullets and INR 1.3 lakh in cash from their possession near Chatiwind village in Amritsar district.
03-Jun-2025
Mehta police on June 3 arrested two individuals, identified as Sahildeep and Sukhsagar Singh, and seized one .32 bore pistol and three live cartridges from their possession in Rajdhan village in Amritsar district.
02-Jun-2025
On June 2, a statue of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was defaced with black paint, stamped with 'SFJ', and draped in a Khalistan flag in Nangal village of Jalandhar district. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), claimed responsibility for the act. This incident follows a similar one carried out on March 31, 2025, also at SFJ’s behest, and comes ahead of the anniversary of Operation Bluestar. A case has been registered, and police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify those involved.
02-Jun-2025
According to sources, Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi is unlikely to be part of the G7 Summit set to be held in Kananaskis in Canada from June 15, 2025.
02-Jun-2025
On June 2, Punjab Police, on day 93 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 77 First Information Reports (FIRs), arrested 98 drug smugglers and recovered 1.5 kg of heroin, 2508 intoxicant pills and INR 3900 drug money from their possession, across Punjab.
02-Jun-2025
Police on June 2 arrested two individuals, identified as Amanjot Singh and Lovepreet Ram and seized 200 grams of heroin from their possession, near Laad Banjara Kalan village in Sangrur district.
02-Jun-2025
Police on June 2 arrested one individual, identified as Ajay Kumar and seized 12 grams of heroin from their possession, in Sangrur in Sangrur district.
02-Jun-2025
Dhuri Sadar Police on June 2 arrested one unidentified woman and seized 7 grams of heroin from her possession, near Dhuri village in Sangrur district.
02-Jun-2025
On June 2, a key meeting between Damdami Taksal chief Baba Harnam Singh Khalsa and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami ended in a deadlock over the June 6 Ghallughara (Operation Bluestar) commemoration, in Amritsar district. Damdami Taksal insisted that the SGPC limit its role to that of a facilitator or manager and strongly opposed officiating Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj delivering the traditional message to the Sikh community. The issue, which has garnered support from various Sikh organisations, is scheduled to be discussed again on June 4.
01-Jun-2025
The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on June 1 deleted a social media post that paid tribute to the "martyrs" of Operation Bluestar — the Indian Army’s June 1984 operation to flush out armed militants from the Golden Temple. The post had criticised the then Congress-led government for "attacking the Golden Temple" and included images of the damaged Akal Takht and an armoured vehicle.
01-Jun-2025
Kharar city police on June 1 arrested two individuals, identified as Jagjir Singh and Sinder Singh and seized 100 grams of heroin from their possession, near Green Market Chowk in Kharar in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district.
01-Jun-2025
Kharar city police on June 1 arrested three individuals, identified as Gagandeep Singh, Sandeep Kumar and Dimple and seized 139 grams of heroin from their possession in Kharar in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district.