KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
24-Oct-2024
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, via a video message, called for a shutdown of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) schools on October 26. He linked his statements to a recent blast outside a CRPF school in Rohini, Delhi, which was claimed by the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF). Pannun also offered a USD 1 million reward for advance intelligence on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's foreign trips. Additionally, he accused former CRPF officials of human rights abuses against Sikhs and urged students and parents to boycott CRPF schools due to alleged atrocities committed during events such as the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
24-Oct-2024
Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary Anil Sarin announced on October 24 the expulsion of former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Satkar Kaur Gehri from the party’s primary membership following her arrest in a drug peddling case. Kaur and her nephew were arrested by the Punjab Police’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF).
23-Oct-2024
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Chandigarh Police on October 23 arrested a notorious drug peddler identified as Bala alias "drug queen," and seized 1.8 grams of heroin and INR 5 lakh in cash from him in Chandigarh. Bala, aged 62, has a lengthy criminal history spanning 32 years, involving 34 cases, with 17 convictions and 15 acquittals, including charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
23-Oct-2024
Amritsar City Police on October 23 arrested three drug peddlers, identified as Jagroop Singh, Jagjit Singh and Jashanpreet Singh and seized 2.15 kg of heroin from their possession in Chheharta Sahib in Amritsar district.
23-Oct-2024
According to sources, pro-Khalistan elements in Canada and the United States (US) have been operating "control rooms" to coordinate targeted killings and terror strikes in states such as Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) found that these centres, located in South America and Spain, were set up to evade Indian surveillance. Initially established by criminal gangs led by figures like Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar, these control rooms later aligned with pro-Khalistan groups, resulting in their booking under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
23-Oct-2024
According to sources, Vikash Yadav, accused of plotting to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is currently on the run, with both the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Delhi Police actively searching for him. If Yadav is arrested in India, he will first face legal proceedings for domestic charges; however, a potential extradition request from the United States (US) could complicate matters. The India-US extradition treaty requires compelling evidence for extradition. Additionally, Interpol may issue a Red Notice, further restricting Yadav's movements and increasing his chances of arrest abroad.
23-Oct-2024
The Delhi High Court dismissed three appeals related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, which were filed 27 to 36 years after the accused were acquitted. The court noted a delay of over 13,000 days in filing these appeals, emphasizing that while it recognizes the tragic loss of life during the riots, such delays cannot be condoned. This ruling sets a precedent for at least ten other similar cases, with the court underscoring that similar appeals had previously been rejected.
23-Oct-2024
According to sources, India has not appealed Interpol's rejection of a Red Corner Notice (RCN) against designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), due to insufficient evidence. Interpol previously denied two requests for the RCN, citing a lack of adequate evidence and concerns that the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act might be used to target minorities.
23-Oct-2024
Police on October 23 arrested former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Ferozepur (Rural), Satkar Kaur Gehri, and her nephew, Jaskeerat Singh, seizing 138 grams of heroin and INR 1.56 lakh in cash from their possession in Kharar, Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district.
23-Oct-2024
The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police, on October 23, busted an inter-state gang involved in opium smuggling by arresting Bablu and Akash Kumar and seizing 2 kg of opium from their possession near Bhagat Singh Colony in Jalandhar district.
23-Oct-2024
On October 23, a former sarpanch and commission agent identified as Gurdeep Singha was shot dead by four unidentified assailants at the grain market in Sathiala village in Baba Bakala in Amritsar district.
23-Oct-2024
According to sources, Vikash Yadav, accused by a United States (US) court of conspiring to murder Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is absconding after being granted bail by an Indian court. Previously arrested in Delhi on charges of extortion and kidnapping following a local businessman's complaint, Yadav is now on the FBI's most wanted list and is being actively pursued by both US and Indian agencies.
22-Oct-2024
A group of shopkeepers, whose families have carried on trades since the time of Guru Ram Das, expressed disappointment after being overlooked by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) for invitations to the Guru’s birth anniversary celebrations in Amritsar, Punjab. These traders, whose ancestors were originally invited to help establish the holy city, were last recognized by the SGPC in 2018, but the tradition of inviting them has since been discontinued. Many feel neglected despite their deep historical connections to the city’s foundation.
22-Oct-2024
According to official sources, Delhi Police have written to Telegram seeking information about a handle that posted a message claiming responsibility for a blast near the CRPF School in Rohini, North West Delhi. A post on the Telegram channel ‘Justice League India’ claimed the explosion was in retaliation for actions against pro-Khalistan separatists; however, no substantial evidence has linked any terrorist group to the incident. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities reportedly close to arresting suspects believed to have planted a homemade explosive at the site.
21-Oct-2024
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, speaking at an event on October 21 at the Punjab Armed Police (PAP) headquarters in Jalandhar district, revealed that nearly 80% of extortion calls are made by local criminals posing as gangsters, while only 20% are linked to actual gangsters. He urged citizens to report such crimes and directed police officials to convert complaints into First Information Reports (FIRs). Yadav also paid tribute to the 1,799 Punjab Police personnel who have sacrificed their lives since September 1981.
21-Oct-2024
Police on October 21 arrested a gangster from the Devinder Bambiha gang, identified as Arshdeep Singh, and seized two .32 bore pistols and a country-made .30 bore pistol from his possession in Moga district. During interrogation, Arshdeep disclosed that foreign-based gangster Lucky Patiyal, associated with the Bambiha gang, had arranged the weapons and sent two unidentified shooters to Moga, who managed to flee before Arshdeep's arrest.
21-Oct-2024
Moga Police on October 21 arrested three members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, identified as Gurpreet Singh, Gobind Singh and Ramjit Singh, and seized three country-made .32 bore pistols from their possession in Moga in Moga district.
21-Oct-2024
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 21 filed a chargesheet against Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, a key associate of Khalistani terrorists Harwinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda and Lakhbir Singh alias Landa, in the NIA special court in Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district. Gurpreet was involved in a conspiracy by the Khalistani terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) to spread terror in Punjab and was linked to an RPG attack on the Sarhali police station in December 2022. Gopi also conspired to raise funds for BKI through large-scale extortion from businessmen, recruited youth for the terror module, and conducted reconnaissance on targets identified by Landa.
21-Oct-2024
Ludhiana (Rural) Police on October 21 arrested a migrant labourer from Bihar, identified as Ram Parvesh Chaudhary, and seized 1 kg of marijuana (ganja) from his possession near Sarabha village in Ludhiana West, Ludhiana district.
21-Oct-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) troops on October 21 recovered one packet heroin weighing 567 grams along with a drone, from near Kalia village in Tarn Taran district. The recovered drone was a China made DJI Air 3 model.
21-Oct-2024
Kshatriya Karna Sena chief Raj Shekhawat, in a video statement on October 21, offered INR 1,11,11,111 to any police official who kills gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in an encounter. Shekhawat criticized both the Gujarat and central governments, citing Bishnoi's alleged involvement in the 2023 murder of former Karni Sena chief Sukh Singh Gogamedi. Shekhawat's organization also pledged to ensure the safety of the police officer's family who successfully eliminates Bishnoi.
21-Oct-2024
A Khalistani group, Justice League India, claimed responsibility via a Telegram post on October 21 for the blast that occurred near the CRPF school in Rohini, North West Delhi. The post circulated online included a clip of the blast with a 'Khalistan Zindabad' watermark at the bottom, along with a warning of further attacks.
21-Oct-2024
Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, while speaking in New Delhi on October 21, criticized the Canadian government for its double standards in handling pro-Khalistan activities and the Hardeep Singh Nijjar row. He condemned Canada’s use of 'freedom of speech' as a defense when India raised concerns about threats to its diplomats. Jaishankar also referenced historical tensions, including the 1985 Air India bombing.
21-Oct-2024
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, issued a new threat to Air India via a video on October 21, warning passengers not to travel between November 1 and 19. His threat coincides with what he refers to as the '40th anniversary of the Sikh genocide' in India. Pannun’s warning suggests the possibility of an attack on Air India's flights and follows a pattern, as he issued a similar threat last year.
21-Oct-2024
Intelligence reports reveal that Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, operates freely despite his connections to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and involvement in anti-India activities. These reports indicate that Pannun, with Pakistani support, founded the SFJ and launched separatist movements such as the Kashmir Khalistan Referendum Front (KKRF). Despite clear links to Pakistan's efforts to destabilize India, countries like the United States (US) and Canada have taken little action against Pannun and his associates, allowing them to continue promoting separatist agendas.