KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
27-Mar-2026
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on March 27 dismissed Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament (MP) Amritpal Singh’s plea for temporary release to attend the ongoing Budget session of Parliament. The court held that a sitting MP under preventive detention enjoys no higher constitutional privilege than an ordinary citizen, and that individual liberty must yield to concerns of public order and state security.
27-Mar-2026
According to reports, following the killing of two policemen in a check post in Gurdaspur district on February 22, fresh security instructions were issued to battalion commandants during a meeting chaired by the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), State Armed Police, on March 2. The directives include regular inspections to review security arrangements and random video calls to obtain real-time security updates. Commandants and officers have also been instructed to ensure foolproof security of their battalion headquarters to prevent such attacks and safeguard personnel.
27-Mar-2026
On March 27, the 66th day of Punjab Police’s statewide “war on gangsters” (Gangsters Te Vaar) campaign—Operation Prahaar—the police conducted 531 raids, arrested 167 persons. Preventive action was taken against 62 individuals, while 353 persons were verified and released after questioning. Six proclaimed offenders (POs) were also arrested during the operation.
27-Mar-2026
On March 27, Punjab Police, on day 391 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, arrested 137 drug smugglers, and seized 2.9 kg of heroin, 1.5 kg of opium, 77 kg of poppy husk, 11,412 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 22,980 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
26-Mar-2026
The Border Security Force (BSF) on March 26 recovered 536 grams of opium, along with packing material and a foreign-made DJI Air-3 drone, during an operation near the Pulmoran border outpost in Amritsar district.
26-Mar-2026
On March 26, the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 1.04 kg of heroin along with packing material in Amritsar district.
26-Mar-2026
Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in a joint operation with Chandigarh Police, on March 26 arrested the main shooter involved in the firing incident on student leader Jashanpreet Singh Jawanda at Panjab University, and seized a .32 bore country-made pistol, magazines, two live cartridges, and four empty shells in Fatehgarh Sahib district. Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav said the accused is a key member of the Doni Bal/Bambiha group, adding that the attack was carried out at the group’s behest.
26-Mar-2026
Police on March 26 arrested four persons, Jasvir Singh, Ajay Kumar alias Billa alias Jaddu, Inderpal Singh, and Gaurav Rana and seized 1,110 intoxicating tablets and capsules from their possession in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district.
26-Mar-2026
Punjab Police’s counter-intelligence wing in Jalandhar on March 26 busted an inter-state illegal arms supply module, arresting Dalesh Kumar alias Saurav Kumar alias Nannu and Amit Chahar and recovering 10 country-made pistols and 20 magazines, in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. This comes nearly a month after the arrest of two Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operatives, Sukhwinder alias Sunny and Rawal, who had procured and planted three grenades and an IED near Balachaur on the directions of their foreign-based handler, Jassi Kulam. The same IED was later used in the Nalagarh police station blast in Himachal Pradesh.
26-Mar-2026
Police arrested Gursahib Singh for allegedly firing at the nephew of a former legislator in Ghuman Kalan, on November 18, 2025, reportedly at the behest of handlers of an overseas extortion gang, in Gurdaspur district. He had been declared a proclaimed offender (PO) in the case registered at Ghuman Kalan police station under Sections 109 and 3(5) of the BNS and is also facing at least four other cases across different police stations.
25-Mar-2026
The Counter Intelligence (CI) wing of Punjab Police on March 25 arrested two operatives of a narcotics smuggling module, Inderjeet Singh and Ravinder Sharma and seized 7 kg of heroin from their possession in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigations suggest that both accused were actively involved in transporting heroin consignments and are suspected to be part of a larger narcotics network operating in the region.
24-Mar-2026
Gurvinder Singh, who allegedly took over the Rocky Gang after Jaswinder Singh Rocky was shot dead near Timber Trail in Himachal Pradesh in May 2016, was arrested in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan on March 24. Police recovered an illegal .32 bore pistol, two magazines, and 14 cartridges from his possession. Subsequently, his associate and weapon recipient, Gurjant Singh alias Janta, was arrested on March 25, and a pistol, one magazine, and six cartridges were recovered from him. Police said the weapons had been supplied by Gurvinder. Officials added that Gurvinder was wanted by Punjab Police as the prime accused in a Fazilka shooting incident and had fled to Sriganganagar after the crime.
24-Mar-2026
On March 24, the 63rd day of Punjab Police’s statewide “war on gangsters” (Gangsters Te Vaar) campaign—Operation Prahaar—the police conducted 501 raids, arrested 181 persons and recovered two weapons from their possession. Preventive action was taken against 68 individuals, while 50 persons were verified and released after questioning. Three proclaimed offenders (POs) were also arrested during the operation.
24-Mar-2026
On March 24, Punjab Police, on day 388 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, arrested 104 drug smugglers, and seized 666 grams of heroin, 1.3 kg of opium, 5 kg of poppy husk, 557 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 17,740 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
24-Mar-2026
The Delhi Legislative Assembly and its Speaker Vijender Gupta have once again received a bomb threat via email, containing provocative language and references to support for a so-called Khalistan referendum. According to sources, a threatening email was sent to the Assembly at around 7:28 am, warning of a possible bomb attack, followed by another email at 7:49 am to the Speaker’s official ID. The threat comes on the day the Delhi Budget is scheduled to be presented.
24-Mar-2026
Bathinda police have recovered the stolen pistol of slain kabaddi promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh alias Rana Balachauria, who was shot dead during a tournament in Sohana, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district, on December 15, 2025. The accused, Gurmel Singh alias Jassa, a resident of Hamirgarh village and currently living in Jandanwala village in Bathinda, was arrested in connection with a robbery case in which a youngster was allegedly robbed of his motorcycle and mobile phone at gunpoint on March 22 evening. His accomplice is yet to be identified and arrested.
24-Mar-2026
As Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament (MP) Amritpal Singh’s absence from Parliament reached 59 sittings, the Punjab and Haryana High Court was informed on March 24 that there was “no immediate threat” to his membership, as he could still apply for leave, which is ordinarily condoned by the competent parliamentary committee.
23-Mar-2026
The Counter Intelligence wing of Punjab Police on March 23 arrested two members of a narcotics smuggling module, identified as Maninder Singh and Gurjant Singh and seized 5 kg of heroin from them in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were in contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler and a foreign-based handler, allegedly coordinating cross-border consignments. Officials suspect the module to be part of a larger international drug syndicate.
23-Mar-2026
An accused, identified as Harmandeep Singh alias Harman, was arrested for allegedly executing “TTH” graffiti at multiple locations in Talwara, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, while being in contact with Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, from New Delhi on March 23. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Narra Chaitanya said Harman was in direct communication with Bhatti and his foreign associates via social media platforms. Police recovered incriminating chats, along with photos and videos related to the activities of the terror module, from his mobile phone. The officer added that the operation was part of broader surveillance on Pakistan-based handlers suspected of planning terror activities in India.
23-Mar-2026
Police on March 23 arrested a drug smuggler, identified as Prince Mehta and seized 100 grams of heroin, a .32 bore pistol, and two cartridges from his possession, near Ladhowal toll plaza in Ludhiana district.
23-Mar-2026
On March 23, the 62nd day of Punjab Police’s statewide “war on gangsters” (Gangsters Te Vaar) campaign—Operation Prahaar—the police conducted 447 raids, arrested 186 persons. Preventive action was taken against 52 individuals, while 74 persons were verified and released after questioning. Three proclaimed offenders (POs) were also arrested during the operation.
23-Mar-2026
On March 23, Punjab Police, on day 387 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, arrested 102 drug smugglers, and seized 6.2 kg of heroin, 10 kg of poppy husk, 2162 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 17,113 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
22-Mar-2026
Police on March 22 arrested three associates of the Goldy Brar gang, Jagdeep Kumar alias Deepu, Sunny Singh, and Chetan Gharu alias Chetu and seized a Glock 9 mm pistol, a magazine, and five live cartridges from their possession in Faridkot district. During interrogation, the accused revealed that the illegal weapon had been supplied to them for further distribution. Police have also nominated two more suspects and are probing backward and forward links to dismantle the entire network.
22-Mar-2026
A Sarpanch (village head) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Dr Jaswinder Singh, and his servant were attacked by five unidentified assailants at his private clinic in Shahpur village, Amloh subdivision, Fatehgarh Sahib district, on March 22. The attackers, with their faces covered, barged into the clinic armed with kirpans and iron rods, assaulted both victims, and fled the spot, leaving them seriously injured.
22-Mar-2026
The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), in a joint operation on March 22, arrested three persons, Jagjit Singh alias Rana, Manpreet Singh alias Preet, and Roshan Singh and seized 24.5 kg of heroin, INR 21 lakh drug money, a multi-copter drone, and two vehicles, including an SUV, in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigations revealed their direct links with handlers based in Pakistan.