KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
23-Dec-2025
Under Yudh Nashiyan Virudh, Punjab police registered 29,784 FIRs, arrested 39,867 accused, and seized a record 2,021 kg of heroin in 2025, along with 26 kg of ICE, 698 kg of opium, 35,000 kg of poppy husk, 55.78 lakh intoxicant pills/capsules, and INR 16.81 crore in drug money. Punjab achieved an 88% conviction rate, accounting for nearly two-thirds of India’s heroin seizures, 25% of NDPS arrests, and 20% of NDPS cases. Preventive measures included admitting 23,940 people to de-addiction centres and referring 59,840 to OOAT clinics.
23-Dec-2025
Former Moga Congress district president Kamaljit Singh Brar on December 23 received death threats via WhatsApp voice and video calls from a number traced to Pakistan. Brar identified the caller as gangster Shahzad Bhatti, who allegedly warned him to stay away from politics or face “severe consequences.”
23-Dec-2025
On December 23, Punjab Police, on day 297 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 74 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 97 drug smugglers and seized 12.8 kg of heroin, 3667 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 30,080 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
22-Dec-2025
Police on December 22 arrested an Uttar Pradesh native, identified as Shobhi, and recovered 52 grams of heroin from him in Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district.
22-Dec-2025
On December 22, Punjab Police, on day 296 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 75 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 100 drug smugglers and seized 331 grams of heroin, 854 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 10,080 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
22-Dec-2025
Punjab Police’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force (Border Range), in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), on December 22 recovered 12.05 kg of heroin from near Dalleke village in Amritsar district.
22-Dec-2025
A Bathinda district court on December 22 issued a 30-day notice to Sikh hardliner Amritpal Singh Mehron, believed to be hiding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and his associate Ranjit Singh, directing them to surrender in connection with the murder of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari alias Kamal Kaur Bhabhi. Police said proclamation notices were pasted at their residences and lookout circulars issued against both. Kanchan’s decomposed body was found in a car near Adesh Medical University, Bathinda, on June 11. On June 13, Amritpal, a Nihang, allegedly released a video claiming responsibility for the murder. Two alleged accomplices, Jaspreet Singh and Nimaratjeet Singh, both Nihangs, were later arrested and sent to judicial custody. Police said the killing was allegedly carried out in the name of “moral policing.”
22-Dec-2025
Ludhiana (Rural) Police on December 22 arrested three drug smugglers, identified as Amandeep Singh alias Romi, Pawan Kumar, and Bachitter Singh and seized 3 kg of heroin from them at a naka on the outskirts of Gurusar Kaunkey village in Ludhiana district.
21-Dec-2025
According to security agencies, dense fog across Punjab’s plains, reducing visibility to near zero for long hours along the 553- kilometres Indo-Pak international border, is routinely exploited by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed Pakistan-based smugglers to push narcotics, arms, and ammunition into India. Officials said the fog, often lasting from late evening to afternoon, hampers surveillance and provides ideal cover for infiltration and drone-based smuggling.
21-Dec-2025
Following the brief disruption of a Sikh nagar kirtan by a group of local protesters in South Auckland, New Zealand, on December 20, Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami urged the Indian and New Zealand governments to ensure a safe environment for Sikhs to observe religious traditions, stressing dialogue, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence.
21-Dec-2025
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann urged the Union government to raise the issue of the disruption of a peaceful nagar kirtan in South Auckland with the New Zealand government, stating that everyone has the right to practise and propagate their religion.
21-Dec-2025
On December 21, Punjab Police, on day 295 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 122 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 151 drug smugglers and seized 3.1 kg of heroin, 2454 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 18,560 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
21-Dec-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on December 21 seized 1.89 kg of heroin, packed in two packets, from near the Uttar Dhariwal village outpost in Amritsar district.
21-Dec-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on December 21 recovered 554 grams of heroin along with a drone from the Kahangarh border outpost area in Amritsar district.
21-Dec-2025
Amritsar police on December 21 arrested a man, identified as Gurshan Singh and seized 400 grams of heroin and INR 27,000 in drug money from him in Daniyal village of Amritsar district. His accomplice Ravinder Singh managed to escape.
21-Dec-2025
Police on December 21 arrested two youths, identified as Amritpal Singh alias Pala and Yodveer Singh, and seized 10 grams of heroin from them in Jagpalpur village, Phagwara, in Kapurthala district.
21-Dec-2025
Police on December 21 arrested a person, identified as Sukha Singh alias Chappu and seized 6 grams of heroin from him in Boot village of Kapurthala district.
21-Dec-2025
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Kutch East police on December 21 arrested alleged sharpshooter Vikas alias Golu Sheoran, linked to the Rohit Godara–Naveen Boxer gang, from Rapar town in Kutch district of Gujarat. A native of Kakroli in Haryana, Sheoran is an active gang member and is accused of involvement in the fatal shooting of Lavjeet inside the Bhiwani court premises in Haryana on September 4.
20-Dec-2025
Sangrur Police on December 20 said seven cases were registered under the NDPS and Excise Acts, with eight accused arrested and 12 grams of heroin and 24 liquor bottles recovered during a special two-day operation in Sangrur district.
20-Dec-2025
Amritsar police on December 20 arrested the prime accused in the Kot Khalsa double firing incident that left three people injured, identified as Chandan Sharma and seized a Turkish-made Zigana 9mm pistol after a brief encounter in Amritsar district. The incident, which occurred about a week ago, had triggered panic in the area.
20-Dec-2025
On December 20, Punjab Police, on day 294 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 132 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 153 drug smugglers and seized 1.5 kg of heroin, 1 kg of opium, 500 grams of Ganja, 5 kg of poppy husk, 1310 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 32000 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
20-Dec-2025
Gharinda police on December 20 recovered 8 kg of heroin, packing material, and a broken drone from fields in the border village of Modhe near Attari in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigations suggest the consignment was sent by Pakistani smugglers for delivery to unidentified Indian counterparts.
20-Dec-2025
Punjab Police on December 20 arrested army deserter linked to a narco-terror module, identified as Rajbir Singh alias Fauji and seized 500 grams of heroin and a hand grenade from him, while he was attempting to flee to Nepal via Raxaul near the Indo-Nepal border in Bihar. His arrest followed the earlier apprehension of his associate Chirag of Fazilka district of Punjab, from whom 407 grams of heroin and a 9mm pistol were recovered. Preliminary investigations revealed that Fauji, who joined the Army in 2011, deserted in February 2025 after being booked under the Official Secrets Act in an espionage case. Both accused were involved in the conspiracy behind the grenade attack on a women’s police station in Sirsa, Haryana, having supplied grenades and funds to Gurjant Singh, who has since been arrested by Haryana Police. Fauji also disclosed that Pakistan-based handlers were facilitating his escape to Europe via Nepal. After securing transit remand, he was brought to Punjab.
19-Dec-2025
On December 19, Punjab Police, on day 293 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 52 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 61 drug smugglers and seized 528 grams of heroin, 2.4 kg of opium, 214 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 3.02 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
19-Dec-2025
The Punjab and Haryana High Court (HC) on December 19 rejected multiple bail pleas filed by accused in the February 23, 2023 Ajnala police station attack case, observing that the incident “shook the conscience of the entire nation” and constituted a direct challenge to the sovereignty and integrity of the state. The HC dismissed at least five bail petitions, citing the gravity of the offence and its wider implications for public order and national security.