KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
16-Dec-2025
The families of the two Punjabi youths who were shot dead in southeast Edmonton, Canada, on December 12 suspect that the killings may have been a case of mistaken identity, as the car in which the victims were travelling did not belong to them. A relative of one of the victims, Ranvir Singh, said that Ranvir had never had any enmity or even a minor altercation with anyone, leading the family to believe that the attackers may have been targeting someone else.
16-Dec-2025
On December 16, Punjab Police, on day 290 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 57 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 76 drug smugglers and seized 2.2 kg of heroin, 10 kg of opium, 36 kg of poppy husk, 1010 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 1520 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
15-Dec-2025
Khalra police, in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), on December 15 seized 576 grams of heroin from an agricultural field in Dall village in Tarn Taran district.
15-Dec-2025
According to reports, Ludhiana Police have uncovered a major extortion racket allegedly run by gangster-turned-terrorist Goldy Brar. The arrest of two Ludhiana-based youths, identified as Jatin and Jaspreet, led to the identification of 12 more accomplices across the state working for Brar. During interrogation, police also learned that several inmates lodged in Punjab jails were part of the racket and were helping Brar recruit local youths. Based on these disclosures, police brought gangster Shubham Grover from Ferozepur jail on a production warrant. Shubham is believed to be a key handler for Goldy Brar, tasked with recruiting youths into the organised gang.
15-Dec-2025
On December 15, Punjab Police, on day 289 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 7 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 11 drug smugglers and seized 4.5 kg of heroin and INR 3.9 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
15-Dec-2025
A 30-year-old kabaddi player and team promoter, identified as Kanwar Digvijay Singh alias Rana Balchauriya, was shot dead by unidentified assailants during a kabaddi tournament in Sector 82, Mohali, in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district on December 15. According to reports, the assailants approached the victim on the pretext of taking a selfie, led him aside near the parking area, and shot him at point-blank range in the head. Soon after the incident, the Gopi Ghanshyampuria gang claimed responsibility for the killing through a social media post. In the post, the gang alleged that Rana Balchauriya was aligned with rival groups and had links with Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Khoti. The gang further claimed that the murder was carried out as retaliation for the killing of singer Sidhu Moosewala and warned kabaddi players against supporting rival factions or interfering in kabaddi-related affairs. The post named Makhan Amritsar and Karan as the shooters.
15-Dec-2025
Punjab Police, in coordination with central agencies, on December 15 arrested two gangster-turned-terrorists linked to the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), identified as Sajan Masih and Manish Bedi, immediately upon their arrival in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, Gaurav Yadav said the duo were key operatives of Pakistan-based, ISI-backed terrorist Harvinder Singh alias Rinda and US-based detained gangster Happy Passia. Both accused, who had earlier shifted their base from Dubai to Armenia and subsequently operated from other countries, have a long criminal history, with multiple cases registered against them for murder, attempt to murder, and offences under the Arms Act, Explosives Act, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) at various police stations in Batala and Amritsar districts of Punjab.
15-Dec-2025
Eleven schools in Jalandhar district on December 15 received bomb threat emails, triggering panic as parents rushed to school premises to pick up their children. According to reports, the emails were sent from a username identified as “Leonila Thompson” and contained references to “Khalistan,” the “Khalistan Referendum,” and slogans such as “Ballot vs Bomb.” School authorities immediately informed the police, who launched search operations. As a precautionary measure, the schools were closed around noon.
15-Dec-2025
Family members of Akash Sharma alias Golu Pandit, who was shot dead by three car-borne assailants in the parking lot of the Abohar court complex in Fazilka district on December 11, blocked the main gate of the civil hospital and raised slogans against the police and the district administration. Golu’s father, Avinash Chander, a priest at the oldest Johari Mandir, alleged that members of the Gaggi gang, who were named in the FIR, were threatening to attack him and his family. He demanded that the police provide security cover to his entire family and issue him an arms license.
15-Dec-2025
Rajasthan Police on December 15 arrested an active member of the Rohit Godara–Mahendra Delana gang, identified as Pradeep Chhimpa alias PC, and seized a country-made pistol from his possession in Bukalsar Phanta area of Churu district, Rajasthan.
14-Dec-2025
The Counter Intelligence (CI) wing of Punjab Police on December 14 arrested four operatives of a drug supply module, identified as Yuvraj Singh, Varinder Singh, Jagroop Singh, and Jugraj Singh seized 4 kg of heroin, a .32-bore pistol with magazine, five live cartridges, and INR 3.90 lakh drug money from their possession, in the Ajnala sector of Amritsar district. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the module was linked to foreign-based handler Lakhwinder Singh alias Baba Lakha and a jailed associate, Daya Singh alias Preet Sekhon.
13-Dec-2025
Chandigarh Police on December 13 arrested another accused in the December 1 murder of Inderpreet Singh alias Parry, identifying him as Sunny Kumar, from near the cremation ground at Bhagat Ghat Colony in Kharar, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district.
13-Dec-2025
On December 13, Punjab Police, on day 287 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 25 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 27 drug smugglers and seized 725 grams of heroin, 500 grams of opium and 75 intoxicant pills from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
12-Dec-2025
On December 12, Punjab Police, on day 286 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 53 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 68 drug smugglers and seized 863 grams of heroin, 352 intoxicant pills and INR 810 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
12-Dec-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), on December 12 arrested a drug smuggler and seized 300 grams of heroin from Bhalla Colony in Amritsar district.
12-Dec-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on December 12 recovered a DJI Mavic 3 drone and 545 grams of heroin from agricultural fields near Hardo Rattan village in Amritsar district.
12-Dec-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on December 12 recovered a DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone and 570 grams of heroin from farmland near Raipur Kalan village in Amritsar district.
12-Dec-2025
Police on December 12 arrested two persons, identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi and Sukhdev Singh alias Mani, and recovered 16 grams of heroin from them in Kapurthala district.
12-Dec-2025
Police on December 12 arrested a woman, identified as Veer Kaur, and seized 60 loose narcotic tablets from her possession on GT Road, Hamira, in Kapurthala district.
12-Dec-2025
Fifteen prominent private schools in Amritsar received a bomb threat via a single email on December 12, prompting authorities, on the Deputy Commissioner’s instructions, to order their immediate closure and evacuate students and staff across Amritsar city.
12-Dec-2025
Another youth from Brahampur village in Raikot in Ludhiana district has emerged as the alleged mastermind behind the three firing incidents at comedian Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Café in Canada. According to Canadian police and central agencies, Sukhwinder Singh alias Seepu of Brahampur, along with two other Punjabi youths—Sharry and Diljot—has been linked to the attacks. Their names surfaced a fortnight after the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Bandhu Maan Singh Sekhon, an operative of the Goldy Dhillon gang, from Jawaddi village on the outskirts of Ludhiana on November 28.
12-Dec-2025
Delhi Chief Minister (CM) Rekha Gupta on December 12 handed over appointment letters to 36 dependants of the 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims in New Delhi. She said the appointments were not merely jobs but a formal recognition of the rights and identity of families who had waited over four decades for justice and dignity.
12-Dec-2025
An aide of foreign-based gangster Prabh Dasuwal, identified as Gurwinder Singh, was injured in a police encounter near the Kot I Sekha link road in Moga district on December 12. Police said they had received specific inputs that a wanted criminal linked to an extortion module was moving in the area. The gang’s network is suspected of issuing extortion threats to local traders.
12-Dec-2025
Police on December 12 arrested two persons, identified as Paramjit Singh and Gurwinder Singh, and seized 505 grams of heroin from Rakh Bhuse in Tarn Taran district.
11-Dec-2025
Ferozepur Police late on December 11 arrested gangster-turned-politician Gurpreet Singh Sekhon under Sections 7/51 of the CrPC as a preventive measure to maintain public order and lodged him at the Kulgarhi police station in Ferozepur district. Sekhon, who was released from jail two years ago, had since claimed to have left criminal activities and entered social work before later entering politics. Two of his family members are currently contesting the Zila Parishad elections as independent candidates, reportedly with the support of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).