KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
06-Jun-2025
Harjit Singh, uncle of jailed radical Khalistani preacher and Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament (MP) Amritpal Singh, was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bathinda on June 6 after his health deteriorated during a hunger strike in Bathinda jail.
06-Jun-2025
Police on June 6 arrested two individuals—Angrej Singh and his father, Joginder Singh alias Lalu—in connection with the killing of Ashu Monga, in Ferozepur district, Punjab. The First Information Report (FIR) names several accused, including noted gangster Ashish Chopra, Amrik Singh alias Amrika, Gurdit Singh, Angrej Singh, Joginder Singh alias Lalu, Shivam Sehgal alias Sanga, and Yuvraj alias Yuvi, along with four to five unidentified persons. Police stated that the suspects are members of a gang, and the incident stemmed from internal strife. According to initial investigations, Ashu had come to attack Yuvraj, Amrik Singh, and Shivam Sehgal, but during the shootout, he was accidentally hit and died on the spot.
06-Jun-2025
According to sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the G7 Summit outreach sessions in Kananaskis, Canada, where he plans to raise India’s concerns over pending extradition requests for 26 individuals accused of terrorism and organised crime, many of whom are linked to Khalistani separatist groups based in Canada.
06-Jun-2025
On June 6, Punjab Police, on day 97 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign registered 96 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 134 drug smugglers and recovered 1.08 kg of heroin and INR 4.97 lakhs drug money from their possession across Punjab.
06-Jun-2025
Police on June 6 arrested two individuals, identified as Angrej Singh and his father Joginder Singh alias Lalu for the fatal shooting of Ashu Monga, in Ferozepur in Ferozepur district. Police revealed that Ashu Monga was allegedly part of a gang-related conflict, with police stating he had gone to attack rivals when he was shot dead during the encounter.
06-Jun-2025
The Counter-Intelligence (CI) unit of Amritsar rural police on June 6 arrested two individuals, identified as Sukhchain Singh and Jugraj Singh, and seized three 9 mm Glock pistols, four PX5 pistols and one .30 bore pistol, along with a motorcycle from their possession, near Khasa village in Amritsar district. Police stated the duo had received the weapons via drone from Pakistan-based smuggler Noor, and were transporting the consignment for supply to gangsters across Punjab.
06-Jun-2025
The Gharinda police on June 6 arrested one individual, identified as Dheeraj Sharma and seized two Glock pistols and three other weapons along with a car from his possession, near Gharinda village in Amritsar district.
06-Jun-2025
On June 6, the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar, pro-Khalistan slogans, including 'Khalistan Zindabad,' were raised at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Former Akal Takht Jathedar Jasbir Singh Rode, addressing the gathering, questioned the 1984 army action and stated that pro-Khalistan slogans like 'Khalistan Zindabad' have historically been raised at such events, both in India and abroad.
06-Jun-2025
On June 6, marking the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar—observed as Ghallughara Diwas—Akal Takht officiating Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj refrained from delivering the customary address amid mounting pressure from Sikh religious groups, particularly Damdami Taksal, in Amritsar. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami took on the responsibility of honouring the victims of 1984. Although he did not speak, Giani Gargaj performed the ardas, praying for unity, the release of Sikh prisoners, and the protection of Sikh identity.
06-Jun-2025
On June 6, Amritsar observed a complete shutdown following a bandh call by Dal Khalsa and other Sikh organisations to mark the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar. The bandh remained peaceful, with no incidents reported. All major markets, commercial hubs, and grain mandis were closed, while city roads remained deserted with minimal vehicular movement. Over 6,000 Punjab Police personnel, along with Punjab Armed Police and forces from neighbouring districts, were deployed to maintain law and order.
05-Jun-2025
On June 5, Border Security Force (BSF) troops recovered one packet of heroin weighing 531 grams from fields near Balve Dariya village in Ajnala in Amritsar district.
05-Jun-2025
On June 5, Border Security Force (BSF) troops recovered one drone in damaged condition from a farming field near Rattankhurd village in Amritsar district. The drone was a DJI Mavic 3 Classic model.
05-Jun-2025
On June 5, Damdami Taksal head Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma—until recently an ally of the Sukhbir Singh Badal-led Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)—renewed his warning against Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, insisting that he not be allowed to speak during the Operation Bluestar anniversary events in Amritsar, Punjab. Dhumma’s objection, based on claims that Gargaj’s appointment violated maryada and lacked consensus, has further deepened existing fractures within the Sikh community. With Nihang groups backing the Taksal and the SGPC unable to mediate a resolution, tensions remain high. A confrontation would be tragically ironic—division and disorder on a day meant for collective mourning and reflection.
05-Jun-2025
Dal Khalsa on June 5 organized a march in Amritsar, Punjab, to mark the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar, proceeding from Burj Akali Phoola Singh to the Golden Temple. Activists from the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) (SAD-A), led by Simranjit Singh Mann, and Bhai Daljit Singh of the Panth Sewak Jatha also participated in the march.
05-Jun-2025
On June 5, Punjab Police, on day 96 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 108 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 154 drug smugglers and recovered 1.6 kg of heroin and INR 10.03 lakhs of drug money from their possession across Punjab.
05-Jun-2025
Punjab Police on June 5 busted two narco-trafficking cartels and arrested six operatives, identified as Vishal Singh, Didar Singh alias Kali, Sevenbir Singh, Harjit Singh alias Jita, Jaj Singh and Jasbir Kaur, and seized 4 kg of heroin along with a Toyota Innova car from their possession, in the Chheharta area near Amritsar in Amristar district.
05-Jun-2025
On June 5, a youth identified as Ashu Monga was killed in a shootout between two rival gang factions in Ferozepur, Punjab. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. at a tattoo shop, where two armed assailants shot Monga dead, reportedly due to gang rivalry. The attackers, who arrived on a motorcycle and an SUV, forcibly removed the shopkeeper before opening fire. The entire incident was captured on CCTV. Police are investigating the motive behind the attack.
05-Jun-2025
Gangster Harpreet Singh alias Happy was injured in a clash at the New District Jail in Nabha, Patiala district on June 5. He sustained injuries to his nose and chest after being assaulted with sharpened spoon edges by fellow inmates identified as Arshdeep Singh alias Bittu, Shamsher Singh alias Shera, and Chamkaur Singh alias Beant. The altercation, which occurred in the high-security zone, reportedly broke out over a dispute about changing a TV channel.
05-Jun-2025
Valtoha Police on June 5 busted a three-member cross-border weapons smuggling module, arresting two members identified as Surajpal Singh and Arshdeep Singh and seizing four 9mm Glock 26 pistols, two .30-bore PX5 pistols, live cartridges, and a motorcycle from their possession, near Valtoha village in Tarn Taran district. Investigations revealed that Surajpal was in direct contact with Pakistan-based handlers Rana and Sikander, who used drones to deliver the weapons.
05-Jun-2025
Police teams on June 5 conducted flag marches across various parts of Amritsar city in Amritsar district ahead of the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar. The security operations included searches at the inter-state bus terminus, while all entry and exit points were sealed with round-the-clock checkpoints (nakas) to maintain law and order and prevent any disturbances during the June 6 anniversary.
05-Jun-2025
A national kabaddi player Sonu Nolta was shot dead outside Cosmo Mall in Panchkula district in Haryana on June 5. Assailants in a Maruti Swift fired over 15 rounds at his vehicle, killing Nolta on the spot and critically injuring his friend. Police suspect the involvement of the Bishnoi gang, with two individuals—Piyush Pinjori and Ankuna—claiming responsibility via social media. A manhunt is currently underway to trace the accused.
04-Jun-2025
Police on June 4 arrested a woman, identified as Pritpal Kaurand seized four live cartridges from her possession, from Bathinda airport in Bathinda in Bathinda district.
04-Jun-2025
On June 4, Punjab Police, on day 95 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign registered 99 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 138 drug smugglers and recovered 4.3 kg of heroin, 6133 intoxicant pills and INR 1.42 lakhs drug money from their possession, across Punjab.
04-Jun-2025
Officials confirmed on June 4 that Punjab Police arrested 10 individuals during a month-long crackdown on an alleged espionage network linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Those arrested include Gagandeep Singh (Tarn Taran), Jasbir Singh alias Jaan Mahal (Rupnagar), Guzala and Yameen Mohammad (Malerkotla), Neeraj Kumar (Pathankot), Rakib (Bathinda), Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh (Gurdaspur), along with two unidentified suspects. Intelligence inputs also aided the arrest of six additional suspects in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Sources revealed that the operation, based on extensive human and technical surveillance, uncovered connections between several accused and YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was previously arrested in Haryana. Senior officials emphasized that real-time intelligence sharing between Punjab Police, central intelligence agencies, and other state police forces was crucial in exposing the ISI-backed network threatening national security.
04-Jun-2025
Police on June 4 arrested a Rupnagar-based YouTuber, identified as Jasbir Singh alias Jaan Mahal, in Mahlan village of Rupnagar tehsil, Rupnagar district. Jasbir Singh, who runs the YouTube channel ‘Jaan Mahal’, was arrested for his links with Pakistani intelligence operatives and his involvement in a broader espionage network. Investigations revealed that he had travelled to Pakistan multiple times and had attempted to destroy evidence following the arrest of fellow YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra.