KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
14-Oct-2024
On October 14, India withdrew six diplomats, including High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma, from Canada, citing concerns over the safety of its diplomats. This move followed Canada’s earlier expulsion of six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, linking them to the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and accusing India of targeting dissidents.
14-Oct-2024
The Indian government on October 14 ordered the expulsion of six Canadian diplomats, including Acting High Commissioner Stewart Ross Wheeler, giving them until October 19 to leave the country. This move came hours after India withdrew six diplomats, including High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma, from Canada, citing concerns over the safety of its diplomats, following Canada’s expulsion of six Indian diplomats. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) had claimed that Indian diplomats were linked to organized crime and violent acts targeting the South Asian community, further escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
14-Oct-2024
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on October 14 issued a statement accusing the Canadian High Commission of advancing the political agenda of the Trudeau government and asserting India’s right to take necessary actions in response to Canada’s accusations linking Indian diplomats to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The MEA also defended Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma, calling Canada’s allegations 'ludicrous,' and criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his long-standing hostility towards India, referencing incidents from his 2018 visit. Additionally, the MEA condemned Canada’s failure to act on extradition requests for known terrorists, highlighting a concerning approach to national security.
14-Oct-2024
According to sources, incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is serving time for multiple crimes, has orchestrated several high-profile killings, including that of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, while attempting to extend his gang's influence into Bollywood, mirroring Dawood Ibrahim's operations. With a network of over 700 members, Bishnoi continues to control a violent criminal enterprise from behind bars.
14-Oct-2024
According to official sources, incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who has been implicated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in multiple high-profile cases, including his connections to the banned terror group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and arms smuggling from Pakistan, continues to run an extensive syndicate through henchmen and sharpshooters across several states in North and Western India. The NIA has linked him to various criminal activities, including extortion and a recent RPG attack in Mohali, while also seizing properties associated with his gang under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
14-Oct-2024
According to official sources, incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his gang, which claimed responsibility for the murder of former Minister Ziauddin Abdul Rahim alias Baba Siddique, and operates in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, are expanding their reach into Maharashtra, using social media to recruit new members. Lawrence Bishnoi's brother, Anmol Bishnoi, oversees the gang's activities from the United States (US) and Canada.
13-Oct-2024
According to sources, India has firmly conveyed to Canada that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cannot make unsubstantiated allegations against the Modi government regarding the murder of Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar without evidence. India criticized Trudeau for issuing political directives to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), as discrepancies remain between Trudeau's allegations and the RCMP's ongoing investigation.
13-Oct-2024
Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on October 13 summoned Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Virsa Singh Valtoha for alleging on social media that the Sikh clergy was under pressure from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to decide against SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal. Valtoha has been asked to appear before the Akal Takht in Amritsar on October 15 with evidence to support his claims.
13-Oct-2024
Amid ongoing controversy over an inappropriate video that surfaced in 2023, a couple has appealed to the Akal Takht for protection after facing objections from Nihang groups. The couple was criticized for posting 'indecent' videos on social media, which the Nihang groups argued violated Sikh principles.
13-Oct-2024
According to Mumbai Police sources, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has reportedly claimed responsibility for the killing of former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique. On October 13, police arrested two suspects, Gurmail Baljit Singh from Haryana and another individual from Uttar Pradesh (UP), and seized two pistols and 28 live cartridges from their possession, while a third suspect remains at large. Police have formed 15 teams to track down any logistical support for the shooters. Siddique was shot dead on the night of October 12.
13-Oct-2024
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) highlighting the gang's operations as similar to those of Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company. The NIA's chargesheet, which includes 16 gangsters, reveals that the Bishnoi gang has expanded to over 700 shooters, with significant ties to Punjab. Initially involved in petty crimes, the gang has now formed alliances across North India, including Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan, and is recruiting young people by enticing them with promises of relocation abroad. Notably, Khalistani terrorist Harvinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda is reportedly using Bishnoi's shooters for targeted killings in Punjab.
13-Oct-2024
Ludhiana police intercepted a drug-smuggling operation orchestrated by a woman from Odisha, identified as Phulsi Devi, who exploited a newly launched shipping company to transport concealed cannabis across Himachal Pradesh (HP), Haryana, and Punjab and seized 7.95 kilograms of cannabis from a parcel destined for Ludhiana in Ludhiana district. A case has been filed under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act against Phulsi, the owner of St Meirj Logistics, and her associate Raj Kumar. The operation came to light after the shipping company alerted police about Phulsi’s suspicious activities, linked to previous illegal drug shipments in Odisha.
13-Oct-2024
Chandigarh Police on October 13 arrested a drug smuggler, identified as Deepak alias Deep and seized 44.73 grams of heroin from his possession, in Chandigarh.
13-Oct-2024
Police on October 13 busted an illegal arms and drug trafficking operation, with the arrest of two notorious criminals, identified as Sagar Urdana alias Teji and Manpreet Singh alias Mani, and seized 100 grams of heroin along with three .32-bore pistols, two .30-bore pistols, and 26 live cartridges from their possession, near Kunde village in Ferozepur district.
13-Oct-2024
Border Security Force (BSF) troops, in a joint operation with Punjab Police on October 13, successfully recovered a China-made drone from fields near Wan village in Tarn Taran district. The recovered drone was a DJI Mavic 3 Classic model.
12-Oct-2024
Police on October 12 intercepted two suspicious vehicles and recovered 10.40 kg of heroin, INR 1,000 in cash, a car, and photocopies of an Aadhar card and voter ID belonging to a person identified as Sukhraj Singh, near Sukhewala village in Amritsar district. The accused, Sukhraj Singh, and his accomplice managed to flee, and efforts are underway to apprehend them.
12-Oct-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 12 intercepted a Pakistani drone and recovered 498 grams of heroin and an empty pistol magazine near Raja Rai village in Ferozepur district. The recovered drone was a China made DJI Mavic 3 Classic model.
12-Oct-2024
Police on October 12 arrested four individuals, identified as Jagseer Singh, Manpreet Singh alias Manna, Jashandeep Singh, and Manpreet Singh alias Rohit, and seized three country-made pistols, eight cartridges, and a kirpan from their possession in Sangrur district.
12-Oct-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 12 recovered a drone in broken condition from fields near in Mullakot village in Ajnala in Amritsar district. The recovered drone was China-made DJI Mavic 3 Classic model.
12-Oct-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 12 recovered 480 grams of heroin with a drone from fields near Daoke village in Amritsar district. The recovered drone was China-made DJI Mavic 3 Classic model.
12-Oct-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 12 recovered a drone in broken condition from fields near in Rajatal village in Amritsar district. The recovered drone was China-made DJI Mavic 3 Classic model.
11-Oct-2024
On October 11, the police booked an inmate named Danish, who returned to jail from the hospital, after recovering 10.30 grams of ganja and 9.30 grams of drug powder from his possession in Chandigarh.
11-Oct-2024
The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in a joint operation with Mohali police on October 11 busted a module being operated by foreign-based handlers identified as Pavitar (United States) and Manjinder (France) by arresting key operative Navjot Singh alias Jota along with weapon suppliers identified as Mohammad Asif, Bhanu Sisodia and Anil Kumar, and seized two pistols, including one sophisticated automatic .32 calibre pistol, along with eight live cartridges was recovered from their possession, at a naka (checkpoint) near Focal point in Dera Bassi in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district. Preliminary investigations revealed Navjot was tasked with eliminating a rival gangster and a travel agent.
11-Oct-2024
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 11 filed a chargesheet against Pakistan-based Wadhawa Singh alias Babbar, the chief of the Khalistani terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), and five other terrorists: Mandeep Kumar alias Mangli, Surinder Kumar alias Rika, Gurpreet Ram alias Gora, Harjit Singh alias Laddi, and Kulbeer Singh alias Sidhu, in connection with the murder of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Vikas Bagga. The investigation uncovered a transnational conspiracy led by BKI, involving operatives in Pakistan, Germany, and India.
11-Oct-2024
A special court on October 11 sentenced two drug smugglers identified as Rasal Singh and Jodhbir Singh to 12 years’ rigorous imprisonment and fined them INR 1 lakh each for smuggling 1.98 kg of heroin, in Tarn Taran district. The sentence relates to a case registered by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in 2016.