KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
28-Jul-2024
Police on July 28 arrested one individual identified as Jeevan Singh alias Kaka and seized 30 banned capsules (pregabalin) from his possession, in Patti Sadiq village in Abohar in Fazilka district.
28-Jul-2024
Sikhs protested after a police officer allegedly called a Sikh commuter a "terrorist" in Palia, Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh (UP), on July 28. The demonstration ended after senior officials promised action against the officer, Vivek Kumar Upadhyay, and a thorough investigation.
27-Jul-2024
Member of Parliament (MP) from Faridkot, Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa, stated on July 27 at the Gurudwara Reru Sahib in Sahnewal, Ludhiana district, that he is set to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah on July 28 to demand the release of radical Khalistani preacher and jailed MP, Amritpal Singh.
27-Jul-2024
According to sources in intelligence agencies, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is allegedly collaborating with the Khalistani terror organization Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) to disrupt the Amarnath Yatra. The plot reportedly includes targeting pilgrims using Punjab's gangster networks and radical groups. Additionally, there are concerns about potential attacks on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and Hindu figures in Punjab and Delhi.
27-Jul-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) troops on July 27 arrested a Pakistani intruder identified as Nasrullah and seized a wallet, pen drive, identity card, mobile phone, and some Pakistani currency from his possession near Ratankhurd village in Ajnala, Amritsar district. After initial questioning, he was handed over to the police for further investigation.
27-Jul-2024
Batala police on July 27 arrested gangster Malkit Singh after a car chase and shootout near Kahnuwan Road in Batala, Gurdaspur district. Singh, who was involved in a shooting incident at a jeweller's shop on July 26, was spotted by a patrol party and subsequently arrested.
27-Jul-2024
In a joint operation on July 27, the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police arrested two unidentified individuals and seized a packet containing 540 grams of heroin along with one pistol, a magazine and five bullets from their possession, in Agwan village in Gurdaspur district.
26-Jul-2024
Police on July 26 arrested two accomplices of a drug peddler, identified as Pawan Kumar and Dilpreet Singh, and seized INR 12 lakh in drug money from their possession in Amritsar, Amritsar district. Earlier, on July 23, the police had arrested Sukhdev Singh, alias Manga, and seized 567 grams of heroin from his possession.
26-Jul-2024
Bathinda police launched ‘Mission Nigraani,’ an initiative aimed at engaging village chowkidars with local police stations in about 70 drug-affected villages in Bathinda district. This initiative aims to revive the traditional role of chowkidars in intelligence gathering and community policing, providing them with uniforms and tools to aid their participation.
25-Jul-2024
Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Randhir Jaiswal, while addressing the media in New Delhi on July 25, criticized Canada's response to threats against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, highlighting a perceived double standard in handling threats from pro-Khalistan elements against Indian leaders. Jaiswal called for equivalent action against threats targeting Indian diplomats and institutions, condemning the recent vandalism of a temple in Edmonton, Canada, and urging Canadian authorities to address the rising incidents of extremism and violence to uphold the rule of law and respect for pluralism.
25-Jul-2024
The Congress party distanced itself from remarks made by Member of Parliament (MP) Charanjit Singh Channi on July 25 regarding radical Khalistani preacher and jailed MP Amritpal Singh, where he criticized Amritpal’s arrest under the National Security Act (NSA) as an ‘undeclared emergency’ by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government during a Lok Sabha session in New Delhi. Congress labelled Charanjit’s views as his personal views and not representative of the party's stance.
25-Jul-2024
In Punjab, a civilian movement against drugs has gained momentum, with 2,439 villages passing resolutions to fight the drug menace. This initiative, supported by the Punjab Police, follows a spate of drug-related deaths in the state. Banners and community meetings are being organized in villages to discourage drug use and report suspects to authorities. The state's Health Minister, Dr. Balbir Singh, noted that around 10 lakh people in Punjab are addicted, with a significant number using heroin.
25-Jul-2024
A court on July 25 granted bail to Harpreet Singh Happy, the brother of radical Khalitani preacher and jailed Member of Parliament (MP) Amritpal Singh in Phillaur in Jalandhar district.
25-Jul-2024
An anti-narcotics cell team of the police on July 25 recovered 220 kg of poppy husk from a canter in Abohar, Fazilka district. The police revealed that the canter had entered Abohar from Sadulshahar in Rajasthan.
25-Jul-2024
The Police on July 25 arrested four individuals, identified as Dimple Kumar, Sukhbir Singh, Gurbalraj Singh alias Fauji, and Arshdeep alias Arsh Singh, and seized 525 grams of heroin from their possession in Panjawa Mandal village in Abohar in Fazilka district.
25-Jul-2024
The Mohali Police on July 25 arrested three members of an armed robbery gang, identified as Jaspreet Singh alias Jassi, Gurpreet Singh and Balkaran Singh, and seized one pistol, two cartridges, five mobile phones, two motorcycles along with other stolen items, from their possession, in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district.
25-Jul-2024
Police on July 25 arrested an active member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, identified as Dinesh Singh Rawat, in Gopalganj in Gopalganj district in Bihar. This follows the July 21 arrest of two other gang members, Shantanu Shivam and Kamal Rawat, at the Bihar-Uttar Pradesh (UP) border, where authorities seized Austrian pistols. Rawat, identified during their interrogation, was arrested with the assistance of Rajasthan police and admitted his gang affiliation.
25-Jul-2024
Member of Parliament (MP) Charanjit Singh Channi on July 25 caused controversy by expressing support for radical Khalistani preacher and MP Amritpal Singh, currently imprisoned under the National Security Act (NSA), during a Lok Sabha speech in New Delhi. This remark stirred significant political tension. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Union Minister Giriraj Singh criticized Channi's remarks, calling it an attack on India's integrity and questioning Congress's stance on Khalistan sympathizers. Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann and BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla demanded the Congress clarify its position on Amritpal Singh. The Congress distanced itself from Channi's views, clarifying they do not reflect the party's stance.
24-Jul-2024
Actor Manjot Singh, known for his comedic roles in films like Fukrey and Dream Girl, expressed his desire to break stereotypes about Sikh actors in the industry. Highlighting the success of Diljit Dosanjh, Singh emphasized that Sikhs should not be typecast into light-hearted roles and can portray serious characters as well. He shared his personal journey of challenging the industry's perceptions and his satisfaction with the positive reception of his recent authoritative role in Wild Wild Punjab.
24-Jul-2024
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on July 24 submitted a written explanation to Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh, addressing allegations made by rebel SAD leaders, in person at the Akal Takht in Amritsar, Punjab. The rebel SAD leaders had accused Badal of various failures during his tenure as Deputy Chief Minister, including mishandling the 2007 blasphemy case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the Bargari sacrilege case, and police firings in Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan. The Akal Takht had summoned Badal for clarification, asserting that he did not represent Panthic sentiments.
24-Jul-2024
Punjab Police and Army personnel conducted a search operation in Pathankot district on July 24 after a woman reported seeing seven suspicious men in Fangtoli village. A sketch of one suspect was released, and authorities maintained a high alert.
24-Jul-2024
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit announced cash prizes for drug-free villages on July 24 in Amritsar, while emphasizing the need for strict action against drug smugglers and peddlers following his visit to the state's border districts. Purohit also addressed the issue of drug and weapon smuggling from Pakistan, urging public vigilance and cooperation. He highlighted the importance of securing border districts, including Pathankot, Gurdaspur, and Amritsar, and praised the coordination between security agencies in combating the drug menace.
24-Jul-2024
A team from the Wahabwala police station on July 24 arrested a drug peddler identified as Navneet Garg and seized 20 kg of poppy husk from his possession in Abohar, Fazilka district. The police revealed that the poppy husk was smuggled from Sadulshehar in Sriganganagar district, Rajasthan.
24-Jul-2024
The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA-1) of the Police on July 24 arrested three drug peddlers, identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, Kuljinder Singh and Jodhbir Singh alias Jodha, and seized 500 grams of heroin and .32 bore pistol from their possession, in Amritsar in Amritsar district.
24-Jul-2024
Gate Hakima police on July 24 arrested a drug peddler, identified as Abhishek Kumar and seized 508 grams of heroin from his possession in Amritsar in Amritsar district.