KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
14-Apr-2025
The Nakodar Sadar police on April 14 booked a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), identified as Lovpreet Singh, on charges of firing, endangering life, and criminal conspiracy in Nakodar, Jalandhar district. Currently settled in Canada, Lovpreet allegedly hired gangsters to open fire at the residence of Amarjit Singh in Kullar village, Nakodar tehsil, causing bullet damage to the main gate and a parked vehicle.
14-Apr-2025
According to police sources, stringent security measures have been implemented across rural areas of Jalandhar district as several Dalit organisations and political parties plan protest marches and rallies on April 14 to commemorate the 134th birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. The security has been intensified in response to threats issued by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
13-Apr-2025
Punjab Police on April 13 averted a major terror attack in the border state by busting a terror module being operated by Germany-based Gurpreet Singh alias Goldy Dhillon, and arrested two key operatives identified as Jagga Singh and Manjinder Singh and seized 2.8 kg of improvised explosive device (IED), containing 1.6 kg RDX, along with a remote control and a Hyundai Venue car from their possession, in Sirhind in Fatehgarh Sahib district. Police stated that the module was part of a larger plan backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to destabilise Punjab.
13-Apr-2025
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath, on April 13, extended greetings on Khalsa Panth Foundation Day and Baisakhi while addressing a programme at Gurudwara Yahiyaganj in Lucknow. He paid homage to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, hailing his unmatched legacy and the founding of the Khalsa Panth in 1699 as a historic stand for dharma and national protection.
13-Apr-2025
The Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) (SAD-A) former Member of Parliament (MP) Simranjit Singh Mann on April 13 led the “Miri Piri” conference and raised concerns over long-standing grievances of the Sikh community, including the unresolved cases of sacrilege, denial of Punjabi-speaking areas to Punjab, and the non-release of Sikh political prisoners, in Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda district.
13-Apr-2025
Akal Takht's officiating Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj on April 13 in Amritsar urged Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Bains to refrain from interfering in Sikh internal affairs and instead support efforts to address the community’s longstanding issues. His statement came in response to Bains raising the issue of the removal of three jathedars by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) in the Punjab Assembly.
13-Apr-2025
According to Punjab Police, the grenade attack outside BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia’s residence has uncovered a nexus between the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and the banned Khalistani terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). The primary conspirators have been identified as gangster Zeeshan Akhtar and Pakistani national Shahzad Bhatti. Intelligence sources indicate that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is facilitating cooperation between terror outfits and organised crime networks. Punjab Police solved the case within 12 hours and have initiated a state-wide Night Domination Operation to bolster security ahead of Baisakhi.
13-Apr-2025
On April 13, Punjab Police, on day 44 of the “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, arrested 61 drug smugglers and recovered 1.3 kg of heroin and drug money amounting to INR 91.3 lakh from their possession across Punjab.
13-Apr-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with Punjab Police on April 13, recovered a packet of heroin weighing 554 grams from fields near Wan village in Patti, Tarn Taran district.
13-Apr-2025
Police on April 13 arrested three individuals—Kuljit Singh alias Babbu, Harjinder Singh alias Sabi, and Amandeep Singh alias Raja—and seized 20 grams of heroin, 124 intoxicating tablets, an Activa scooter, a motorcycle, and an electronic weighing machine from their possession in Mehatpur village, Nakodar, Jalandhar district.
13-Apr-2025
Punjab’s Leader of Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa, was booked by the Mohali Cybercrime Police in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district on April 13 under Sections 197(1)(D) and 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for allegedly spreading misinformation about the smuggling of 50 bombs into Punjab, potentially compromising national security. Bajwa’s claims prompted swift action from intelligence agencies, after which he reportedly went incommunicado.
13-Apr-2025
The Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) on April 13 projected jailed Khalistani radical and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the 2027 Assembly elections during a Baisakhi conference in Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda district. Faridkot MP Sarabjit Singh Khalsa urged party workers to propagate Amritpal’s ideology and work towards his elevation as CM. Amritpal’s father, Tarsem Singh, also addressed the gathering, advocating greater autonomy for Punjab to effectively address regional issues.
12-Apr-2025
Sukhbir Singh Badal was re-elected as president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on April 12 in Amritsar, marking his return to the party’s leadership after a brief resignation. His comeback comes amid ongoing political turbulence and follows his recent declaration as 'tankhaiya' by the Akal Takht for religious misconduct during the SAD’s 2007–2017 tenure.
12-Apr-2025
Police on April 12 arrested the prime accused in Jalandhar grenade blast incident that targeted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manoranjan Kalia's residence, identified as Saidul Ameen, in Delhi. The attack is believed to be part of a plot orchestrated by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, aimed at inciting communal unrest in Punjab.
12-Apr-2025
On April 12, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) secured five-day police custody of Hira Singh, arrested with 18 kg of heroin in Amritsar district. Investigations revealed Hira’s links to a Pakistan-based smuggler, Billa, who allegedly used a hexacopter drone for cross-border drug drops. A manhunt is underway for Hira’s absconding accomplice, Kulwinder Singh.
12-Apr-2025
Police on April 12 arrested two drug and weapon smugglers, identified as Palwinder Singh alias Pala and Baljinder Singh alias Balraj and seized one 30-bore calibre pistol from their possession in Ghonewal village in Ajnala in Amritsar district. During interrogation, Palwinder Singh confessed to hiding a heroin consignment at Kassowal village, and was injured when he fired at the police while attempting to escape.
12-Apr-2025
The Dabwali region in Sirsa, Haryana, has been placed on high alert following a grenade attack threat from the Khalistani terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). In response, security has been significantly heightened in border areas adjoining Punjab and Rajasthan. Police posts are now under 24/7 surveillance, with additional forces equipped with advanced weaponry deployed across the region. Intelligence agencies have been put on high alert, and the public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.
12-Apr-2025
Ludhiana police initiated "Operation Satark" on April 12 in response to threats from Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who sought to disrupt Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations in the district. The operation aims to ensure public safety and prevent any untoward incidents.
12-Apr-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on April 12 arrested two unidentified smugglers and seized INR 1,00,260 along with two mobile phones and one motorcycle from their possession, near Bhaini Rajputana village in Amritsar district.
11-Apr-2025
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav, on April 11, conducted a night domination operation with senior district officials in Jalandhar district following the grenade attack at former BJP minister Manoranjan Kalia’s residence. The DGP inspected vulnerable locations and reviewed preparedness at police stations to ensure enhanced security and vigilance across the district.
11-Apr-2025
According to sources, following the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, India is intensifying efforts to bring back seven high-profile fugitives, including gangsters and economic offenders: Satinderjit Singh alias Goldy Brar, Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dala, Anmol Bishnoi, Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi, and Sanjay Bhandari. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has made 178 extradition requests since 2019, of which 23 have been successful. India is leveraging its global diplomatic network to ensure these individuals face justice.
11-Apr-2025
According to a police source, the key accused in the grenade attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manoranjan Kalia’s residence used a stolen mobile phone and spent nearly two hours at Jalandhar City railway station after the April 8 incident. CCTV footage captured his face, aiding identification, although his full identity remains unknown. The phone was registered to a man from Budaun district in Uttar Pradesh (UP), who had filed a First Information Report (FIR) after it was stolen. The accused also made a Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction of INR 3,500, which led to the arrest of an e-rickshaw driver and his cousin who helped withdraw the cash.
11-Apr-2025
The Ajnala Subdivisional Court on April 11 remanded Papalpreet Singh, a close aide of radical Khalistani preacher and jailed Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament (MP) Amritpal Singh, to four days of police custody in Ajnala, Amritsar district. He was arrested by Amritsar Rural Police following his release from Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam, where he had been detained under the National Security Act (NSA) for two years. Papalpreet is accused of being a key perpetrator in the February 2023 Ajnala police station attack.
11-Apr-2025
Family members of Papalpreet Singh, a close aide of radical Khalistani preacher and jailed Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament (MP) Amritpal Singh, have recently defended him, claiming he was focused solely on combating drug abuse in Punjab and did not promote violence. His mother described him as a devout follower of Sikh teachings, while his uncle criticised the application of the National Security Act (NSA), calling it a reflection of a one-sided narrative.
11-Apr-2025
According to sources, fractures have begun to emerge within the once tightly-knit inner circle of radical Khalistani preacher and jailed Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament (MP) Amritpal Singh, as his close aides are gradually being transferred from Dibrugarh Jail in Assam to Punjab. On April 11, Papalpreet Singh—Amritpal’s closest confidant—was remanded to four-day police custody by the Ajnala Court in connection with the 2023 Ajnala police station attack. With his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) set to expire on April 22, Amritpal remains the sole detainee in Dibrugarh.